Trump's Justice Department accused of breaching political neutrality

Summary

The Guardian reports that the Justice Department has intervened in the midterm elections in the contest’s final weeks, breaking with its longstanding practice of political neutrality. It cites a raid on a Democratic congresswoman’s home, the attorney general campaigning for Republican candidates, and other actions involving voter fraud cases and California’s voter records.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   18 Oct 2026, 17:18 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the Justice Department has taken multiple actions in the run-up to the midterms that it says violate the department’s longstanding practice of political neutrality.