USPS halts Trump‑linked mail‑voting system, Postmaster General David Steiner says work stopped

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Why did the USPS stop work on the system?

The agency halted development after the Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order that authorized the system. Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed the stop on Thursday, saying the court’s decision removed the legal basis for continuing the project.

What did Postmaster General David Steiner say about the halt?

Steiner told the Associated Press that the USPS had stopped work on Thursday and noted that his role was limited to operational concerns. He also declined to comment on the policy itself, emphasizing that the agency’s influence over the president’s order was minimal.

Did any outlet report a cost for the cancelled system?

No outlet included in the digests or the full report provided a cost estimate for the computer system that was halted.

How did the Supreme Court’s decision affect the project?

The Supreme Court’s rejection of Trump’s executive order earlier in the week eliminated the legal authority for the system, prompting the USPS to cease all development work as confirmed by Steiner.