The administration is reportedly using DHS programs for voter verification while simultaneously restricting media access to the president.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• DHS →

  Wikimedia disambiguation page

  • DHS, DOJ, and SEC formed a joint initiative to establish a Trade Fraud Task Force, setting standards for compliance.Mon 17:57
  • Detention center plans are reportedly being made that include Pennsylvania.Mon 17:51
• CNN →

  American news channel

  • Ellison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.Mon 17:21
  • Reports detail the bureau's handling of counterterrorism cases, involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bloomberg Law, and CNN.Mon 16:46

Related events

• Trump ordered DHS to grant database access for voter checks as part of efforts to overhaul election processes.Jul 9
• DHS identified non-citizens on voter rolls in states following remarks by Donald Trump.Jul 18
• DHS is using SSA data for eligibility checks following an executive order, amid judicial disagreement over the court's majority opinion.Fri 19:19
• DHS is using SSA records for eligibility checks following an executive order, amid judicial disagreement over the court's majority opinion.Sat 01:05
• The administration is limiting special access to the White House due to perceived propaganda.Sep 21