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Local election officials prepare for possible federal interference in 2026 midterms
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State and local election administrators say they are preparing for potential disruptions tied to federal actions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, after President Donald Trump’s administration moved early in his second term to tighten voting rules and reduce federal election-security staffing. Officials cite concerns ranging from litigation and requests for voter data to the possibility of armed deployments near polling places and immigration enforcement activity that could intimidate voters.
SPD-politikeren Verena Hubertz, føderal minister for bolig, byudvikling og byggeri, blev mor til en søn sidste uge. Hendes ministerium bekræftede fødslen over for det tyske pressenærværk. Hubertz planlægger at genoptage sine pligter gradvist fra marts.
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The Brazilian federal government has extended the deadline to February 13 for tech companies to submit adaptation measures to the ECA Digital, a law aimed at protecting children and adolescents online. The extension was announced by ANPD due to the complexity of legal requirements and the year-end holiday period. This initial phase monitors 37 companies, including giants like Google and Meta.
A bipartisan majority in the House has secured the 218 signatures needed on a discharge petition to compel a vote on legislation that would nullify a March 27 executive order by President Trump that curtailed collective bargaining at numerous federal agencies.
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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson directed the removal of police tape around a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, defying a federal request to maintain a perimeter. The action followed a visit by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid ongoing tensions. Local officials cited public safety decisions in response to federal demands.