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- 1Supreme Court allows states to use SAVE database for voter citizenship checks●Supreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of voters. The decision allows states to cross-check voter registration records against immigration data, a step several Republican-led states have sought as part of efforts to tighten election integrity rules. Critics argue the practice could disenfranchise eligible voters, while supporters say it safeguards the ballot.
- 2Trump lashes out as his power wanes●‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes https://www. theguardian.com/news/
The Guardian reports that Donald Trump is lashing out as his political influence weakens, warning that 'the weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets'. Coverage links his combative stance to the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, with tensions involving the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court and China. Commenters are debating whether a weakened Trump poses a greater risk to institutions as Republicans head into a contested election year.
- 3Supreme Court abortion vote shadows Susan Collins in Maine●Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision
Senator Susan Collins of Maine is running for re-election for the first time since she voted to confirm Supreme Court justices who went on to overturn federal abortion rights. Her role in shaping the court's conservative majority has become a central issue in the campaign, with abortion rights a mobilising topic for Maine voters and Democrats hoping to use it against her.
- 4Supreme Court Allows Voter Citizenship Checks Before Midterms●Supreme Court Allows Voter Citizenship Checks via SAVE Database Before Midterms
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to verify voter citizenship using the federal SAVE database ahead of the midterm elections. The decision permits election officials to cross-check voter rolls against immigration records, a move supporters say protects election integrity and critics warn could purge eligible voters and discourage registration among naturalized citizens just before voting begins.
- 5Activist works to expand Black voting power after Supreme Court ruling●Activist fights to expand Black voting power after Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling
An activist in Louisiana is campaigning to strengthen Black voting power following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act. The decision has narrowed key protections, prompting civil rights advocates to pursue redistricting and registration efforts at the state level. Supporters see the work as a response to weakened federal safeguards, while the ruling continues to draw criticism from voting rights groups.
- 6Appeals court upholds Hawaii gun permit rules▼Appeals court backs Hawaii’s gun permit window, inspection mandate
A federal appeals court has sided with Hawaii's requirement that gun permit applicants complete the process within a set window and submit to inspection mandates. The ruling keeps in place provisions that gun rights advocates have challenged as burdensome, while state officials argue they are necessary for public safety. The decision is likely to fuel ongoing legal battles over the reach of Second Amendment protections following recent Supreme Court rulings on firearms rights.
- 7Supreme Court ruling on DHS voter database won't affect California's 2026 election▼Supreme Court ruling on DHS voter database will have no impact on California’s 2026 general election
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling concerning the Department of Homeland Security's voter database, and officials have confirmed it will have no impact on California's 2026 general election. The decision resolves questions about whether federal voter data access could affect how the state runs its elections. California's electoral procedures for 2026 will proceed as planned.