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A bombshell whistleblower complaint, submitted to Sen. Richard Blumenthal's office, reveals that the U.S. Postal Service allegedly kept building a new system to restrict mail-in ballots even after federal courts ordered it to stop it. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias breaks down the two major allegations: that USPS defied court orders while developing its new "Federal Ballot Mail Portal," and that the system is designed with a "zero percent failure rate" — meaning if just one ballot in a batch of thousands can't be verified, the entire batch gets rejected and sent back, potentially disenfranchising voters over a single mismatched name or address.

David Waldman had so much that he wanted to tell you yesterday! Then, he remembered he had a show today that would be just perfect to fit those things into. Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll believed in the rules, military protocol and America. So much so that he went directly to the President of the Unted States to describe the clear and present danger… Oh well. Sad, actually. a tragedy. Dan wasn't cut out for Pete Hicseth's troll army's crusade against cultures… and every nation in this hemisphere that Russia and China don't have dibs on. The real tragedy is that Dems will now need to tit for tat this down to the gates of Hell. Should "Purcell" apply to the federal government? Why, exactly, should SCOTUS care what you think? Donald K. Trump is set to do anything he can get away with, whether it helps him or not. Any unlocked door, he will go in. The U.S. Postal Service will be destroyed, because, it is right there, also because it will screw the election.

OA1292 - Jenessa takes us through the Supreme Court's 6-3 shadow docket ruling in Trump v. California, which lifted a preliminary injunction blocking Trump's executive order directing the U.S. Postal Service to gatekeep mail-in ballot delivery before the midterms. Is this a procedural technicality or a five-alarm fire for November? And what does it mean that the Postal Service published its final rule on a Friday night, in apparent violation of an injunction, right before the Court's Monday ruling? Jenessa walks through the chaotic docket, Judge Talwani's genius pivot, and why Justice Jackson's 20-page solo dissent might be the most important thing you read this election season. Cases discussed: Trump v. California (Supreme Court shadow docket, 8/25/2026) League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump, D. Mass. DSCC v. Trump, D.D.C. State of California v. United States Postal Service Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!

With just over 60 days until the midterms, Donald Trump is still trying to weaponize the U.S. Postal Service against mail-in voters. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias breaks down the legal fight playing out in federal courts in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., including a temporary restraining order that's now being appealed. He also reads directly from the Department of Justice's own court filings, in which lawyers compare mail-in ballots to overweight packages, cremated remains and fake bombs to justify blocking them.

We're diving into the latest news and controversy, from President Trump's ongoing feud with Iran to the debate over vaccines and the future of our country. Join us as we explore the complexities of these issues and hear from experts and everyday Americans sharing their thoughts and opinions. Today's episode is packed with exciting discussions, including a conversation with Jonathan Fahey, a former federal prosecutor and acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about the recent decision by New York Governor Kathy Hochul to ban law enforcement from cooperating with ICE. We also hear from a caller who shares a personal story about the potential link between vaccines and autism, and discuss the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy trial, where the jury is deliberating the fate of a woman accused of murdering her three children. We're also tackling the topic of election integrity, with a discussion about the new rule requiring states to provide the U.S. Postal Service with a list of approved voters, and the potential implications for the upcoming midterm elections. And, of course, we're talking about the ongoing conflict with Iran, including the recent strikes by the U.S. military and the response from the Iranian government.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The band is back together again this week as John Yoo ends his truancy, and we take up the fresh legal and constitutional disputes of the moment, starting with the Supreme Court's recent rulings about mail-in ballots and the Trump Administration's efforts to enlist the Postal Service on behalf of election integrity. From there we […]

President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of honor to NASA's Artemis II astronauts on Friday. Trump unveiled America's space ambitions as he signed an executive order to create a new space academy while emphasizing the importance of space exploration for national security and economic growth.Social media platform X says it investigated a Chinese bot farm of 200,000 fake accounts. It found hundreds of accounts posting anti-artificial intelligence content targeting America.The Department of Justice filed an appeal after a federal judge's temporary restraining order blocked key parts of the U.S. Postal Service's new mail-in ballot rules in the legal battle before the November midterms.

