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US EDITION · THE WEEK OF 25–31 OCTOBER 2026 · UPDATED 31 OCT 2026
California: DOJ grand jury subpoenas election officials
THE FACTSBetween Oct 21 and 24 the Justice Department sent grand jury subpoenas to California election officials, including Los Angeles County’s registrar, over claims that up to 20,000 noncitizens may be registered to vote. A federal judge refused to order those ballots set aside.
LEFT
Intimidating the people who count the votes
Judge David Carter said the federal demand broke longstanding principles that leave elections to the states, and wrote that “these threats must stop.” LA registrar Dean Logan says his office follows state and federal law, and courts at two levels have backed it.
Source: CBS News ↗AllSides: Lean Left
RIGHT
Noncitizen voting is a crime
After losing the civil case, the DOJ says criminal law is the proper remedy, since “all agree” noncitizen voting belongs there, and that a subpoena doesn’t make anyone a target. Supporters say the goal is to make sure only citizens vote.
Source: Fox News ↗AllSides: Right
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World · Iran
Iran: strikes could resume after the midterms
THE FACTSReports say the Pentagon is preparing options to resume strikes on Iran as early as Nov 4, reinforcing missile defenses and moving more ships and aircraft into the region.
LEFT
A new cycle of escalation
Sen. Chris Murphy, who has been briefed on the plan, calls it “insane,” says it “will not achieve objectives,” and warns of devastating escalation.
Source: ABC 33/40 ↗Not rated by AllSides
RIGHT
Keep the pressure on
Trump says “anything’s possible” and Iran has to make a deal; CENTCOM says the shipping lanes are clear. Supporters argue a credible threat of force is what brings Tehran to the table.
Source: Fox News ↗AllSides: Right
Midterms · Alaska
Federal probe into the “second Dan Sullivan”
THE FACTSFederal prosecutors and the FBI are investigating how a second Dan Sullivan got onto Alaska’s Senate ballot, with about 1 in 10 Alaskans already voted. Gov. Dunleavy has opened a state inquiry, and subpoenas have been issued.
LEFT
Don’t prejudge the outcome
Mary Peltola denies any involvement, the U.S. attorney says he is “not making any assumptions,” and the DSCC points to Republican ballot efforts of its own.
Source: CBS News ↗AllSides: Lean Left
RIGHT
A spoiler scheme exposed
Republicans say the second Sullivan was recruited to confuse voters and siphon support from the senator, and that the investigations show the concern was real.
Source: Fox News ↗AllSides: Right
Where they agree
Voters deserve to know who was behind the candidacy before the result is certified.
Justice
Comey charged a third time
THE FACTSOct 26: unsealed papers show the DOJ charged James Comey with disclosing national defense information to the New York Times in 2016, using a “criminal information” to stop the 10-year limitations clock. On Oct 30 the judge held off ruling on dismissal.
LEFT
Retribution, ten years late
The matter was investigated twice before with no charges. Comey’s lawyers say the law requires an indictment within 10 years; Comey calls the case an “appalling abuse” of the Justice Department.
Source: KJZZ (AP) ↗Not rated by AllSides
RIGHT
Leaking secrets is a crime
The DOJ says it has evidence Comey directed staff to pass classified details to a Times reporter, and that filing an information to stop the clock is a recognized practice several appeals courts have upheld.
Source: The Federalist ↗AllSides: Right
Defense
Hegseth fires the Pentagon’s top war planner
THE FACTSOct 28: Defense Secretary Hegseth removed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia as the Joint Staff’s director of strategy, plans and policy, citing the need to “protect sensitive information,” and referred the case to the Justice Department.
LEFT
The wrong time to lose the planner
At least 26 generals and admirals have left or been forced out under Hegseth. Critics note activist Laura Loomer had targeted Sylvia, and a former official said that with Iran strikes being weighed, now “is not the time.”
Source: The Daily Beast ↗AllSides: Left
RIGHT
Accountability for leakers
Officials say Sylvia is under investigation for leaking classified Iran and Ukraine war information and failed three polygraphs. Hegseth: “The media calls that a purge. I call it accountability.”
Source: Townhall ↗AllSides: Right
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