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Trump pushes election overhaul, rewards rioters; strike ejects federal troops.

7/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the administration to change election rules, reward participants in the January 2026 Capitol disruption, and threaten funding to states.
Pro-democracy advocates are urging scenario planning, community education, and early training to protect voter turnout before Election Day.
Civil society groups are building alliances with education, legal, business, and faith organizations to safeguard vote counting.
In Minnesota, a general strike of about 75,000 people caused federal forces to withdraw.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the administration to change election rules, reward participants in the January 2026 Capitol disruption, and threaten funding to states.
Pro-democracy advocates are urging scenario planning, community education, and early training to protect voter turnout before Election Day.
Civil society groups are building alliances with education, legal, business, and faith organizations to safeguard vote counting.
In Minnesota, a general strike of about 75,000 people caused federal forces to withdraw.