DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns

Pushback On Trump's Russia Policy, Competitive Midterm Races, DOJ Noncitizen Voting Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories The Justice Department has charged 28 green card holders in California with election crimes for allegedly illegally registering to vote or voting in U.S. elections. This marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's feud with the state over its voting system as the midterm elections approach. The DOJ also filed an emergency request to prevent California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls that the federal government says are "likely noncitizens." California has sought clarification on the federal government's conclusions but has not received any. Last week, the DOJ sued California and Los Angeles County after local officials refused to investigate allegations made by the administration about noncitizen voting. People vote in Norwalk, Calif., during early voting in California's primary election on June 1, 2026. The Department of Justice has charged 28 green ca...