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Democrats sue over voter roll cleanup, plus Omar, Brewers, Colombia…
The suit names Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin as a defendant and says Trump threatened to jail California election officials; the Justice Department says its actions follow the law.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Kenji Moonfield on this story, from BBN Tonight at 9:33 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Washington Examiner's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by Washington Examiner: “Democrats sue Trump administration over efforts to clean illegal registrants off voter rolls”, with reporting from New York Post, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo News (Washington Post), Epoch Times, Axios and NBC News.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 9:33 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: DC, Democrats, Ilhan Omar, Brewers, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Omar resurfaces, AI finds web flaw, Trump approval hits low (October 21).
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- Washington ExaminerDemocrats sue Trump administration over efforts to clean illegal registrants off voter rolls
- New York PostIlhan Omar gives head-scratching response when asked if she’s related to ex-husband in first interview since DC raid
- Yahoo SportsWhy this Brewers’ overlooked player will make or break World Series chances vs. Rays
- Yahoo News (Washington Post)Democrats sue Trump, DOJ over effort to remove voters from state rolls October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
- Epoch TimesDemocrats Sue Trump Admin Over Bid to Clean Up Voter Rolls October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
- AxiosDemocratic groups sue over Trump's alleged efforts to control state elections October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
- NBC NewsRep. Ilhan Omar’s home searched by federal agents in criminal probe October 12, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSenate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer sued President Trump and senior officials on Tuesday over the federal push to purge noncitizens from state voter rolls.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe forty-four-page complaint says Homeland Security first claimed nearly sixteen thousand noncitizens were registered in Nevada, then narrowed it to one hundred eighty-five.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNevada says all of them appear to be citizens.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSixteen thousand to one eighty-five. That's the fastest anyone has ever lost followers.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA Justice Department spokeswoman says its actions are grounded in the law and being litigated in open court.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCongresswoman Ilhan Omar called the claim that she married her brother insane, but told MS NOW, not to my knowledge, when asked if she's related to her ex-husband.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNot to my knowledge is the most dangerous four words in a group chat.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMeanwhile the Brewers host the Rays Friday, and pitcher Aaron Ashby has thrown twelve and a third scoreless innings this October.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentZero runs and Milwaukee has won every game he's pitched in. Dude is a lucky charm with a glove.
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