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Trump's Push for Voter Data Sparks Lawsuits, FBI Raid, and 'Nationalise' Talk

Trump's quest for state voter data triggered lawsuits, an FBI election-office raid, and a Georgia ballot seizure; he then said Republicans should 'take over the voting' and nationalise US elections. Critics warned of federal overreach.

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Feb 19, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Takes Affordability Tour to Georgia as Americans Still Feel Squeezed

President Trump is set to visit Georgia today as part of his "affordability tour" amid ongoing concerns about the cost of living for Americans. Andra Gillespie, a professor at Emory University, has highlighted the challenge Trump faces in…

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Trump Takes Affordability Tour to Georgia as Americans Still Feel Squeezed

President Trump is set to visit Georgia today as part of his "affordability tour" amid ongoing concerns about the cost of living for Americans. Andra Gillespie, a professor at Emory University, has highlighted the…

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Feb 10, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
DOJ Claims of ‘Improprieties’ Spurred Georgia Ballot Seizure

The Department of Justice (DOJ) claims that allegations of "improprieties" with the 2020 election in Georgia led to the FBI's seizure of voting records from a county in the state. The probe that prompted this action was…

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Feb 6, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?

In a recent statement, President Trump has called for the nationalization of US elections, sparking concerns and debate. The BBC's Washington correspondent, Daniel Bush, explains the significance of this proposal.…

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Feb 3, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections

The article discusses former US President Donald Trump's recent comments on the administration of US elections. Trump has suggested that Republicans "should take over the voting" and "nationalise" US elections, despite…

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Feb 3, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Gabbard Scorns Critics of Her Role in FBI Election Office Raid

Tulsi Gabbard, the National Intelligence Director, has responded to the criticism surrounding her role in the FBI raid of a Georgia county election office. Gabbard stated that her presence at the raid was at the request…

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Feb 1, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Trump Quest for Voter Data Spurs Lawsuits, a Raid and Jail Risk

The article discusses the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to obtain sensitive voter information from states, which has led to a series of legal battles and a recent FBI raid of a Georgia county election…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 19, 2026

President Trump is set to visit Georgia today as part of his "affordability tour" amid ongoing concerns about the cost of living for Americans. Andra Gillespie, a professor at Emory University, has highlighted the challenge Trump faces in…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 10, 2026

The Department of Justice (DOJ) claims that allegations of "improprieties" with the 2020 election in Georgia led to the FBI's seizure of voting records from a county in the state. The probe that prompted this action was initiated by a…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCFeb 6, 2026

In a recent statement, President Trump has called for the nationalization of US elections, sparking concerns and debate. The BBC's Washington correspondent, Daniel Bush, explains the significance of this proposal. President Trump has…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCFeb 3, 2026

The article discusses former US President Donald Trump's recent comments on the administration of US elections. Trump has suggested that Republicans "should take over the voting" and "nationalise" US elections, despite elections being…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 3, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard, the National Intelligence Director, has responded to the criticism surrounding her role in the FBI raid of a Georgia county election office. Gabbard stated that her presence at the raid was at the request of President Donald…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 1, 2026

The article discusses the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to obtain sensitive voter information from states, which has led to a series of legal battles and a recent FBI raid of a Georgia county election office. The article…

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