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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.
USPS Deploys Untested IT Systems for Mail-In Ballots
A whistleblower has sounded the alarm on the Trump administration's hasty and secretive effort to roll out untested IT systems for mail-in ballots, warning of potentially catastrophic problems just ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The new systems are being developed in a way that ignores basic software development best practices, experts warn.
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.
USPS Advances Mail-In Ballot Tracking Despite Court Challenges
The USPS is pushing forward with a plan to boost mail-in ballot security and transparency by introducing uniquely serialized barcodes that allow for individual ballot tracking. This move would enable the Postal Service to scan and monitor absentee ballots as they're sent to and from voters, providing an added layer of accountability.