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Supreme Court Rebuffs Trump Bid to Overhaul Mail Ballot Rules

The Supreme Court has shut down Trump's bid to revamp mail ballot rules, with a 7-2 decision rejecting the administration's emergency petition as "arbitrary and capricious". This move effectively blocks changes to USPS mail-in ballot handling for the 2026 midterm elections.

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USPS Advances Mail Ballot Rules Amid SCOTUS Review

The USPS is pushing forward with new mail ballot rules, despite court challenges, citing a need to be ready for the 2026 general election. The rules, which drew 200,000 public comments, take effect immediately, even as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in.

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