Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

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National60 articles from 38 sources across the spectrum· Updated 181d ago

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Mar 31Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting
  2. Apr 1Trump signs order on mail ballots, escalating election overhaul push

Who covered each development

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Last development · Apr 1 — Trump signs order on mail ballots, escalating election overhaul push

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

5 viewpoints
TruthoutLeft· 181d ago

Trump Order Gives US Postal Service Unprecedented Control Over Mail Voting

Seattle TimesLean Left· 181d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

CNNLean Left· 181d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 181d ago

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in ballots; California leaders say they'll fight

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· NPR, Wyoming Public Media
NPRLean Left· 182d ago

Trump signs a new executive order on voting. Experts say he lacks the authority

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 182d ago

Trump signs a new executive order on voting. Experts say he lacks the authority

Center

10 viewpoints
Ran by 12 outlets· Fox26 Houston, FOX 6 Milwaukee, +10 more
Fox26 HoustonCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

FOX 6 MilwaukeeCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

FOX 5 DCCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

FOX 4 DallasCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

KTVU San FranciscoCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

Fox7 AustinCenter· 182d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

FOX 13 TampaCenter· 182d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

Fox5 AtlantaCenter· 182d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

Fox2 DetroitCenter· 182d ago

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

Ran by 18 outlets· 12News Phoenix, ABC 7 New York, +16 more
12News PhoenixCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

Wyoming Tribune EagleCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

KVOA TucsonCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

NBC New YorkLean Left· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

The ColumbianCenter· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

WDIO DuluthCenter· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

The RepublicCenter· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

WISH-TV IndianapolisLean Left· 181d ago

Trump orders nationwide verified voter list, likely to face legal challenges

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, East Idaho News, +1 more
WTOP Washington DCCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

East Idaho NewsCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

WDIO DuluthCenter· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

KYMA YumaCenter· 181d ago

President Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting

Right

7 viewpoints
New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· 181d ago

Trump signs order on mail ballots, escalating election overhaul push

Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Winchester Star
MyNorthwestLean Right· 181d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

Winchester StarLean Right· 182d ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

Breitbart NewsRight· 181d ago

Trump Signs Order to Verify Mail-In Ballots Used by Eligible Voters

Fox NewsRight· 181d ago

Trump signs executive order overhauling mail-in voting in major election integrity push

Legal InsurrectionRight· 181d ago

Trump Signs Executive Order Limiting Mail-In Ballots