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Trump order could change mail-in voting in Montana

MISSOULA, Mont. — A new executive order from President Donald Trump has raised questions in Montana, where most voters cast ballots by mail. The order addresses perceived shortcomings in national election security, creating a national federal voter list and calling for upgraded mail-in ballot formatting. More than 80% of ballots

Federal election observers once played a key role in securing voting rights for all − but times have changed

Federal election observers once played a key role in securing voting rights for all − but times have changed

President Donald Trump appeared on former Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino’s podcast in February 2026, where he stated: “The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over, we should take over the voting.’ The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.” Trump’s call to nationalize elections, to transfer the

Congressional redistricting suits consolidated in federal court

(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits against California Gov. Gavin Newsom over the Golden State’s mid-decade congressional redistricting are being consolidated in federal court. The consolidation of the cases was announced by the Alexandria, Va.-based law firm that represented the plaintiffs in one case, Noyes vs. Newsom. That

Trump signs ‘foolproof’ executive order creating a national voter list

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Tuesday ensuring states can crosscheck voter data with federal records and establishing a new verification system for mail-in ballots. White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf summarized the order in the Oval Office on Tuesday evening. The federal government

Strengthening Montana’s constitutional guardrails | Beyond Party

As Montana moves toward the 2026 elections and the legislative session that will follow in 2027, the health of our state government deserves renewed attention. The filing deadline for primary candidates has now passed, campaigns are taking shape across the state, and voters are considering not only the issues at

Myanmar lawmakers put junta chief on path to presidency

Myanmar lawmakers put junta chief on path to presidency

Myanmar lawmakers elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing a vice-president on Tuesday, bringing the coup leader closer to becoming the country's civilian leader. The former commander in chief has led Myanmar since 2021, when he ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and triggered civil

Thailand's king endorses new cabinet

Thailand's king endorses new cabinet

Thailand's king endorsed the new cabinet of second-term Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with the nephew of jailed ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra made a deputy prime minister, the Royal Gazette said Tuesday. The cabinet posts, mostly reserved for members of Anutin's party, include six deputy prime