Military officer turned public figure
President Trump has issued an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security to compile lists of eligible voters and barring the U.S. Postal Service from sending absentee ballots to anyone not on these lists. The order aims to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms but faces multiple legal challenges citing constitutional overreach and risks of voter disenfranchisement. The American Postal Workers Union has launched a campaign defending mail voting, emphasizing its safety and efficiency.
A federal judge has demanded a perjury-safe declaration from senior DOJ and Treasury officials on the fate of the Anti-Weaponization Fund. The court’s action comes as the government faces pressure from Republicans and allies who seek payouts for those labeled as weaponization victims. The process hinges on a formal statement that the fund will not advance in any form.