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DOJ election monitors dispatched nationwide ahead of 2026 midterms: What to know

Emily Hallas · October 24, 2026 5:56 pm

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, left, looks on as FBI Director Kash Patel speaks

FBI arrests CIA contractor for allegedly leaking classified material

People walk toward the entrance of the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall, Texas, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.

Appeals court sides with Trump on indefinite illegal immigrant detention policy

Dan Sullivan, talking in the microphone with his arms out as if to say "C'mon" and Trump stands nodding along, left.

Trump says he personally ordered DOJ lawsuit intervening in Alaska Senate election

Nikki Floris.

Former FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigations

Kentucky Republican senatorial candidate Matt Bevin speaks with reporters on the steps of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin arrested while performing as extra on Christian film set

Molly Parks September 4, 2026 10:01 am

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam speaks to the press.

Virginia Democrat says FBI tapped phone as part of Louise Lucas investigation

Claire Carter September 3, 2026 9:25 pm

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro looks on.

Pirro joins UK in mass crackdown on Chinese-linked scam centers

Kaelan Deese September 3, 2026 6:13 pm

Rep. James Comer (R-KY) walks in a hallway on the Hill.

Leon Black lawsuit delivers setback to House oversight committee’s Epstein investigation

Emily Hallas September 3, 2026 5:38 pm

A federal agent wearing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge.

Federal prosecutors charge Texas ICE officer whom Minnesota failed to extradite

Rena Rowe September 3, 2026 5:15 pm

The Missouri State Capitol Building is seen.

Missouri House candidate plotted to stash cocaine in rival’s purse, FBI says

Claire Carter September 3, 2026 4:47 pm

An United States Postal Service truck drives in Philadelphia, Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Judge appears ready to extend block on USPS mail-in ballot rule: ‘I’m not the final word’

Kaelan Deese September 3, 2026 12:57 pm

President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Washington.

Judge blocks Trump executive order banning ‘birth tourism’

David Zimmermann September 3, 2026 9:48 am

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Federal investigators interviewed Letitia James whistleblower who said she ordered staff to target ‘Trump himself’

Kaelan Deese September 2, 2026 5:13 pm

Judge allows Google to avoid breakup in win against DOJ

Molly Parks September 2, 2026 4:54 pm

Lindsay Clancy and her lawyer with his forefinger and middle finger pressed on his eyes in exasperation.

Lindsay Clancy jury tells judge it can’t agree for second time

Molly Parks September 2, 2026 3:33 pm

Acting U.S. attorney general Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference.

States must report illegal immigrants enrolled in welfare programs to federal government, DOJ says

Kaelan Deese September 2, 2026 2:45 pm