DOJ says California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecutionThe Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution.PBS NewsHour12h agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticemidterm election controversy
Omar says she won't 'be silenced' after federal agents search her home, blasting Trump for 'intimidation' campaignThe search of the Minnesota congresswoman's home so close to next month's midterm contests that will determine control of the House and the Senate was swiftly condemned by top Democrats in Congress and raised questions about the timing given longstanding Justice Department protocol to avoid overt investigative steps involving political candidates in the…PBS NewsHour5d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticemidterm election controversy
DHS faces blowback over its attack on a Democratic House candidateThe Department of Homeland Security is coming under fire for publicly attacking Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Stelson less than a month before the midterm election . Why it matters: The Stelson campaign is threatening a lawsuit over the allegations, while a watchdog group is seeking an investigation into whether an ICE official violated…Axios8d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm election controversy