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Fewer than half of Americans expect midterm elections to be 'free and fair,' poll finds

Fewer than half of Americans believe the upcoming midterm elections will be "free and fair," according to a new poll — a sharp decline from after the 2024 election.

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City of Industry, CA, - June 08, 2026: A worker carries ballots at a Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on Monday, June 8, 2026 in City of Industry, CA. Counting continues on ballots cast for the state's primary election held June 2. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
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California, others challenge Trump effort to deny green cards over past use of public aid

California and others filed lawsuits Monday challenging new Trump administration rules for denying green cards to applicants who have relied on public assistance.

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South Gate, California - August 10, 2026: Jocelyn Xoletl, an assistant of attorney Karla Navarrete holds up a green card poster for a client to take a photo with on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in South Gate, California. Navarrete is an immigration attorney based in LA and Orange County with over 12 years of experience, in her career she has taken on over 1000 cases. A UCLA and Loyola Law School graduate, she says her inspiration is her mom, who immigrated to the states before she was born. (Arwen Clemans/Los Angeles Times)
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