This week: The Supreme Court’s Monday night decision delivered a fatal blow to President Donald Trump’s attempts to inject more White House control over the midterm election. The ruling leaves open the question of whether the restrictions are legal overall and can be implemented in future elections.
Also, the Homeland Security secretary’s increased focus on elections, what was in Milwaukee’s primary election audit logs, and what to expect on Michigan’s November ballot.
In blow to Trump, Supreme Court blocks mail ballot restrictions from taking effect in 2026
The Supreme Court decision blocks the U.S. Postal Service from blocking delivery of mail ballots in the 2026 midterm elections per Donald Trump’s executive order.
Homeland Security secretary steps to forefront of Trump’s election battles
Mullin, declaring that “election security is national security,” has put an increased focus on elections since July. He is shifting hundreds of Homeland Security agents to target noncitizen voters and states that will be critical to who controls Congress.
Texas and federal officials announce charges against 7 related to noncitizen voting
State officials also referred 117 potential noncitizens for investigation, but confirmed nearly 600 other flagged voters are citizens.
Milwaukee audit logs show no evidence of election fraud, experts say
Allegations of vote tampering circulated after the error in Milwaukee’s August primary election, but logs of what happened show nothing suspicious.
A complete guide to everything on Michigan’s ballot this November
Michigan’s midterm election is Nov. 3, 2026. Here’s what’s on the ballot, including who is running for Senate, House, governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and state legislature.