Politics● ElevatedOct 2 · Oct 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
Why Trump might invoke the Insurrection Act before, during, or after the midterms
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America
As midterm elections approach, concerns are growing that President Trump may attempt to nationalize voting or invoke the Insurrection Act to maintain power if Republicans face significant losses.
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