Popok reports in breaking news on Judge Talwani's late night decision last night BLOCKING Trump and his Postal Service from implementing new rules to force the states to use a new Federal  voter registration portal, and new Post office approved envelops all in violation of the Constitution. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 28. A federal judge finds the Trump administration violated Anthropic's first amendment rights by deeming it a supply-chain risk. Plus, prosecutors scale up their crackdown on insider trading on prediction markets. And as more young people opt out of even searching for entry-level roles, WSJ reporter Natasha Dangoor details the rising interest in apprenticeships on both sides of the Atlantic. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a major win for free and fair elections, a federal judge blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing key parts of Donald Trump's anti-mail voting order. In this episode, Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias breaks down Judge Indira Talwani's critical ruling and reveals how it will impact the midterm elections. Plus, Marc explains why Trump's refusal to accept the 2020 election results is at the heart of the battles we're fighting today.

The Department of Justice just made a major move to restore a U.S. Postal Service rule that could cripple mail-in voting in the 2026 midterms. Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, walks through where this fast-moving litigation stands, how we got here and what's coming that you're not hearing about anywhere else.

The band is back together again this week as John Yoo ends his truancy, and we take up the fresh legal and constitutional disputes of the moment, starting with the Supreme Court's recent rulings about mail-in ballots the the Trump Administration's efforts to enlist the Postal Service on behalf of election integrity. From there we move on to the novel proposal to bring back prize courts and authorize old fashioned "privateers" to capture Iranian shipping on the high seas and profit from their cargoes—something United States hasn't done since around the time of Andrew Jackson (Trump's favorite president, perhaps not coincidentally.). Then, on to the emerging controversy over Flock cameras, and whether we can trust the government not to abuse them or use them to spy on and harass us. This week's cameo appearance is from our favorite classist Alex Priou, who joins us to discuss his terrifically cheeky recenbt essay, "How to Be an Elitist." And our listener question this week is: why does the president get to select the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Shouldn't that be up to the members of the Court? The president doesn't get to appoint the Speaker of the House, after all, and the language on this matter in the Constitution is incomplete or ambiguous. Hmmm.

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President Donald Trump said on Friday that farmers and ranchers will, in the future, be able to process food they produce.“For years I have heard that they have had a tremendous problem with the Big Processors, who many say are a nasty Monopoly,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, his social media website.A district judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing parts of a rule that aim to tighten mail-in voting requirements ahead of the November congressional elections.U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston issued a temporary restraining order at the behest of some states and voting rights groups, following the U.S. Supreme Court's Aug. 24 ruling that led to the lifting of earlier injunctions blocking Trump's plans to ensure only U.S. citizens receive and cast ballots.

24 states sue to block a new Postal Service rule restricting mail-in ballots. Plus, groups report a spike in U.S. troops seeking to leave the military as conscientious objectors. And, Pennsylvania sees its first confirmed deaths from measles in 35 years. Jena Griswold, Priya Sridhar, Paola Ramos, and Josh Einiger all join the 11th Hour with Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(August 27, 2026) Meta to pay up to $17.1 billion in landmark settlement over social media addiction claims. How will Meta’s new rule affect teens? Here are the changes. Judge allows Postal Service to restrict mail voting… for now. Is this the worst time to buy a house in California? Why timing really is everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado has joined 23 other states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service tied to a presidential executive order targeting mail-in ballots. This comes as the state celebrates a settlement with Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, over concerns about how it hooks children. Then, wild horses are an iconic image of the American West, but the ability to roam free comes at a cost. Plus, Indie 102.3 marks Colorado's 150th anniversary with music, and we remember the legendary musician and philanthropist, Dolly Parton. 

CannCon and Alpha Warrior open with a DHS statement on crime rates that Alpha is very pleased about, tying the drop back to deportation numbers and a broader debate over what actually drives the trend. From there they cover a wave of Democrat officials being charged over pandemic relief fraud, including a Massachusetts state representative facing eleven counts, plus a separate case involving postal employees recruited into a twenty four million dollar stolen check scheme. The centerpiece is the why we vote segment, where a federal judge lifts the last block on the President's mail in voting overhaul, letting the Postal Service move forward with its final rule ahead of the midterms. They close with a clip of leftists in LA County openly regretting their choices after a rough mayoral debate. Expect strong opinions, some good natured needling, and plenty of election talk.

