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Newsom Bars Federal Agents, Warns Trump Interference in 2026

5/28/2026

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Newsom Bars

Governor Gavin Newsom warned that the Trump administration might try to interfere in the 2026 midterm elections, spurring legislative response.
May 27 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law barring federal agents from voter rolls and election technology without a court order.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said President Donald Trump is committed to confidence in elections.
President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers to redraw districts, prompting new maps in several states.

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Newsom Signs Law

Governor Gavin Newsom said the election-integrity law is the first step in a “mosaic” of measures to calm voter anxiety.
The election-integrity law was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in California, becoming state law immediately.
Sheriff Chad Bianco seized over 600,000 ballots, alleging fraud without evidence, prompting the law’s acceleration.
The law authorizes officials to sue ballot-removers while advocates urged $55 million for equipment and staff.

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Newsom Bars

Governor Gavin Newsom warned that the Trump administration might try to interfere in the 2026 midterm elections, spurring legislative response.
May 27 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law barring federal agents from voter rolls and election technology without a court order.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said President Donald Trump is committed to confidence in elections.
President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers to redraw districts, prompting new maps in several states.

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