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One Turn followed this story across 5 editions, from Washington, DC, US on October 23, 2026. Newest first.
The administration had questioned the eligibility of voters on a list.
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The Supreme Court refused Trump's request to stop California counting about 20,000 disputed ballots. The administration claimed they included non-citizens. The ruling essentially ends the bid to disqualify them.
Why it matters: California's votes will be counted in full for control of Congress.
Sources: BBC News, DW · See it on the globe
The US Supreme Court on Monday refused an emergency request from the Trump administration. The Justice Department had asked it to make California set aside more than 20,000 mail ballots. It claims the voters are not citizens. Judges in California and Alaska have also ruled against administration moves on elections.
Why it matters: California's ballots will be counted in the midterms, which decide control of Congress.
Sources: The Guardian, CNBC, DW · See it on the globe
Officials had received letters demanding they set aside ballots of possible non-citizen voters.
Why it matters: It affects how ballots are handled in Tuesday's vote.
Sources: BBC News · See it on the globe
Former FBI director James Comey faces federal charges for the third time, over alleged disclosure of classified information in 2016. Separately, a judge tossed new charges against ex-FBI officials in the Hunter Biden probe. A grand jury also declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson.
Why it matters: The cases raise questions about the Justice Department's use of prosecutions against Trump's critics.
Sources: BBC News, UPI, UPI · See it on the globe
Two former FBI officials surrendered on charges of lying to Congress about an investigation involving Hunter Biden's laptop, the Justice Department said. A lawyer for one called them 'nonsense charges' and said the department was trying to revive a scandal before the midterm vote.
Why it matters: The prosecutions add to legal disputes over the Justice Department's role ahead of the midterms.
Sources: Al Jazeera, UPI, CNBC · See it on the globe