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Fmr. elections official says mail-in voting 'gets better every year' despite Trump’s claims
NBC News· 2025-08-20 22:00
Election Security and Integrity - The report addresses President Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud and inaccurate voting machines, which election experts and officials refute, emphasizing the security of mail-in voting [2][3][7] - The report highlights the multiple layers of security in mail-in voting, including barcode assignments, signature verification, and bipartisan handling subject to audits and litigation [7][8] - The report mentions that defamation suits have been successfully filed against news outlets like Fox and Newsmax regarding false claims about tabulation companies [6] Constitutional and Legal Aspects - The report emphasizes that the Constitution grants states the power to control elections, not the president, and only Congress can alter such regulations [4][10] - The report notes that President Trump's executive order on election administration is currently being litigated [11] - The report suggests that any attempt by President Trump to pass an executive order related to voting would face immediate legal challenges [14] Political Implications - The report suggests that President Trump's continued undermining of confidence in the election system could lead to a significant portion of the population believing the election was stolen [15][16] - The report indicates that disagreeing with Donald Trump on election issues is currently politically unfavorable for Republicans [17] - The report expresses concern that the narrative against mail-in voting could be used to challenge the seating of US House members from states with all-mail-in voting [15]
'Recipe for chaos': Rep. Jamie Raskin slams Trump's D.C. military takeover
MSNBC· 2025-08-19 02:22
This is how the authoritarians operate. They declare an emergency and then they think that the rule of law doesn't govern anymore. The constitution is irrelevant. Well, our constitution doesn't work like that. We've got the fourth amendment for regular times and for emergency times. We've got the fifth amendment for regular and emergency times. We got the first amendment, the second amendment, the sixth amendment. >> Who's going to force them to follow them? Congressman, you know, we have the amendments are ...
Marc Elias torches Trump for taking ‘election advice from a dictator'
MSNBC· 2025-08-19 02:17
Election Integrity Concerns - The report highlights concerns that Donald Trump is seeking to influence state election processes, potentially undermining the will of voters [4][14] - It suggests Trump aims to dictate how states count and certify election results, drawing parallels to elections lacking fairness [14] - The analysis points out that Trump's statements about federal authority over state elections are historically inaccurate [14] Political Strategies and Reactions - The report indicates a call for red states to pass laws that could disenfranchise specific voter groups [7] - It mentions efforts by Texas Democrats to counter election-related legislation [10] - Democratic governors are urged to take action in their states to safeguard fair elections [12] Constitutional and Legal Aspects - The report references Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution, which outlines state and congressional authority over election regulations [6] - It raises the question of whether Trump's actions could lead to legislative efforts to alter election processes [7] Voter Sentiment and Redistricting - The report notes that a significant percentage (64%) of California voters prefer keeping the independent redistricting commission [16] - It discusses the tension between voter preferences, Democratic strategies, and Trump's claims of federal authority [17] Outlook and Hope - The report expresses a version of hope rooted in doing everything possible, even if the outcome is uncertain [20] - It emphasizes the need to fight every day with every available tool to preserve hope for fair elections [22]
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The Economist· 2025-08-03 05:00
The preamble to India’s constitution carries echoes of America’s Declaration of Independence, which the framers admired. But where the first amendment of the latter enshrines an inalienable right to free speech, India’s severely curtails it https://t.co/UxkC4Jj4Ra ...
Biden says Trump is trying to 'dismantle the Constitution'
NBC News· 2025-08-01 10:07
Government & Law - The speaker expresses pride in appointing independent, fair, and impartial judges who respect the rule of law and uphold the Constitution [1] - The speaker criticizes the executive branch for allegedly dismantling the Constitution [1] - The speaker suggests that Congress is passively observing these actions [1]
'The First Amendment demands it': Capehart reflects on his decision to leave The Washington Post
MSNBC· 2025-08-01 03:39
Career Transition & Editorial Focus - The individual transitioned from a corporate public relations firm to the Washington Post as an editorial writer [1] - The Washington Post's editorial section shifted its focus to personal liberties and free markets [4] - A new editor emphasized communicating with optimism about the country and the future [5] Concerns & Principles - The individual questioned how to communicate optimism when American democracy is perceived to be in peril [5] - The individual believed in holding America accountable to its founding principles [5] - The individual asserted the right to rail against affronts to democracy and the rule of law, citing the Constitution and the First Amendment [7] Departure & Reflection - The individual resigned from the Washington Post due to concerns about the editorial direction [4] - The individual reflected on their 18 years, 5 months, and 16 days at the Washington Post [2] - The individual thanked colleagues for their work [8]
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Elon Musk· 2025-07-30 16:24
RT DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican)@JDVance Note: California's own state Constitution mandates that its redistricting be done by a bipartisan panel.So, yes, it's fair to complain about California's gerrymandering, because they are implicitly violating their own Constitution. ...
Sen. Booker gives intense speech objecting to bipartisan bills, arguing for rebuke on Trump
NBC News· 2025-07-30 02:15
But what I am tired of is when the president of the United States of America violates the Constitution, trashes our norms and traditions, and what does the Democratic Party do. Comply, allow him, beg for scraps. No, I demand justice.This is a call, folks. The Democratic Party needs a wakeup call. I see law firms bending a knee to this president, not caring about the larger principles that those free speech rights that you could take on any client.Why are you bending the knee. I see universities that should ...
Booker calls out fellow Democrats over police funding in heated debate
NBC News· 2025-07-30 01:30
I was just called out by name and I want to respond. This is what frustrates me. I've passed numerous pieces of legislation for our police officer.I partnered with Chuck Grassley, the incredible senator from Iowa on a bill very similar to the one I support about police officers who fall in the line of duty. In this case, it was CO. Police officers who got CO and died had difficulty proving it was a line of duty death.We passed that legislation to make sure those families get the benefits. I've worked in bip ...
Sen. Cory Booker Lashes Out, Calls Democrats ‘Complicit’ With Trump | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-07-30 00:43
I rise today to propose an amendment to the bills before us. One that guarantees every officer in every state like Officer Islam has the full support they deserve in their service to our communities from this body. Sadly, this is not what the Justice Department is doing.Rather than supporting law enforcement agencies and officers equally across the nation, they are weaponizing public safety grants to punish state and local jurisdictions that resist the Trump policy agenda, including my home state of New Jer ...