Trump Warns of Criminal Penalties for Election Fraud Ahead of US Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump has intensified warnings against election fraud, with his administration stepping up federal investigations and prosecutions of alleged illegal voting ahead of the November 3 congressional midterm elections. The administration has placed particular emphasis on preventing non-US citizens from voting in federal elections, an offence under US law. Federal prosecutors have warned […]

FBI Investigates Suspicious Substances Mailed to US Lawmakers and Election Offices

FBI Investigates Suspicious Substances Mailed to US Lawmakers and Election Offices

US federal authorities are investigating letters containing suspicious substances sent to congressional and election offices across the country. The FBI, US Postal Inspection Service and US Capitol Police are working to intercept additional mailings as officials warn recipients that the packages could pose a potential hazard, weeks before the November 3 midterm elections. Federal authorities […]