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Supreme Court to decide on whether Trump’s voting-by-mail rules can go into effect – but might not rule yet on whether they’re constitutional

The Trump administration’s proposal to crack down on voting by mail in federal elections – articulated in a March 2026 executive order – faces its toughest legal test so far, as the Supreme Court decides whether to allow the measure to go ahead, or maintains a lower court’s block on…

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Trump's Executive Order on Mail-in Ballots is an Assault on Federalism and Separation of Powers

It seeks to usurp state and congressional power over election administration.

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Labour Day Shopping Guide: Which Major Supermarkets, Retailers, and Restaurants Are Open Today

Most major US supermarkets, retailers and many restaurant locations are open on Labor Day 2026, while USPS, major stock exchanges and numerous bank branches close for the federal holiday.

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Trump renews appeal to Supreme Court to restrict mail-in voting ahead of November midterms, calls it ‘commonsense measures’

Nearly one-third of US voters cast their ballots by mail.

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US judge extends block on Trump order to restrict mail-in voting

Indira Talwani’s ruling presents major setback for president as first states begin to send out mail ballots for midterms

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The Latest: Trump promises to campaign for Republicans despite sagging popularity

President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers facing tough reelection campaigns to run on his record in the White House despite his sagging popularity, and he pledged to campaign in all of the roughly three dozen contests that are likely to determine control of Congress

The Independent UK

New system for screening mail-in ballots risks denying entire batches, says whistleblower

US senator says that project, a key part of Trump’s voting restrictions, is ‘perilously rushed and potentially unlawful’

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The Latest: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down

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More mail-in ballots are arriving late and not being counted in key states, report reveals

At least 12 states holding House, Senate and/or gubernatorial races saw more late mail-in ballots go uncounted

The Independent UK

Judge lifts block on Trump’s mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms

This latest legal battle follows a Supreme Court procedural ruling favoring Trump just two days earlier

The Independent UK

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes election omnibus bill

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

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Narrow mail-in voting ruling by Supreme Court adds uncertainty to midterm elections without addressing constitutionality of Trump’s executive order

The reaction to a procedural ruling by the Supreme Court on Aug. 24, 2026, was immediate and sharp.

The Conversation

Donald Trump wins US Supreme Court nod to tighten mail voting rules before midterms

The US Supreme Court on Monday sided with the Trump administration in a legal fight over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, clearing a procedural hurdle for the policy just weeks before states begin sending ballots for the November midterm elections.

The Times of India

Supreme Court Hands Trump Sensational Victory Over Postal Voting Restrictions in High-Stakes Midterm Drama

The US Supreme Court has allowed Trump's administration to proceed with mail-in voting restrictions, impacting millions of voters before the 2026 midterm elections, though further legal challenges remain.

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The Independent UK

Supreme Court rules Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions can stay, for now, before fast-approaching midterms

Election officials warned of ‘chaos’ if Trump’s sweeping order is allowed to go into effect with just weeks before Election Day

The Independent UK

The Latest: Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and decline to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Conversation

Mail-in voting: Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to revive executive order setting limits, rejected by lower courts

John Jones knows about voter suppression. Currently the president of Dickinson College, Jones – nominated in 2002 by President George W. Bush and confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate – served for almost two decades as a federal court judge.

Roll Call

Judge blocks Trump order to restrict mail voting

A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict mail voting in federal elections in the states that challenged it, finding the executive branch and mail service did not have the power to do so. Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court…

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Ohio will be one of six states with a voter ID measure on the ballot this year

International Business Times UK

USPS Advances Trump's Mail Voting Crackdown With No Congressional Authorisation in Sight

The US Postal Service plans to overhaul mail-in voting, requiring federal registration for ballots, sparking legal challenges and debates over state versus federal control ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The Conversation

Why Trump can’t just decree changes to voting by mail – a former federal judge explains how the president’s executive order is ‘a solution looking for a problem’

International Business Times UK

Iran War Is Driving Prices Up — But Companies May Be Quietly Pushing Them Higher

Discover the economic impact of the Iran conflict on US jet fuel prices, with a 95% surge affecting airlines, consumers, and boosting defense contractor profits. Learn how rising oil prices lead to fuel surcharges and increased costs across the supply chain.

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Courts likely to block Trump’s effort to curtail mail-in voting

President Donald Trump’s effort to curtail mail voting through executive order will likely be ruled illegal in at least one of several lawsuits filed this week, experts said, the latest in the president’s long-running effort to assert federal control of elections. Democratic party groups and civil rights organizations have already…

International Business Times UK

USPS Imposes First-Ever 8% 'Fuel Fee' On Packages — Americans Hit As Middle East Tensions Send Costs Soaring

The USPS will impose an 8% fuel surcharge on packages starting April 2026, marking a significant shift in its pricing model amid rising fuel costs.

The Independent UK

USPS is struggling to stay afloat — and Amazon’s major delivery changes won’t help

Nearly 15 percent of packages delivered by USPS in 2025 came from Amazon, providing some stability for the agency, which has long operated at a loss and is running out of cash

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