U.S. Election Integrity Fight: A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states sued to block DHS from withholding disaster aid unless states adopt Trump-favored election rules, including hand-marked paper ballots and extra ballot audits. New Jersey Voter-Rolls Fallout: NJ says a software flaw mistakenly added 6,600 noncitizens to voter rolls in 2023-24; fewer than 400 voted, and an independent investigation is underway. Congress on Iran War Powers: The House passed a nonbinding push to end the Iran war; the Senate fell short on a binding halt, but both votes show pressure to bring troops home. Election Rules Under Scrutiny: North Carolina’s board approved changes that could make it easier to disqualify some absentee ballots over “irregularities,” drawing claims of voter disenfranchisement. Global Campaigns & Voting Access: South Sudan President Salva Kiir said citizens want elections to end transitions; Haiti launched voter registration in nine departments but excluded the West due to gang insecurity. Malaysia State Race: Negeri Sembilan election campaigning ramps up ahead of July 28 early voting and Aug. 1 polling, with PH leaders stressing unity and voter outreach.