Every Bias US politics story, newest first, from 30 September to 16 October 2026.
The Justice Department seeks to withhold flagged California mail ballots pending citizenship checks; state officials challenge its evidence.
Federal agents searched Omar’s home weeks before the midterms; she accused the Trump administration of political targeting.
Newsom ordered threat monitoring after Trump named California cities; the White House and fact-checkers disputed critics’ interpretation.
The Justice Department says it won’t reopen its Powell investigation, while a new audit could trigger further action.
Jack Smith defended his Trump prosecutions as Republicans challenged his methods and accused him of misleading Congress.
Government-funded Trump ads have prompted oversight complaints and Republican objections; the White House calls them public service announcements.
