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AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - Trump administration violated court order on mail-voting rules, judge says

A Massachusetts judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration violated a nationwide injunction by finalizing a rule that would significantly overhaul mail voting if allowed to take effect. Why it matters: The order allows the Trump administration to publish the rule Wednesday, but the U.S. Postal Service remains barred from making the dramatic changes to mail-in ballots. Driving the news: "Defendants cannot contend that they misunderstood the scope of the court's order, " U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani wrote in a five-page filing Tuesday afternoon. - "Accordingly, despite the Defendants' protestations that '[t]he United States takes its obligation to comply with court orders very seriously,' the court finds that…

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Le Pen Takes Commanding Lead in French Election Polls.

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally party, is on track to win the 2027 French presidential election, according to a new poll.

A new survey has revealed that France’s Marine Le Pen is leading all potential opponents in the 2027 French presidential race , reflecting a growing rightward shift across Europe. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s National Rally (RN) party, is on track to win the 2027 French presidential election , according to a new poll. DETAIL: According to a survey by Toluna-Harris, a market research firm, Le Pen is projected to win the second round of the 2027 presidential election against all likely opponents. French presidential elections used a two-round run-off system. In the first round, all candidates from all parties are permitted to stand. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote, the two most…Open

YOUTUBE (CNN) - A look back at the life of legendary musician Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, has died, according to a family statement. She was 80.

YOUTUBE (CNN) - Dolly Parton’s nephew announces her passing

In a video statement, Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, said Parton died “peacefully.” A small, private service will be held for her close family.

JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Federal judge says USPS 'feigned' compliance with stay on mail-in ballot rule

USPS issued the final rule last week and argued it did not violate Talwani's initial order because it made clear that the provision would not apply to the November midterms.

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Justice Department sends election monitors to South Carolina for Senate primary runoff

South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman advanced to the special primary runoff earlier this month. Both are seeking a full term in the upper chamber and are running to represent the Republican Party in the general.