-- On the Show: -- Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80 after donating millions to medical research, providing free books to children, and defending rights -- South Carolina Republicans nominate Darline Graham for Senate despite her admitting she knows nothing about China and Taiwan -- An Iowa voter who backed Donald Trump three times expresses deep frustration over prices and tells the president to stop his excuses -- Kentucky congressional candidate Ralph Alvarado removes photos with Donald Trump and America First slogans from his campaign website -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejects US tariff demands, prompting Donald Trump to post angry online threats -- Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania die of measles after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promotes chicken soup over evidence -- The Supreme Court allows Donald Trump to temporarily direct the Postal Service to filter mail ballots using federal lists -- Escalating trade tariffs between the United States and Canada threaten to raise prices on toilet paper due to its heavy reliance on wood pulp -- On the Bonus Show: A California couple confront their surrogate in court, Target faces backlash over a Halloween costume, a judge strikes down Texas's drag show ban, and much more...

The Supreme Court just ruled that legal challenges to Donald Trump's anti-voting executive order were filed too soon, but the fight is just getting started. The U.S. Postal Service has since finalized a rule that could block your mail-in ballot unless your state hands over sensitive voter data to the federal government. In this episode, Democracy Docket's Marc Elias breaks down where the fight is headed next, from courts in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., to another likely showdown at the Supreme Court, and why Trump's own side built the legal doctrines that could end up sinking the rule. Plus, what's at stake for the 2026 midterms if it isn't stopped. 

CannCon and Ashe open with the CIA director making an unannounced trip to Moscow and speculate on what business would justify a visit nobody was supposed to know about. From there they dig into three Secret Service communications officials being suspended and stripped of clearances in a leak probe that appears tied to the Air Force One plane swap story, with both the FBI and CIA involved. The middle of the show covers the Department of Education rollback and a Colorado teacher taking on her own union, sparking a broader conversation about decision rights and who should actually hold them. The back half is heavy on elections, from Michigan's motor voter whistleblower claims and a Postal Service standoff with a federal judge to an Ohio proof of citizenship block and Lisa Murkowski's shifting explanations on the Save America Act. Plenty of banter and real depth throughout.

