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US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting

DoJ had demanded that LA county confirm citizenship of people on list in thumb drive, but officials refused

The Guardian - US · Oct 15

DOJ sues California over mail ballots, alleging they were sent to noncitizens

The Trump administration is seeking to stop the counting of some votes in California through a federal lawsuit filed Thursday, arguing that more than 20,000 voters in the state may not be citizens. The lawsuit, filed in California federal court, argues the state should set aside the ballots of more…

Roll Call · Oct 15

Republican lawmaker Andy Harris crashes out after crowd laughs at his diesel price argument: ‘You are rude!’

Rough night for Andy Harris.

We Got This Covered · Oct 15

Kamala Harris slams Biden & Trump over Gaza war, says US should have acted ‘sooner, more forcefully’

Former US vice president Kamala Harris has criticised both the Joe Biden and Donald Trump administrations for failing to use Washington’s influence to control Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, saying the US should have acted “sooner and more forcefully”.

The Times of India · Oct 15

US midterms: Trump warns voters Democrats will 'destroy' America, backs Andy Biggs in Arizona governor race

US President Donald Trump urged Arizona voters to support Republican candidates in the November elections, attacking Democrats over their response to his State of the Union address and backing Rep. Andy Biggs in the race for governor.

The Times of India · Oct 15

Trump Delays Release of IRS Tax-Cut Data Weeks Before Midterms as White House Sells Voters on the Law

The IRS has delayed income-group data on Trump's 2025 tax law as the midterms near. Critics say the figures could test claims about who benefits.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race

Elon Musk has spent $158m in a month to back Republicans in midterm races – with his efforts mostly focused on Texas

The Guardian - US · Oct 15

Republicans lead Democrats 24-20 in lieutenant governor offices with 31 seats on the 2026 ballot

Of the 31 lieutenant gubernatorial offices up for election this year, Democrats and Republicans each hold 15. The other office on the ballot is a new one.

Ballotpedia · Oct 15

Donald Trump Says Melania Is 'Going Crazy' With Him as Claims of Marriage at 'Lowest Point' Resurface

Donald Trump said Melania objected to his stage behaviour during an Arizona rally, as renewed attention focused on Michael Wolff's unverified claims about their marriage.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Kamala Harris refuses to rule out 2028 presidential as poll indicates growing support, ‘I haven’t decided yet’

Would you vote for Kamala Harris 2.0?

We Got This Covered · Oct 15