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California AG to take on Trump's appeal to Supreme Court voting rules

California AG to take on Trump's appeal to Supreme Court voting rules

Trump's administration filed an emergency appeal after a lower court ruled to block the administration from creating a federal list of eligible voters
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Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player as the midterm elections approach
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California Voter Foundation Proposes Reforms to Speed Up Vote Counting Amid Criticism

California Voter Foundation Proposes Reforms to Speed Up Vote Counting Amid Criticism

In response to a slow vote count during California's June primary election, the California Voter Foundation has recommended several reforms to expedite the process. The nonprofit group suggests shortening the ballot signature-curing timeline from 22 to 14 days and expanding voter access to electronic ballot signature curing. Additionally, they propose that the state should collect and publish comprehensive signature-curing data. The foundation also recommends prioritizing the counting of close races and improving the public reporting of unofficial results. These suggestions come after criticism of the state's delayed election results, which took about a week to determine key candidates for the gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral races. The slow count has been used by some, including President Trump, to cast doubt on the election's integrity.
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President Trump's Midterm Strategy Focuses on Voting Restrictions in Michigan

President Trump's Midterm Strategy Focuses on Voting Restrictions in Michigan

President Donald Trump has returned to the campaign trail with less than 100 days until the midterm elections, focusing on Michigan, a key battleground state. During a rally in Michigan, Trump emphasized his strategy of implementing voting restrictions rather than traditional campaigning. He criticized mail-in ballots and promoted the SAVE America Act, a bill that could disenfranchise over 21 million people by imposing strict voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. This approach aligns with his broader strategy to control voter eligibility rather than increase voter support.
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Carlsbad Nursing Company Settles $15 Million Lawsuit Over Staffing Violations

Carlsbad Nursing Company Settles $15 Million Lawsuit Over Staffing Violations

Sweetwater Care, a Carlsbad-based skilled nursing company, has reached a $15 million settlement with the state of California following allegations of chronic understaffing at its facilities. The settlement includes three years of monitoring to ensure compliance with staffing laws. The lawsuit, filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, documented over 14,000 instances of illegal understaffing, leading to preventable neglect and injuries among residents. The settlement requires Sweetwater facilities to meet specific staffing and care standards.
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California Doctor Accused of Misusing Patient Records in Congressional Campaign

California Doctor Accused of Misusing Patient Records in Congressional Campaign

Dr. Sonia Devgan-Kacker, a California physician and owner of Westlake Village Urgent Care, is facing a lawsuit from former patient Sean Rose. The lawsuit alleges that Devgan-Kacker used patient medical records to send campaign messages during her run for Congress in California's 26th District. The messages, sent in May 2026, included political advertisements featuring her photo and credentials, along with a reminder to vote. The lawsuit claims that these messages were sent using patient contact information without authorization, violating the California Confidentiality of Medical Records Act. Devgan-Kacker's campaign, which began after Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced her retirement, did not advance past the primary elections.
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California's Proposition 43 Aims to Change Local Tax Approval Process

California's Proposition 43 Aims to Change Local Tax Approval Process

Proposition 43, a statewide initiative set for a vote in November, seeks to make it more difficult to pass special taxes in California. The measure would require a two-thirds majority vote to impose or extend taxes earmarked for specific purposes, a change from the current simple majority needed for citizen-initiated special taxes. This proposition arises from a 2017 California Supreme Court ruling that allowed such taxes to pass with a simple majority. If approved, the new rules would take effect on January 1, 2027, and would not affect taxes already passed.
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Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Anti-Mail Voting Order

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Anti-Mail Voting Order

The Department of Justice has filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court, seeking approval for President Trump's executive order restricting mail voting ahead of the midterm elections. The order, which has been blocked by lower courts, aims to limit mail ballots to voters on state-provided lists, effectively creating a federal registration list for absentee voters. The appeal marks the first time the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in its anti-voting measures.
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Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Merger Amid Antitrust Challenge from State Attorneys General

Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Merger Amid Antitrust Challenge from State Attorneys General

Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Merger Amid Antitrust Challenge from State Attorneys General
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California Faces High Rejection Rate of Mail Ballots in Primary Election

California Faces High Rejection Rate of Mail Ballots in Primary Election

Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California's June primary election, marking a significant increase from previous years. The primary reason for the rejections was late-arriving ballots, which accounted for over 93,000 of the rejected votes. Changes in U.S. Postal Service operations, including the timing of postmarks, are suspected to have contributed to the delays. Despite efforts to make voting more accessible, such as allowing ballots to be counted if postmarked by Election Day, the rejection rate has raised concerns about the effectiveness of these measures.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions

By Andrew Chung July 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to allow implementation nationwide of his executive order aimed at tightening rules for mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections that will decide ‌control of Congress.
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US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list

US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list

A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Donald Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot