Trump admin renews Supreme Court ask on mail ballots; armed man targets Ohio candidate

The Trump administration has renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court, asking the high court to permit new restrictions on mail-in voting to take effect before the upcoming November midterm elections. This request follows a federal judge's decision to extend an order that had blocked President Trump's executive order related to mail ballot regulations. The administration argues that its proposed rule, which would require the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to only deliver ballots to voters on a federal list and mandate specific state compliance like unique barcodes on envelopes, is crucial for election security.

However, the legal challenge unfolds as states have already begun sending out ballots, raising concerns among Democratic states and voting rights groups about the constitutionality and practicality of implementing such significant changes on short notice. Opponents contend that the rule could lead to confusion, chaos, and potentially disenfranchise eligible voters.

This marks the third time the Trump administration has sought the Supreme Court's intervention in the dispute. While the high court has previously allowed some aspects of the plan to advance, it has not yet issued a definitive ruling on the legality of the executive order. The outcome of this ongoing legal battle is poised to have considerable implications for the integrity and administration of the upcoming congressional elections.