DOJ Finds It - California's Election Scandal Just Blew WIDE OPEN
Los Angeles, California - June 8, 2026
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli Says California Continues to Block Federal Audit of Voter Rolls
U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli stated that state officials are continuing to block a federal audit of California’s voter registration rolls more than a year after the Department of Justice first sought access. Essayli said his office has identified multiple state policies that have raised concerns about election administration.
Those policies include allowing first-time voters who cannot provide a Social Security number or driver’s license to register using alternative forms of identification. Accepted documents include gym membership cards, employer identification cards, credit or debit cards, and prescription drug labels. The state also permits the use of insurance cards, which has drawn scrutiny because California provides state-funded health coverage to certain individuals regardless of immigration status.
Additional concerns cited by the office include delays in removing deceased voters from the rolls and limited restrictions on third-party ballot harvesting.
Federal Authority and Legal Dispute
Essayli said federal law grants the Attorney General authority to review state voter files to confirm that only eligible U.S. citizens are voting in federal elections.
“For over a year, the Department of Justice has been trying to audit California’s voter rolls,” Essayli wrote. “Federal law gives the Attorney General the authority to review state voter files and confirm that only eligible U.S. citizens are voting in federal elections.”
He added that California has refused to comply, citing state privacy laws. Essayli stated that those laws do not apply to the federal government in this context.
“AAG Dhillon sent California a letter explaining our legal authority,” Essayli wrote, referring to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon. “California refused to comply, claiming state privacy laws block the review, an argument that does not hold up because those laws don’t apply to the federal government in this context.”
The Justice Department has filed suit against California. The case is currently before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Context of Ongoing Ballot Counting
Essayli’s statements come as California continues processing hundreds of thousands of ballots from the June primary election. In the Los Angeles mayoral race, preliminary leads have shifted as additional ballots were counted in the days following Election Day. Critics have pointed to the pace of counting and changes in vote totals as reasons for concern about election integrity.
Essayli said that if California wants voters to trust its elections, the state should allow the federal review rather than fight to keep records closed.
“If California genuinely wants voters to trust its elections, it should open its records, not fight to keep them closed,” he wrote. “What are they afraid of?”
California officials have previously defended the state’s election system, stating that existing safeguards are sufficient and that there is no evidence of widespread irregularities affecting outcomes. The dispute over federal access to voter rolls continues as the legal case proceeds.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Drops HUGE Hint About 2028 - Democrats Just Got ROCKED
Washington, D.C. - June 10, 2026
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Leaves Door Open to 2028 Presidential Run While Prioritizing Healthcare
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has not ruled out a potential 2028 presidential campaign but has stated that expanding access to healthcare remains her primary focus. In recent comments to Fox News, she addressed speculation about her future in national politics.
“Could I be president? Could I not be president? Maybe, maybe not,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
She emphasized that the impact of policy outcomes matters more than holding any particular office.
“What matters more is that we guarantee healthcare in this country,” she told Fox News Digital.
Ocasio-Cortez indicated that pursuing higher office could conflict with her legislative priorities.
“There’s a world where in order to do that, I shouldn’t have that job,” she said. “There’s a world where, maybe. But the most important thing is getting everyone healthcare in this country.”
Her remarks come amid ongoing speculation among Democrats about potential 2028 presidential candidates. Several prominent figures, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, are frequently mentioned as possible contenders.
Other Democratic Figures Address Future Plans
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has stated that he will not run for president in 2028. Moore, who is in the third year of his first term, said he remains focused on his responsibilities as governor and plans to seek reelection in Maryland next year.
“I’m not running,” Moore told The Associated Press.
He also clarified that he is not positioning himself for a potential vice presidential role and described his out-of-state travel as efforts to bring business opportunities back to Maryland.
Pete Buttigieg has continued to engage in media and public discussions following his time in the Biden administration. He has indicated that he is prioritizing conversations with voters and party members rather than pursuing specific offices in the immediate term.
Buttigieg told the Washington Examiner that he is using his voice in traditional and new media to discuss ways to improve outcomes for people who do not identify with established parties.
“I don’t know what that means for me, politically or professionally, a long way from making any decisions about that, but I know that’s what I need to be doing right now,” Buttigieg said.
Broader Context of Democratic Planning
Speculation about the 2028 Democratic field continues as the party assesses its direction following recent electoral outcomes. Ocasio-Cortez’s comments reflect a focus on policy priorities such as healthcare access, while other potential candidates have offered varying levels of clarity about their intentions.
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Some healthcare experts have noted that government-provided healthcare systems in other countries face significant challenges, including high costs and access issues, though perspectives on these models differ.
As Democratic figures continue to navigate their individual paths, the party’s approach to the next presidential cycle remains a subject of ongoing discussion among observers and participants.
