Trump's allies suggest he invoke emergency powers ahead of midterms

NPR | By Miles Parks,

A Martínez

Published March 3, 2026 at 4:40 AM EST

Allies of President Trump have floated the idea of him invoking emergency powers to make changes to voting rules. They've also floated sending federal agents to police the polls.

Miles Parks

Miles Parks is a reporter on NPR's Washington Desk. He covers voting and elections, and also reports on breaking news.

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A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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