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Two Ukrainian nationals were arrested for illegally voting in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
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Arrests were made by DHS, ICE, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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DOGE, a Trump-era agency, was originally created to cut government waste but now also enforces immigration and election laws.
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These are the first arrests linked directly to DOGE’s internal systems detecting voter fraud.
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President Trump has emphasized election security, immigration enforcement, and government reform since returning to office.
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DOGE officials can now deny federal funding for certain programs.
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About 139,000 people have been deported in 2025 so far; military forces are assisting in sanctuary cities.
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The 1798 Alien Enemies Act is being used to fast-track deportations for national security threats.
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Elon Musk, a DOGE co-creator, has called for investigations into wealth accumulation by Congress members and NGO funding as potential corruption loopholes.