In 2024, Americans spent an average of six full workdays a year filling out government forms, according to the government's own estimates. That's a total of 12 billion hours, or $430 billion of uncompensated labor a year. It's easy to read something like this and say: “Oh, well, government is inefficient. That's the price we pay for nice things.” But no, it's not. Social Security, Medicare and the Postal Service are incredibly complex programs that are easy to use. When government is hard to gain access to, it is often by design. Republicans want paying taxes to be a hellish hassle. Programs for the poor are often designed to humiliate, punish, control or scrutinize. How the government works is always a choice. When it works poorly, we should ask why — and we should demand better.   Annie Lowrey is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of the new book “The Time Tax: How the Government Wastes Our Time — and How to Fix It.” She is also, I should note, my wife, so this is a book whose ideas I have been living with for years. They have quietly infused more than a few episodes of this show. So it's a thrill to finally get to explore them directly.  This episode contains strong language. Mentioned: The Time Tax by Annie Lowrey Give People Money by Annie Lowrey Why Americans Hate Welfare by Martin Gilens Book Recommendations: My Silent War by Kim Philby To Hate Like This Is to Be Happy Forever by Will Blythe Gender Trouble by Judith Butler Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.html This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Annie Galvin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, with Kate Sinclair. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Aman Sahota, Johnny Simon and Isaac Jones. Our recording engineer is Aman Sahota. Cinematography by Marina King. Video editing by Brandon Belk-Yee, Dani Dillon and Julian Hackney. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Rollin Hu, Kristin Lin, Emma Kehlbeck, Jack McCordick and Jan Kobal. Original music by Pat McCusker. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Shows is Annie-Rose Strasser.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The United States is now in a full-blown trade war with Canada after negotiations collapsed, as Canadian leaders across the political spectrum unite against Trump's escalating threats. Ben, Brett and Jordy break down Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bizarre “Economic D-Day” against Iran and his stunning admission about the potential consequences for the global financial system. They also discuss Trump's bizarre IndyCar spectacle in Washington, including an awkward scene involving Melania Trump and Natalie Harp. Ben breaks down the Supreme Court's latest ruling allowing Trump's controversial election executive order to remain in effect for now, including its potential impact on mail-in ballots and the Postal Service. And the brothers discuss another Houthi attack on a Saudi tanker in the Red Sea as the Trump regime faces growing questions over its claims about the Strait of Hormuz. Deals from our sponsors!  Quince: Go to https://quince.com/meidas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Willie's Remedy: Order now at https://drinkwillies.com and use code MEIDAS for 20% off your first order plus free shipping on orders over $95. IQ Bar: Text TRUTH to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/MEIDAS and use promo code MEIDAS at checkout. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af Sidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652 The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949 The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Five Minute News: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/five-minute-news/id1471715443 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Mary and Andrew, recent moves by President Trump's administration have been following a pattern: “If at first you don't succeed, try try again.” The co-hosts begin by breaking down the flurry of news surrounding mail voting, starting with Monday afternoon's decision by the Supreme Court to allow President Trump's executive order curtailing mail voting to proceed, though not issuing a decision on the merits of the order. They discuss that decision in conjunction with the Postal Service's announcement on Friday for a final rule that would comply with the executive order, a move that Andrew calls a proxy for the government to “have the Postal Service act in a way that has a clearly disproportionate impact on certain voters.” Then, a conversation about birthright citizenship after a motion was filed yesterday rejecting Trump's executive orders that attempt to limit the legal principle. Plus, an analysis of the Second and Ninth Circuit Court's rulings disqualifying U.S. Attorneys that were improperly appointed by Trump and a quick nod to Minnesota suing the governor of Texas for not extraditing an ICE agent accused of shooting a man in Minneapolis.  Tune in next week as we switch to Wednesday morning releases — and video editions of Main Justice available on YouTube. A Note to Listeners: As the 2026 midterm elections heat up, MS NOW is headed to the Lone Star State. Join more than a dozen of your favorite hosts - including Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Jen Psaki, Michael Steele, Ali Velshi and more - in Arlington, Texas on September 26 for a day of community and conversation about the issues that matter most to you. Get your tickets at ms.now/together.  Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump just won a partial victory in his bid to turn the U.S. Postal Service into a political weapon against voters. Plus, the data center backlash is coming for Republicans. Joyce Vance, Nnamdi Egwuonwu, Adrian Fontes, Justin Wolfers, and Pat Garofalo all join the 11th Hour with Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Supreme Court ruling that could inject turmoil into the midterm elections, just over two months from now. Today's emergency ruling says President Trump can go forward with his recent executive order directing the Postal Service and Department of Homeland Security to take part in deciding who can or cannot vote by mail. Plus, the president's latest argument that he needs the ballroom for the new bunker that will go beneath it, and some new reporting from The Washington Post about a bunker that already exists under the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down new DOJ evidence being built against James Comey, including text messages from his own family and passages from his novels that prosecutors say show he knew how to incite violence against President Trump while keeping deniability. Bryan covers the Trump administration's plan for the largest mass visa revocation in US history, a Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for new Postal Service ballot verification rules, and a DSA volunteer drive in South Carolina training members to indoctrinate children into socialism. He also breaks down a growing GOP revolt against AI data centers as Democrats turn the issue into a midterm weapon. Plus, Bryan covers Iran's new $10 million bounty on Barron Trump as its naval blockade squeeze intensifies, Palestinian kite and balloon attacks threatening a fresh flare-up in Gaza, a mega El Niño threatening global coffee, wheat, and chocolate supplies, and China's booming "hardship camps" sending spoiled kids to work on farms. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, James Comey, DOJ, indictment, Deep State, visa revocation, asylum, Supreme Court, Postal Service, mail-in ballots, DSA, socialism, AI data centers, midterms, Iran, Barron Trump, bounty, IRGC, naval blockade, Gaza, El Nino, coffee, chocolate, China, hardship camps

