California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warnsThe Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month’s midterm election, warning that local officials who process ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution. The letter Friday from senior Justice Department officials is the latest…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentvoter eligibility dispute
DOJ reaches settlement with Mississippi police department it found routinely violated civil rightsThe U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday it reached a settlement forcing reforms for a Mississippi city and its police department, which the DOJ found discriminated against Black people, used excessive force and retaliated against critics. The settlement comes after a scathing 2024 DOJ report said the Lexington Police Department routinely violated…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →FoodSecuritydoj settlement with lexington police
ICE pursuit in Houston that broke a man's leg targeted a suspect who died years ago, family saysA federal immigration vehicle hit a Houston construction worker while pursuing a man who apparently died years ago. That's according to the alleged suspect's family and the immigration advocacy group FIEL, which held a news conference Friday. The group said the alleged suspect's family provided documentation proving his death. The man who was hit, Miguel…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyice pursuit incident
Democrats hope a rematch can dislodge Trump loyalist Perry in PennsylvaniaFew Republican members of Congress in swing districts may be more closely linked to President Donald Trump than Scott Perry of Pennsylvania. Now the question is whether Perry’s ties to Trump will be his undoing in a midterm election where the president is unpopular. Perry faces a second challenge from Democrat Janelle Stelson after he narrowly defeated…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentScott Perrypennsylvania midterm election
Jon Ossoff widens fundraising edge over Mike CollinsNever a prolific fundraiser, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins closes the quarter with one of the smallest war chests of any Senate candidate in a competitive race in the nation.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →GovernmentJon OssoffMike Collinsgeorgia senate race
Trump wants the midterms to be all about himself. Judging by the ads, Democrats are happy to obligePresident Donald Trump says he wants voters to pretend that he's on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections. His rivals are doing their best to help his case. Democratic candidates and their allies have spent more than $163 million since Sept. 1 on television advertising that mentions the president, according to an Associated Press analysis of data…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumpmidterm elections
Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground stateDonald Trump is headed to Georgia on Friday to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. But the show of GOP unity actually highlights party divisions and risks in the battleground state. Collins faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Jackson is taking on former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump's visit is aimed at boosting…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →GovernmentJon OssoffDonald Trumpgeorgia midterm rallies
Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' during heated Maine Senate debateThe Maine Senate campaign between Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins is heating up. During a final Maine Senate debate the scene became briefly chaotic when a protester opposing data centers began yelling while Collins was speaking. As moderators asked for the protester to be removed, Collins said the demonstrator was one of…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentmaine senate debate
