Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for anyone who reports voter fraud in Washington state and California, a move aimed at countering what he calls widespread electoral malfeasance. The announcement came amid growing pressure to defend the integrity of the 2026 midterm elections, which are expected to be the most consequential in a decade. Trump’s campaign insists that the reward will deter fraud and encourage honest reporting.
The Justice Department has asked Washington to set aside 400 ballots from voters it says may be noncitizens, a request that the U.S. Court of Appeals recently blocked in California. Trump also ordered the administration to hand over its list of 20,000 alleged noncitizen registrants in California to immigrant‑rights groups. The move has prompted lawsuits from civil‑rights advocates who argue that the list violates privacy laws.
In Alaska, Trump called for criminal prosecution of Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola after a New York Times investigation revealed her campaign recruited a competitor to siphon votes from Republican candidate Dan Sullivan. Trump said, “I think they should be prosecuted,” when asked about the allegations. Peltola’s campaign has denied any wrongdoing.
On the campaign trail, Trump canceled two rallies in Kansas and Iowa before re‑announcing them, promising back‑to‑back events to rally Republican turnout. The decision followed criticism that his stamina was waning after a flurry of tele‑rallies. Trump’s staff said the in‑person events would “re‑energize” the base ahead of the November vote.
The administration also faces a judge’s inquiry over Trump’s announced closure of the East Potomac Golf Links and the legality of a proposed 250‑foot arch in Washington, D.C., as city leaders weigh potential lawsuits. Trump’s lawyers argue that the projects are essential for national security and public enjoyment, while critics claim they threaten the capital’s historic landscape. The legal battle is expected to reach a verdict before the election.