Trump Offers $1 Million For Voter-Fraud Tips A Week Before The Midterms

What happened: President Donald Trump said the government will pay $1 million to anyone who reports voter fraud leading to an arrest and conviction, just over a week before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Key numbers: $1 million reward; announced Oct. Why it matters: Trump did not say how the money would be paid or which agency would handle it. Critics, including some Democratic and Republican election officials, see the administration's election oversight push as federal overreach, and some officials are preparing for possible federal interference in the vote. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

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