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Attorney General Todd Blanche Says the Civil Rights Act Gives the U.S. Government the Authority to Demand Acquisition of State Voter Rolls

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Last updated on August 22, 2026 On August 16, 2026, speaking with host Kristin Welker on "Meet the Press," U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said: We're relying on a statute passed by Congress that allows … Continue reading Attorney General Todd Blanche Says the Civil Rights Act Gives the U.S. Government the Authority to Demand Acquisition of State Voter Rolls →

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Donald Trump Delivers Prime Time Televised Election Integrity Address

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On July 16, 2026, Donald Trump delivered a prime time televised election integrity address. Read a transcript of the address here. During the address Trump announced the "immediate declassification and release of critical intelligence" in … Continue reading Donald Trump Delivers Prime Time Televised Election Integrity Address →

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Election Denial (November 3, 2020 through December 31, 2024)

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Last updated on September 4, 2026 Note: My research and commentary appears indented, in black, in italics, and at the end of this post in the "Commentary" section. Table of Contents Introduction: "Dominion-izing the Vote … Continue reading Election Denial (November 3, 2020 through December 31, 2024) →

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Donald Trump | Post-Presidency 2023

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Last updated on December 29, 2023Important Notes: This post is "live" and ongoing. It will be continually updated. To follow this post and check back for updates, bookmark it in your browser, return to this … Continue reading Donald Trump | Post-Presidency 2023 →

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U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Overturning Roe v. Wade

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Last updated on August 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026: Blanche pledges to make Dobbs decision ‘permanent' in every state https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/6008603-blanche-plans-abortion-rollback/ Nov 7, 2023: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4295884-ohio-issue-1-ballot-measure-abortion-rights Aug 4, 2023: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4138668-texas-judge-rules-against-abortion-ban-for-dangerous-pregnancies Jul 31, 2023: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4128993-abortion-advocates-sue-alabama-ag-over-prosecution-threats-for-out-of-state-travel Jun 30, 2023: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4076110-indiana-supreme-court-upholds-near-total-abortion-ban … Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Overturning Roe v. Wade →

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President Joe Biden | Sixth Hundred Days

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Last updated on September 20, 2022Sep 14, 2022: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/3643373-congress-divided-on-how-to-stop-rail-strike-as-economic-disruption-looms https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/3643255-sanders-blocks-proposal-to-force-rail-unions-to-accept-labor-deal https://thehill.com/policy/international/3643472-russia-looks-to-block-zelensky-video-address-at-un-assembly https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/3643080-amtrak-canceling-all-long-distance-trains-starting-tomorrow https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3643246-usda-announces-2b-in-funding-for-food-banks-school-meal-programs-to-fight-hunger https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3642725-house-gop-leaders-hedge-on-15-week-abortion-ban Sep 13, 2022: https://thehill.com/policy/finance/3640257-inflation-edged-up-in-august-despite-gas-price-decline https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3640849-graham-introduces-nationwide-15-week-abortion-ban-legislation https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3640896-white-house-blasts-graham-abortion-bill-as-wildly-out-of-step Sep 12, 2022: https://thehill.com/policy/international/3638985-more-than-5800-civilians-killed-in-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-un https://thehill.com/opinion/education/3636741-biden-administration-threatens-free-speech-with-title-ix-gender-identity-rule https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3639631-doj-tells-court-it-supports-one-of-trumps-nominees-for-special-master https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3639499-doj-issues-40-subpoenas-in-jan-6-probe-report https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3638758-trump-fighting-doj-request-to-review-classified-docs Sep 11, 2022: https://thehill.com/policy/international/3638133-ukraines-latest-counteroffensive-fuels-optimism-about-russian-defeat https://thehill.com/opinion/education/3636741-biden-administration-threatens-free-speech-with-title-ix-gender-identity-rule Sep 10, … Continue reading President Joe Biden | Sixth Hundred Days →

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Man Shot and Killed by Grand Rapids Police Officer After Traffic Stop

