Single-source·Jul 17, 2026·1 sources analyzed
DHS threatened funding and penalties if states reject election-roll demands
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said states could lose federal aid or face penalties if they do not cooperate with DHS voter-roll and election-system directives, escalating a federal-state fight before the midterms.
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