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Trump Urges GOP Election Control Amid Conflicting Reports

2/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump called on Republicans to "take over" elections.
Barry Burden explains that the Constitution assigns elections to states.
ICE data show only 14% of those arrested had violent criminal records, contradicting the administration's claims.
A Gallup poll finds 48% of Americans feel they are thriving.
El Paso International Airport briefly closed after a cartel drone incursion, causing confusion and conflicting federal reports.

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U.S. President Donald Trump called on Republicans to "take over" elections.
Barry Burden explains that the Constitution assigns elections to states.
ICE data show only 14% of those arrested had violent criminal records, contradicting the administration's claims.
A Gallup poll finds 48% of Americans feel they are thriving.
El Paso International Airport briefly closed after a cartel drone incursion, causing confusion and conflicting federal reports.