US President Donald Trump signs an executive order cracking down on mail-in voting ahead of midterm elections in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026.
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In his second term, President Trump has made moves to overhaul how key aspects of elections in the U.S. are run.
This includes signing two executive orders: One is aimed at new registration requirements, the other at voting by mail. Both are being challenged in court.
With midterm elections fast approaching, where do things stand?
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