Today's Headlines: The Wall Street Journal revealed that Trump personally called a senior DOJ official to settle the antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation — days before trial, after Live Nation's CEO met with Trump at the White House to "discuss Kennedy Center bookings". Live Nation reportedly promised $10 billion in US investment in exchange for a favorable settlement so generous that most states refused to join it and kept suing, ultimately winning a jury verdict in April finding Live Nation illegally monopolizing the concert ticketing market. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to let Trump's mail-in voting restrictions move forward — not on whether they're constitutional, but on whether states had legal standing to sue — meaning DHS is now distributing citizenship lists to states and the Postal Service will only send ballots to pre-approved voters, with each state left to decide whether to comply before the Court rules on the actual merits, which is a convenient timeline heading into November. The Court also let Trump's ballroom-bunker construction continue while they decide whether it can continue. Yes, you read that right. On the immigration beat, the Trump administration is planning the largest mass visa revocation in US history, targeting up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas held by asylum seekers issued between 2016 and 2026. And because somehow we are still at war with Iran even after “winning” several times, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held an event threatening any country that does business with Iran with "the full reach of American power" under something called Operation Economic Outcast, without specifying any actual steps or deadlines, while Iran's trading partners apparently told them they don't really care. And finally, today is the South Carolina Senate runoff between Lindsey Graham's sister Darline — who refused to say whether she would have certified Biden's 2020 win — and Ralph Norman, with Trump's super PAC spending $800,000 on her behalf.  Resources/Articles mentioned: WSJ: The Trump Intervention That Got the DOJ Off Live Nation's Back Axios: Trump says communities that oppose data centers are "making a mistake" NBC News: Supreme Court sides with Trump on some restrictions for mail-in ballots WaPo: Supreme Court eases path for Trump's sweeping limits on mail-in balloting Time: The Supreme Court Let Trump's Ballroom Proceed—for Now. Here's What That Means Axios: Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 visas of asylum seekers NYT: Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff MS Now: Darline Graham refuses to say if she would have certified 2020 election results Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a lower court block on President Trump's Executive order adding new requirements for mail-in voting, ruling that Democrat-led states sued before the Postal Service had finalized its regulations. The decision allows the Administration's policy to move forward for now as challenges continue in the lower courts. The Sekulow team discusses this major Supreme Court ruling, the latest election integrity battle, the ACLJ's legal work – and much more.

(August 25, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Supreme Court allows Trump to pursue mail voting limits. U.S. Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain. USS Abraham Lincoln headed for port in Thailand after 250 days at sea. San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio on suspicion of engaging in prostitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, in an emergency opinion, the Supreme Court decided that the Trump Administration can go forward with an executive order that would fundamentally change the way elections are conducted in the U.S.   Under the order, the Department of Homeland Security would create lists of U.S. citizens eligible to vote that it would send to states, and the U.S. Postal Service would decide who can get mail-in ballots. Though this isn’t the final legal word, the ruling creates a new level of uncertainty just ten weeks from the midterm elections.   Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joins us for a discussion.

