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In his second term, President Trump has made moves to overhaul how key aspects of elections in the U.S. are run.

This includes signing two executive orders: One is aimed at new registration requirements, the other at voting by mail. Both are being challenged in court.

With midterm elections fast approaching, where do things stand?


This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Kwesi Lee. 

Our director is Jonas Adams.

It was edited by Kelsey Snell, Tinbete Ermyas, and Christopher Intagliata.

Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.

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