‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Inside Trump’s remaking of American elections - POLITICO

• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new rule eliminating the "duration of status" system for certain non-immigrants. • This policy change specifically targets foreign journalists, students, and exchange visitors who previously could remain in the U.S. indefinitely provided they met eligibility requirements.

• President Trump delivered a speech reiterating claims that U.S. voting systems are vulnerable to being "rigged and stolen," though he provided no new evidence of fraudulent votes. • The remarks reference a 2021 report indicating that China likely maintained longstanding efforts to gather intelligence on U.S. voters, political candidates, and senior government officials.

• DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin held a news conference on Friday to address the Trump administration's claims regarding U.S. election vulnerabilities following a prime-time speech by the President. • The administration also announced a new policy on Thursday that restores the ability to deny green cards to immigrants who have used certain noncash government benefits.

• Donald Trump delivered a national address reiterating his claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent and alleging that China meddled in the process. • During the speech, Trump urged the Republican-led Congress to pass the "SAVE America Act," a controversial election bill that currently lacks the necessary support for passage.

• President Trump delivered a primetime address claiming that the United States election system falls "catastrophically short" of necessary security standards. • During the speech, Trump revisited long-standing allegations of widespread voter fraud, though he provided no new evidence to support these claims.

• The White House hosted a closed-door briefing for election denial activists, organized by Cleta Mitchell and requiring attendees to sign nondisclosure agreements. • The session featured materials reportedly recycled from conservative media, serving as a precursor to a primetime speech by Donald Trump.

• President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address on Thursday to challenge the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss. • The speech served as a strategic appeal for the implementation of more restrictive voting laws across the country.

• President Trump delivered a national address on Thursday evening, characterizing the current state of U.S. election security as "indefensible." • During the speech, Trump advocated for the passage of the Save America Act to implement changes to the voting process.

• President Donald Trump delivered a primetime national address advocating for free and fair elections and the passage of the SAVE America Act. • The proposed legislation focuses on implementing strict voter ID requirements and mandatory citizenship verification to secure the electoral process.

• President Donald Trump claimed in a national speech that he is utilizing federal power to prevent U.S. elections from being "stolen." • Contrary to the idea of centralized control, American elections are decentralized across more than 10,000 different jurisdictions.

• President Trump is set to deliver an election address amid ongoing efforts by courts, states, and federal agencies to reshape rules for the 2026 midterms. • Legal challenges surrounding Trump’s executive order are creating tension for election officials who must balance new judicial mandates with the practicalities of an active election cycle.