Hawk reads the order rather than the coverage, and the distinction matters. The Court did not decide whether any of this is lawful. It held that the states lack standing because the order has not been implemented, that a president may direct agencies within his own branch, and that setting prosecutorial priorities falls under Article II. The majority says explicitly that implementation may still prove unlawful. The dissent argues the two subsections cannot be read apart. Citizenship lists get built in one, investigations get prioritized in the next, and the government has conceded those lists will be incomplete. Two things most reports will miss. Judge Indira Talwani has injunctions in two separate cases and today's order reaches only one. And Steve Vladeck notes the Postal Service rule is already written, with a ruling on it possible within hours. Seventy days out, the practical timeline may matter more than the legal one. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Pags breaks down a major Supreme Court victory for President Trump on mail-in voting just months before the midterms—and explains why involving the U.S. Postal Service could be a game-changing part of the plan. Then Vice President JD Vance hits the campaign trail, including a stop in Maine where Susan Collins and the battle for control of the Senate take center stage. Back in Texas, things are getting VERY expensive: Ted Cruz predicts the Paxton Senate race could become a staggering $200 million political war as Gov. Greg Abbott throws his support behind Ken Paxton. Then Kay Hill joins Pags with a wild update from New York City. Zohran Mamdani reportedly disappeared on vacation after announcing his controversial pied-à-terre tax proposal—and now even major media outlets are asking where he went. Are Mamdani's biggest promises already falling apart? Pags and Kay dig into the growing backlash, while callers have some MUCH stronger words for the DSA and its agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on America in the MorningBessent Announces Iran Sanctions Plan The Trump administration announced what they call an unprecedented series of measures aimed at isolating Iran's economy, already in tatters, from the rest of the world.  John Stolnis reports from Washington the proposed sanctions would target countries that want to do business with the Islamic Republic.  Canada Plans Retaliatory Tariffs Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States today after relations deteriorated sharply Monday, with President Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far worse” than existing tariffs, as Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney accusing Washington of trying to subordinate his nation.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   SCOTUS Rules On Mail-In Ballots The Supreme Court gave a victory to President Trump on Monday, clearing his executive order on mail-in ballots.  However, as correspondent Ed Donahue reports, more legal and practical challenges loom over whether the U.S. Postal Service and other federal agencies can finish carrying out Trump's directives before the November election.   Wanted Massachusetts Woman Found The search for a woman wanted in connection with the death of her Police Officer husband in Massachusetts is over.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.   Iran's Sanction Response Iran is responding harshly to the Trump administration's plans to unleash crippling sanction on nations that do business with Iran following the statements by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.  Correspondent Laurence Brooks reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that both militarily and economically, Iran no longer has any control – audio courtesy of CBS News.   Latest On The Nevada Wildfire The worst wildfire season in the western U.S. in years continues to claim thousands of acres and dozens of homes.  The latest place – but not the only place - to feel the threat:  Reno, Nevada.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Judge's Ruling In Clancy Trial The trial for a Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three children continues this week after the judge in the case declined to grant a mistrial.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump Administration Targeting Visas The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. Oregon Murder Suspect Found A man on the run and wanted for a quintuple murder in Oregon has been found dead.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 yesterday to lift a block on key parts of President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting.The decision allows the administration to move forward with creating voter eligibility lists and involving the Postal Service in mail ballot delivery. The three liberal justices dissented, and more legal fights are still ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Mark Carney declares economic “war” against the United States, new tariffs kick in on Canadian imports. The U.S. Postal Service announces a forthcoming rule that will compel states to furnish identifying data for mailed ballots. And Chief Justice John Roberts gives President Trump the green light to continue constructing a new White House ballroom – for now.  Photo: Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday, August 24, 2026 Today, minority leader Hakeem Jeffries met in secret with Jared Kushner to discuss how a Democratic House could work with the Trump administration; the Postal Service has published its rule on refusing to send mail ballots to people not on a federal list; Trump's claims about immigrants voting in Nevada turned out to be completely false; the Navy is weighing removing a Black Navy veteran's name from a new ship and replacing it with Donald Trump; the DNC is suing the Justice Department for communications about ballot seizures during the midterms; the President will travel to South Carolina to campaign for Darline Nordone; trade talks with Canada have cratered and Mark Carney is fighting back; the Pentagon has fired the editor of Stars and Stripes; Republicans are criticizing the administration's plan to import foreign beef; protected wild horses are heading to slaughter; a court has slashed Alex Jones' $50M payout to two Sandy Hook families; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. 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Joe is back and he's not holding anything back — we are officially in a war, and today's show proves it. It starts with a $23 million bombshell: three U.S. Postal Service workers indicted in a fraudulent check scheme, and if that doesn't make you question who's handling your mail-in ballot this November, nothing will. Joe breaks down why "trust me bro" doesn't cut it anymore, connects it to a fresh Rasmussen poll showing 60% of Americans already expect widespread cheating in the fall midterms, and asks the question nobody in the corporate press wants to touch: what has actually been done about it? From judges gutting election security guardrails to the BAR's stranglehold on the legal system to the Eric Coomer/Dominion questions that refuse to die, Joe lays out the machine — the one, he says, that never had to win an election because it was built to never lose one.Then whistleblower and recovering FBI agent Kyle Seraphin joins the show for a no-holds-barred conversation on the January 6th "pipe bomber" case — is this a real suspect or another manufactured narrative? Joe and Kyle also call out the posers riding the coattails of real fighters on the right, and turn the lens on a chilling trend too many are ignoring: leftist rhetoric openly calling for the assassination of President Trump and other conservative leaders. Will anyone in power actually do something about it, or is this just background noise now?Joe closes the show with a hard look at the mental health crisis being weaponized against the American public — from unhinged confrontations in the streets of Portland, to activists stealing conservative and religious books from Little Free Libraries, to a transgender school board speaker demanding children of "bigots" be expelled over bathroom policy. Add to that the Washington Post being forced to rehire a columnist after inflammatory posts tied to Charlie Kirk's assassination, and the packed courtroom of supporters showing up for Lindsay Clancy — not her three murdered children — and the picture is unmistakable. Joe's message today is simple: we stand together, or we fall apart alone. Team Evil is counting on our silence. Don't give it to them.

