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Matthew McConaughey: 'Independents belong' in political fight

Matthew McConaughey is sharing a pre-midterm elections message, saying that voting for independent candidates could bring lawmakers "back to the middle, where most American values live." In a video posted on X on Sunday, the "Interstellar" star said, "This is about the upcoming ballot, and I am not here today to endorse a candidate or...

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Unsure about how to vote in California Supreme Court election? You’re not aloneWhy do we vote on judges, and how are we supposed to decide? It’s a recurring question we’re hearing in our conversations with voters this fall. Judges aren’t exactly household names, although one on your ballot shares a name with a certain multiplatinum-selling musician. They generally don’t campaign, either. The simple answer to the question, […]

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Ex-pro-Trump leader outraged at president’s latest 'betrayal': 'Will return the favor'President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked bipartisan fury on Sunday, including from a prominent individual who was once among his strongest backers. “BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump wrote Sunday, with the right-wing, criminally indicted leader, who’s wanted by the International Criminal Court…

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Justice Department Investigating 'Thousands' of Noncitizen VotersTrump officials say tougher enforcement is needed to protect elections, but documented cases of noncitizen voting have been rare.

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Manchin to campaign with Collins in MaineThe former West Virginia senator wants to make sure the people of Maine understand how Susan Collins’ style of legislating benefits the state.

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Fuel subsidy becomes Nigerian election battlegroundPresident Bola Tinubu’s main challengers in January’s vote say they would restore the subsidy.

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'The Risk Here Is Severe': Schumer Warns Trump FCC Against Approving AI Robocalls Ahead of MidtermsThe leader of the Senate Democratic caucus on Monday urged the Republican-controlled Federal Communications Commission to reject a petition by a right-wing group to allow unsolicited, artificial intelligence-generated robocalls ahead of next month's midterm elections. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) warned that granting Club for Growth's…

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Raffensperger Says Voters Can Trust Election Results in GeorgiaGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger pushed back on rhetoric undermining the state's electoral system, calling the system 'free, fair and fast' and saying 'people can trust the results here in Georgia.' Raffensperger also said voters can expect to know the results before midnight on election day, even as large numbers of Georgia voters have…

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Jon Stewart will remain at 'The Daily Show' through 2028Stewart will be in the Comedy Central anchor chair through the next presidential election.

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Trump’s Voter Raids Have BegunOn Monday, federal authorities announced the arrest in California of at least 11 people, and charges against 28, alleging they registered to vote as noncitizens. Months of fears around the presence of federal agents at the polls and the use of armed immigration enforcement to affect national elections appear to be coming to fruition, despite […]

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Federal prosecutors charge 28 California green card holders with voting violationsThe Trump administration charged 28 immigrants with allegedly illegally voting or registering to vote in California in its latest push to hunt down voter fraud. Such cases are exceedingly rare and not proof elections are fraudulent.

CalMatters2h agoWhole story →

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