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Last updated on May 7, 2022May 6, 2022: https://thehill.com/news/ap/ap-u-s-news/3480213-autopsy-patrick-lyoya-killed-by-cops-shot-to-the-head Apr 28, 2022: https://www.michigan.gov/mspnewsroom/news-releases/2022/04/28/michigan-state-police-submit-investigation-into-shooting-of-patrick-lyoya-to-kent-county-prosecutor Apr 25, 2022: https://thehill.com/news/state-watch/3463061-michigan-police-chief-ids-officer-who-fatally-shot-patrick-lyoya Apr 19, 2022: An independent autopsy confirmed that Patrick Lyoya was shot in the back of the head … Continue reading Man Shot and Killed by Grand Rapids Police Officer After Traffic Stop →

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Donald Trump | Post-Presidency 2022

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Last updated on July 28, 2023Important Notes: In addition to covering things Trump says and does post-presidency in 2022, this post also includes other events and issues related to Trump that happened while he was … Continue reading Donald Trump | Post-Presidency 2022 →

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Three Students Killed and Eight Other People Injured in Shooting at Oxford High School in Suburban Detroit

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Last updated on February 7, 2024Jan 6, 2024: Jennifer Crumbley, mother of school shooter, found guilty of manslaughter in test of who's responsible for a mass shooting | CNN Dec 8, 2023: Ethan Crumbley was … Continue reading Three Students Killed and Eight Other People Injured in Shooting at Oxford High School in Suburban Detroit →

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President Joe Biden | Fourth Hundred Days

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Last updated on March 4, 2022Feb 24, 2022: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/feb/24/russia-putin-invasion-ukraine-robert-reich https://thehill.com/policy/international/595695-putin-claims-he-was-forced-to-invade-ukraine https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-24/full-transcript-vladimir-putin-s-televised-address-to-russia-on-ukraine-feb-24 https://www.vox.com/2022/2/23/22948534/russia-ukraine-war-putin-explosions-invasion-explained https://thehill.com/policy/international/russia/595790-eu-condemns-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-announces-additional https://thehill.com/policy/international/595787-japan-australia-new-zealand-impose-penalties-on-russia-following https://thehill.com/policy/international/595754-57-dead-169-wounded-from-russian-attack-ukrainian-health-minister-says https://thehill.com/policy/defense/595753-pentagon-russia-has-fired-more-than-160-missiles-into-ukraine https://thehill.com/policy/international/595727-belarus-targeted-with-dozens-of-sanctions-over-russian-invasion https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/595722-desantis-tears-into-biden-covid-19-measures-at-cpac https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/595709-white-house-spokesman-calls-trump-putin-pigs-who-hate-what-america https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/595707-biden-says-us-will-sanction-russian-banks-impose-export-controls https://thehill.com/policy/international/595760-5-things-to-know-as-russia-presses-into-ukraine https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/595685-us-officially-moves-ukraine-embassy-operations-to-poland https://thehill.com/policy/international/595635-live-coverage-russia-launches-attack-on-ukraine https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/595603-biden-condemns-unprovoked-and-unjustified-russian-military-operation https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/595632-roads-blocked-in-kyiv-as-residents-flee https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/595679-america-can-still-stop-putin-from-swallowing-all-of-ukraine https://thehill.com/policy/international/595634-china-refuses-to-call-russia-action-an-invasion Feb 23, 2022: https://thehill.com/policy/international/russia/595608-putin-countries-that-interfere-with-russia-will-face-consequences https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/595602-putin-announces-military-operation-in-ukraine-claims-its-to https://thehill.com/policy/international/russia/595436-putin-says-russia-open-to-direct-and-honest-dialogue https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/2/23/22945781/russia-ukraine-putin-speech-transcript-february-22 https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/595600-judge-strikes-down-part-of-biden-surprise-billing-rules-in-win-for-doctors … Continue reading President Joe Biden | Fourth Hundred Days →