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"THEY'RE CAUGHT': California Elections Fraud Exposed — This Is MINDBLOWING"

Los Angeles, California - June 10, 2026

Los Angeles Petition Circulator Agrees to Plead Guilty to Paying Individuals to Register to Vote

A longtime Los Angeles County petition circulator has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of paying another person to register to vote. Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, 64, of Marina del Rey, also known as “Anika,” faces a potential sentence of up to five years in federal prison if the plea is accepted by the court.

Armstrong is scheduled to appear in federal court in Santa Ana on Monday. Court documents describe her as having worked for nearly two decades collecting signatures for initiatives, referendums, and recalls to qualify measures for California ballots. She was compensated by coordinators based on the number of valid signatures obtained from registered voters.

Federal prosecutors allege that Armstrong targeted areas with large numbers of individuals willing to sign in exchange for payment, including Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles. According to the plea agreement, she regularly paid between $2 and $3 to induce people to sign petitions. When some individuals lacked a permanent address, she reportedly instructed them at times to use one of her former Los Angeles addresses on voter registration forms. Those forms registered the individuals for both California and federal elections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Officials Comment on the Case

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli described the case during a news conference.

“This is not an allegation, this is not a theory, this is an example of admitted voter fraud,” Essayli said.

He stated that federal authorities intend to pursue election-related crimes aggressively. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon emphasized that false voter registrations can undermine public confidence in elections and that the Justice Department remains committed to ensuring elections are conducted fairly and without illegal interference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connection to Video Investigation and Broader Efforts

The case received attention after video footage recorded by conservative journalist James O’Keefe appeared to show cash being handed to a homeless individual. O’Keefe stated on social media that his investigation contributed to Armstrong being charged earlier this year.

The guilty plea occurs alongside a separate Justice Department lawsuit against California Secretary of State Shirley Weber. Federal officials are seeking access to the state’s unredacted voter file, including names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and portions of Social Security numbers. The department argues the information is needed under provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1960, the Help America Vote Act, and the National Voter Registration Act.

A federal judge in Santa Ana dismissed the lawsuit in January, determining that release of the information would violate federal privacy protections. State officials argued the request was intended to assist with immigration enforcement rather than election oversight. The Justice Department has appealed the decision, with arguments scheduled before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena.

Armstrong’s plea represents one of the more prominent federal voter fraud prosecutions tied to petition circulation in California in recent years. Federal prosecutors have not indicated whether additional individuals connected to the matter may face charges as the investigation continues.

 

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Drops HUGE Hint About 2028 - Democrats Just Got ROCKED

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.

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