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'Flat out illegal': Dem Rep. slams reported plan to expand Trump's power over voting

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February 27, 2026

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The Washington Post reports that allies of President Trump want him to declare a "national emergency" as a way to expand his power over voting. The draft executive order would involve banning mail ballots and voting machines. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins Chris Jansing with reaction.

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