Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters

Federal authorities have charged 28 people from across California with illegally registering to vote or casting ballots in federal elections despite not being U. S. citizens — escalating an election battle between the state and the Trump administration just weeks before the Nov. 3 midterms. Authorities said 11 of the 28 were arrested as of Monday and that the 17 others “will be in custody in the near future.” Some of the 28, all of whom are lawful permanent residents of the U. S., are also charged with lying on their naturalization paperwork, officials said. Acting Deputy Atty. Gen. Trent McCotter cast the arrests during a Monday news conference as proof that California voter rolls are corrupted and need to be purged to prevent noncitizens from negating the legitimate votes of U. S. citizens, and that California officials who have rebuffed recent Trump administration efforts to purge the state’s rolls are willfully obstructing justice. “This Department of Justice will not look the other way while non-citizens vote in federal elections,” McCotter said. “Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for California and L. A.

From 53m agoDepartment of Justice announces arrest of 28 legal permanent residents over alleged voter fraudThe Department of Justice has announced the arrest of 28 legal permanent residents or green card holders in California “who are charged in criminal complaints with federal crimes, including that they fraudulently registered to vote in US elections, electoral contests in which most of them cast illegal and fraudulently obtained ballots”. (A reminder that, as the DoJ press release says, these are allegations, and not yet proven.)Ahead of next month’s midterms, the Trump administration has escalated its fight with the Golden state, warning on Friday that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution. That threat came just a day after the administration sued California to prevent it from counting mail-in ballots from people the federal government has allegedly identified as “likely” noncitizens until their immigration status can be confirmed.

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The 40 elected members of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) will be sworn in at the elegant Red Room of the National Assembly on Monday afternoon. On Oct. 5, the PLQ more than doubled its representation by retaking several ridings in Montreal, Laval, Outaouais, Montérégie and Estrie.

In less than a week, voters will choose city councillors in 24 wards across Ottawa. Last election saw a lot of turnover as few incumbents sought re-election, opening the door for closely fought races. This time, there are 22 sitting councillors running again, with all the advantages that come with name recognition and campaign experience. Two wards won't see any race at all after no one stepped forward to challenge their incumbents. But that doesn't mean every incumbent is facing a cakewalk. Some wards are showing signs of competitive, well-funded or at least unpredictable races. Some had tight margins last time around. Others have high-profile challengers or incumbents who've been in the news for the wrong reasons. A few have outside political players or third-party groups entering the fray. These aren't the only races with credible challengers, but here are at least some of the wards we're watching for the 2026 election. Scroll down to learn more about the races in Kanata South, Knoxdale-Merivale, Kitchissippi, Rideau-Vanier, West Carleton-March, Orléans East-Cumberland and Stittsville.

The U. S. airman who died after a rapid fall while rappelling from the rafters of a stadium before a college football game in Texas was a 15-year service member from Georgia, according to the Air Force. U. S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died after being taken to a hospital following Saturday’s fall at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Nellis Air Force Base said in a statement. He had been rappelling toward the ground when spectators watched him plunge to the field prior to Navy’s game against University of Texas at San Antonio. The military says an investigation is underway. The demonstration was part of a pregame program for the crowd during the annual “Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans” game in San Antonio. “This tragedy is felt deeply across the 57th Wing,” U. S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott C. Mills, 57th Wing commander, said in a statement. Patterson was a Tactical Air Control Party instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, and served for 15 years, according to the military. He was from Fort Stewart, Georgia, and had numerous decorations and commendations.