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. 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. Democrats and Republicans are deciding which races to prioritize with Election Day just two weeks away.
President Trump is campaigning in key perennial purple states like Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas, Iowa and Florida this week. TikTok employees repeatedly raised concerns about the app's risks to children, including sexual exploitation and exposure to suicide content. Previously unreported court records show employees' frustration with leadership's response to these issues.
Depositions filed in March 2026 provide new insights into TikTok's child safety measures since its surge in popularity in 2018. Staff alerted management about minors engaging with sexual content, which the company profited from. They also identified loopholes that allowed users under 18 to bypass age restrictions and block parental oversight of their app activity.
The records show that TikTok avoided conducting age surveys, fearing it would have to share results with the Federal Trade Commission. Cold and flu season in the U.S. starts this month and lasts through May, according ot the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cooler temperatures and drier air can increase our vulnerability to illnesses like the common cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19.
Get ahead of the game now by putting together a cold-and-flu prep kit. Here's what experts say you should have in your home. For more advice on how to stock your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.
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