EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 48 MIN
02-27-2026 - National Voting Emergency? The Legal Memo Behind Trump's Election Power Grab
from Behind The Ballot · host Mikal Jenkins, Muhamed Alic
Reports indicate President Trump and allies are considering major federal actions ahead of the 2026 midterms, including a draft executive order tightening voting rules and renewed legal battles over election control, while the SAVE Act has stalled in the Senate due to Republican divisions. At the same time, the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs—triggering massive refund claims—and expanded USPS immunity, immigration enforcement has intensified with DACA deportations, and rising tensions with Iran have prompted embassy drawdowns and war powers disputes in Congress.
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Reports indicate President Trump and allies are considering major federal actions ahead of the 2026 midterms, including a draft executive order tightening voting rules and renewed legal battles over election control, while the SAVE Act has stalled in the Senate due to Republican divisions. At the same time, the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs—triggering massive refund claims—and expanded USPS immunity, immigration enforcement has intensified with DACA deportations, and rising tensions with Iran have prompted embassy drawdowns and war powers disputes in Congress.
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