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Politics · United StatesUSPS halts Trump‑linked mail‑voting system, Postmaster General David Steiner says work stopped
The United States Postal Service stopped work on a computer system designed to support President Donald Trump's plan to limit mail voting. Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed the pause on Thursday, following the Supreme Court's rejection of the related executive order earlier that week.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court rejects Trump mail-voting overhaul plan
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump's plan to significantly alter national mail-voting rules. Following the decision, voting rights groups announced a voter protection campaign, while the Department of Justice and Homeland Security pursue separate election-related investigations.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Criticizes Appointed Justices After Mail Ballot Ruling
President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the Supreme Court justices he appointed after the court rejected his administration's planned restrictions on mail ballots. This follows a pattern of Trump expressing admiration for favorable rulings and sharp criticism for unfavorable ones.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court rejects Trump administration's mail ballot rules
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court to review lobster tracker lawsuit
The Supreme Court will decide this month whether to hear a case brought by a Maine lobsterman challenging a federal rule requiring GPS trackers on fishing boats. The ruling could impact the broader commercial fishing industry.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Blocks Trump Order Limiting Mail Balloting
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered the U.S. Postal Service not to implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting. The order came late Sunday, September 13, 2026, adding an obstacle to the administration's efforts to change election rules as the Supreme Court considers an appeal.
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Politics · United StatesInmates ask PA Supreme Court to reconsider life sentences
Four individuals serving mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder have asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reconsider their cases. They filed a rare King's Bench petition after the state legislature adjourned without passing legislation to address a prior court ruling that found such sentences unconstitutional.
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Politics · United StatesSurrogate asks Supreme Court to intervene in baby custody dispute
A surrogate who refused to abort a fetus diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. McKenna West is challenging a California court order that recognized the intended parents as the child's legal guardians.
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Federal Judge Blocks Missouri's Old Congressional Map for Midterms
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Missouri from using its old congressional districts for the upcoming midterm elections. This ruling follows the Supreme Court's decision not to intervene, adding to confusion over the state's electoral map.
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Politics · United StatesLawmakers urge Supreme Court to block USPS mail-in voting rule
Over 250 current and former members of Congress have urged the US Supreme Court to deny a request to pause a ruling blocking parts of a USPS mail-in voting rule. They argue the rule and a related executive order unconstitutionally infringe on Congress's authority over federal elections.
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Politics · United StatesMaine court allows father to restrict daughter's church attendance
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a father can decide whether his daughter attends an evangelical church. The decision upholds a lower court's order in a dispute over the child's religious upbringing, with the mother's lawyer planning an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Politics · United StatesGloria Steinem, feminist leader, dies at 92 amid abortion rights backlash
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem died at 92. Her life's work advocating for reproductive rights and women's equality has seen significant victories, but also a powerful backlash, particularly following the US Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Maryland court allows redistricting amendment on November ballot
Maryland voters will decide in November on a Democratic-backed congressional redistricting amendment after the state's Supreme Court allowed it on the ballot. The court reversed lower rulings that had blocked the measure but ordered the ballot summary to be rewritten.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration asks Supreme Court to lift mail-ballot order
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to reject a federal judge's order that halts new rules for mail-in voting. The appeal comes as North Carolina prepares to send out mail ballots, with a whistleblower report warning the new rules could prevent millions of ballots from being sent.
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Politics · United StatesNew Jersey asks Supreme Court to rule on prediction market regulation
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve a legal dispute over the regulation of prediction markets. The case could determine whether these platforms are considered sports betting, subject to state laws, or financial derivatives regulated by the federal government.
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Thousands to rally for voting rights in Washington ahead of midterms
Thousands of protesters are expected on the National Mall for the "Defend the Vote" March on Washington, organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III. The event follows a Supreme Court decision that reinterpreted the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Lifts Block on Trump Mail-In Voting Order After SCOTUS Ruling
A federal judge has lifted a nationwide injunction blocking President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting. The Supreme Court ruled a previous challenge was premature, but states have filed a new lawsuit arguing the USPS rule interferes with election administration.
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Politics · United StatesLawyer predicts court challenges for new Canada duties
A lawyer who previously worked on a case that led the US Supreme Court to strike down a tariff tool favoured by Donald Trump believes new duties imposed on Canada are likely to face legal challenges. The expert cited a high probability of court action.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court Allows Trump Mail-In Voting Order to Proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a Trump executive order concerning mail-in voting to move forward, reversing decisions made by lower courts. The ruling, however, was based on procedural matters, and the legality of the order itself remains under challenge. Arizona officials have stated that current mail-in voting procedures will not change for voters in the state.
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Politics · United StatesClarence Thomas: 'Stay Black and die' retort to racial expectations
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has spoken out against the expectation that Black Americans should adhere to specific political viewpoints based on their race. He shared a retort he used, 'stay Black and die,' to push back against such mandates.
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