The Fox News Rundown The Road To The Midterms And The Debate Over Election Security
Feb 9, 2026
Doug Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs and former congressman and reservist, discusses VA reforms and veterans' health care. He talks about cutting claims backlogs, expanding community care, and tackling veteran homelessness and suicide. The conversation also covers the political fight over election oversight as primaries begin and the growing debate on federal roles in election security.
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Federal Role In Elections Sparks Constitutional Clash
- President Trump is pushing for more federal involvement in elections, framing it as necessary to prevent local corruption.
- Republican strategist Colin Reed warns this clashes with the Constitution and will face resistance in Congress.
Voter ID Is Popular But Not Always Central
- The SAVE Act and voter ID remain prominent GOP policy tools with some bipartisan support.
- Reed suggests voter ID is widely popular and useful, but not necessarily the lead campaign theme for Republicans.
Prioritize Electable Candidates In Primaries
- Republicans should prioritize electability in primaries to avoid weak general-election candidates.
- Reed urges supporting incumbents like John Cornyn when they strengthen the party's November map.