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Election officials warn of potential chaos after SCOTUS brings Trump’s mail-voting order back to life

In its Monday ruling, the high court refrained from declaring Trump’s order lawful

The Independent UK · Aug 25

SCOTUS term marked by shifts to the right, some checks on Trump

The Supreme Court capped its term Tuesday with one decision overturning a long-standing campaign finance limit and another turning aside President Donald Trump’s attempt to unilaterally change birthright citizenship —  a day, experts said, that exemplified this year at the court. Throughout the term, they said the conservative-controlled court continued…

Roll Call · Jul 1

Trump's fixation on voting has had mixed results. He still has ways to affect November's elections

Trump's attempts to reshape U.S. election rules have largely failed, with recent Supreme Court and lower court rulings blocking his executive orders and efforts to restrict mail-in voting. Despite these setbacks, Republicans have redrawn congressional districts, and the Justice Department is investigating election operations. Trump's persistent claims of a rigged…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking third term in White House

In interview Trump said he wasn’t joking when he alluded to a purported loophole for a third term as president

The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2025

The LSAT Is Not What It Used to Be

Derek Muller explores recent changes in the test, how it is administered, and how it affects US News rankings.

Reason · Mar 25, 2025

Protracted GOP speaker fight could complicate Electoral College count - Roll Call

GOP infighting could complicate Mike Johnson's bid to remain speaker — and potentially the Electoral College count on Jan. 6.

Roll Call · Dec 24, 2024

Election-related cases land at Supreme Court, maybe a bit late - Roll Call

The Supreme Court faces a handful of election-related cases, but experts say the justices are unlikely to upset the status quo.

Roll Call · Oct 29, 2024

New term for Supreme Court means cases on guns, porn access - Roll Call

The Supreme Court starts a new term Monday that includes cases on guns, e-cigarettes and environmental standards.

Roll Call · Oct 2, 2024

Did Supreme Court Violate the Purcell Principle in Arizona Voting Case?

Rick Hasen and Derek Muller offer competing takes on the RNC v. Mi Familia Vota order.

Reason · Aug 26, 2024

Biden withdrawal could prompt legal fights over ballots - Roll Call

Challenges could emerge over who appears on ballots in some states — and the fate of nearly $100 million in Biden campaign cash.

Roll Call · Jul 21, 2024