Trump moves to tighten federal control of elections ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump is currently working to acquire unprecedented federal control over the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. This effort is being pursued this fall through a series of new assertions of presidential power. By utilizing these executive actions, the President aims to tighten federal oversight and influence over the electoral process ahead of the midterms, marking a significant shift in how the federal government interacts with the administration of these upcoming national elections.