- The Trump administration directed DHS actions regarding SAVE, utilizing data from the Department of Government Efficiency.
- Trump signed an executive order to overhaul U.S. elections, leading DHS and SSA to implement voter verification systems challenged by LWV.
- Trump ordered DHS to grant database access for voter checks as part of efforts to overhaul election processes.
An executive order directed the Department of Homeland Security to compile a voter list on January 9, 2026.
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Updated Jan 9
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What happened
An executive order directed the Department of Homeland Security to compile a voter list on January 9, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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United States Department of Homeland Security
United States federal executive department
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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