Politics · October 21, 2026
2 teenagers arrested for alleged plot targeting California high school, police say
Two 15-year-old female students were arrested for an alleged shooting plot targeting Corona High School in California. The investigation began in early October after the FBI flagged social media threats, leading local police to search residences and electronic devices. Authorities report that the suspects spent several months discussing the plan. Separately, articles from other outlets discuss unrelated Department of Justice activity regarding noncitizen voter registration in California, detailing federal pressure on state election officials and criminal charges against 28 individuals shortly before the election.
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- ABC NewsMBFC: Left-Center
2 teenagers arrested for alleged plot targeting California high school, police say
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Trump’s DOJ steps up pressure on California over noncitizen voters 2 weeks from election • Ohio Capital Journal
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- Iowa Capital DispatchMBFC: Left
Trump’s DOJ steps up pressure on California over noncitizen voters • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Riverside County teen girls busted in school shooting plot in California
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Reported across the spectrum
- Two 15-year-old female students were arrested for a plot targeting Corona High School.
- The FBI notified local police of social media threats on October 6.
- Search warrants were executed at several residences in Riverside County.
- One suspect attended Corona High School and the other attended Norco High School.
Reported by only some outlets
- Police stated the suspects spent several months discussing the alleged plan.
- Electronic devices were seized as part of the evidence collection.
- The Department of Justice filed criminal charges against 28 noncitizens in California regarding voter registration.
- Federal prosecutors requested a judge to halt the counting of ballots from suspected noncitizens.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight the potential for federal investigations into voter registration to intimidate legitimate voters and focus on the political timing of the DOJ's actions.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
emphasize the proactive 'busting' of the plot by law enforcement and the specific locations involved in the Riverside County conspiracy.
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