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  "path": "/2026/02/04/repub/trump-doubles-down-on-calling-for-the-feds-to-take-over-state-elections/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-04T19:54:02.000Z",
  "site": "https://floridaphoenix.com",
  "tags": [
    "DC Bureau",
    "Election 2026",
    "Politics & Law",
    "Cato Institute",
    "Donald trump",
    "election integrity",
    "John Thune",
    "Karoline Leavitt",
    "Mike Johnson",
    "Walter Olson"
  ],
  "textContent": "President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run elections. For the second time in as many days, Trump indicated he wanted the federal government more involved in elections. The issue renews concerns over Trump’s expansion […]",
  "title": "Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections"
}