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NYTIMES (Abbie VanSickle and Ann E. Marimow) - Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-In Voting, for Now

The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.

AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 visas of asylum seekers

The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas held by people who've sought asylum in the U.S., AP first reported on Monday. Why it matters: It would be the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history and would likely trigger legal challenges. What they're saying: "We are coordinating with DHS to identify and revoke the nonimmigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott told AP. - He wouldn't say how many visas might be revoked, adding, "as the process will be ongoing, the number of revocations remains dynamic and will be done on a rolling basis." -…

WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Diamond) - Trump moves to reshape White House’s South Lawn

The president's latest construction project involves changing the lawn's slope to bring it flush with his new helipad.

What is the purpose of the construction project involving the White House's South Lawn?
The construction project involves changing the slope of the South Lawn to bring it flush with a new helipad.
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AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - America's elections are getting caught in a fight over the mail

President Trump's push to restrict mail-in voting through the U.S. Postal Service could allow the federal government to exert control over voting data and state-run elections, voting rights groups say. Why it matters: The proposed rule could scramble the 2026 midterms by forcing local and state officials to adopt an untested federal system on short notice and potentially undermine confidence in U.S. elections. - The policy would require USPS to review outgoing mail-ballot envelopes for compliance with federal requirements before accepting them. - Election officials would also have to use a new Federal Ballot Mail Portal to submit personal information about voters receiving mail ballots. What they're saying: "It would be, I think,…

AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - Supreme Court upholds Trump's order to overhaul mail-in ballots

President Trump can implement an executive order restricting mail-in ballots just months before the midterm elections, the Supreme Court said Monday. Why it matters: The decision will upend midterm elections, putting election officials and administrators on a tight deadline to comply with the rule changes and aggravate privacy concerns for voters. - Trump has opposed mail-in voting for years, claiming without evidence that it contributes to fraud in elections. - One in three Americans voted by mail in the 2024 election, and Trump himself voted by mail in Florida's 2026 special election. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Go deeper: Thune's shield against Trump

Did President Trump use mail-in voting in any recent election?
Yes, Trump himself voted by mail in Florida's 2026 special election.
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What has been President Trump's stance on mail-in voting and what is his reasoning?
Trump has opposed mail-in voting for years, claiming without evidence that it contributes to fraud in elections.
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What did the Supreme Court decide on Monday regarding President Trump's executive order?
The Supreme Court said Monday that President Trump can implement an executive order restricting mail-in ballots just months before the midterm elections.
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NPR (Hansi Lo Wang) - Supreme Court pauses lower court ruling on Trump's mail voting order as hurdles loom

The Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling that blocked key parts of Trump's order to limit voting by mail for the midterms. But U.S. Postal Service work on the order remains blocked nationwide.

What action did the Supreme Court take regarding the lower court's ruling on Trump's mail voting order?
The Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling that had blocked key parts of Trump's order to limit voting by mail for the midterms. However, U.S. Postal Service work on the order remains blocked nationwide.
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NYTIMES (Joe Rennison) - What’s Behind the U.S. Treasury’s Latest Attempt to Lower Interest Rates

The Treasury Department said it could begin to buy back more of its debt, and bond market investors are assessing the potential effects on borrowing costs.