by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to intensify voter-fraud investigations in nine states ahead of the midterm elections, according to a Newsmax report citing federal guidance.
The reported initiative is expected to run from early September through mid-October and would direct DHS offices in selected states to take investigative steps tied to alleged voter fraud and election-related violations.
The move comes as the Trump administration continues pressing states to strengthen election security, review voter rolls, and cooperate with federal efforts aimed at identifying unlawful voting. Supporters say the effort is necessary to protect election integrity, while critics argue that federal probes so close to Election Day could raise concerns over timing and political pressure.
The Department of Justice has traditionally followed internal guidelines cautioning against overt election-related investigative activity close to voting periods, though DHS operates under separate authority. The reported DHS push is likely to fuel a broader national debate over election integrity, federal oversight, and the balance between preventing fraud and preserving public confidence in the vote.
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