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Federal judge refuses the Justice Department’s bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots, writing that democracy is “in danger” if unproven claims can discount votes.
“Never before in American history”
Source: NPR
October 28, 2026Details
Minneapolis-area prosecutor charges Project Veritas founder O’Keefe and an associate with unlawful voting, saying they used real voters’ names, including dead ones, at primary polls.
Each also charged with identity theft
Source: KARE Minneapolis
October 28, 2026Details
Ocean County, New Jersey, launches a free 24/7 text line that needs no app or sign-up, connecting older and disabled residents to rides, meals, and housing help.
Understands misspelled texts in any language
Source: Lakewood Alerts
October 28, 2026Details
Qatar-led mediators press Iran to admit UN nuclear inspectors for sanctions relief before a week of massive US-Israeli strikes expected after the midterms.
IDF, CENTCOM chiefs coordinate potential attacks
Source: Axios
October 28, 2026Details
Tennessee quietly stops accepting federal work permits for driver’s licenses, blocking an estimated 6,000 Dreamers and other authorized immigrants from renewing them.
Unlicensed driving risks arrest, deportation
Source: The Tennessee Lookout
October 27, 2026Details
Justice Department warns California officials they could face “criminal liability” for knowingly counting noncitizen ballots, as it demands 20,000 set aside, drawing a judge’s rebuke.
Prosecutor ruled unlawfully serving same day
Source: News from the States
October 27, 2026Details
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