Just over 70 days before the midterms, Donald Trump's Postal Service quietly issued a final rule on mail-in voting late Friday night. Buried inside it, USPS compares your mail ballot to cremated human remains and fake explosives. Yes, you read that right. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias breaks down how we got here and explains what happens next as the rule heads toward taking effect on August 26 and the fight continues at both the Supreme Court and in Massachusetts federal court. 

The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration, allowing its executive order targeting mail-in voting to move forward ahead of the 2026 midterms. In this episode, Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias breaks down the conservative majority's ruling and their claim that the potential harm was "speculative." Plus, he calls out the major contradiction at the center of the case: while the court ruled the suit was premature, the Postal Service went ahead and finalized the very restrictions state officials warned about.

A trade dispute is heating up. New U.S. tariffs on Canada are now in effect, and Canada says it will hit back with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs. Here's how President Donald Trump is responding.The U.S. Postal Service is tightening rules for mail-in voting. Find out what the new policy states, and whether it could impact the midterms.A once-in-a-lifetime event takes over the streets of Washington. The president kicked off the start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, and spectators shared the excitement.

CannCon and Zak Paine open Monday with highlights from the Freedom 250 race in DC before digging into a measles outbreak story where the actual death numbers do not match the panic, with a detour into obesity and food policy nobody seems to want to talk about. From there they cover Brandon Gill making the case for testing the legality of auto pen pardons in court, and why the Fauci prosecution might be the perfect vehicle to do it, alongside the escalating Eric Swalwell investigation. The back half includes a New York Times story on a private Jeffries and Kushner meeting fueling midterm speculation, the Postal Service quietly tightening mail in ballot requirements despite a court block, and Gavin Newsom signing a bill critics say targets investigative reporting. Plenty of tangents and easy Monday banter throughout.

Following his decision to cancel talks with Paramount over the company’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, California Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses his decision, and also commented on the US Supreme Court siding with President Donald Trump over his plan to use the Postal Service to impose new restrictions on the distribution of mail ballots. as well as Meta Platforms being sued by a bipartisan coalition of states on allegations of deceiving the public. Bonta spoke with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. and Canada enact steep tariffs on each other. Chemical industry lobbyists are now overseeing environmental and safety agencies and the Postal Service moves to restrict mail-in ballots.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

What if the job you almost didn't get became the foundation for building two public companies? That's exactly what happened to Babu Sivadasan, who was rejected by nine firms before landing his first job out of college, a job he still calls the best deal he ever made. Babu is a serial entrepreneur and engineer who co-founded stamps.com and later co-founded Envestnet, two category-defining platforms in commerce and wealth management technology. He's now the founder of Jiffy AI, applying artificial intelligence to how software gets created and deployed. In this episode, Babu traces a 1990s patent that became stamps.com, a demo computer damaged in his suitcase before a make-or-break Postal Service pitch, and an accidental pivot into wealth management that led to Envestnet. He also shares why he believes natural language will replace traditional programming, and how that belief now drives Jiffy AI. Whether you're weighing whether to raise capital or curious how AI is reshaping wealth management technology, this conversation offers a rare, three-decade view of how founders build through very different technology eras. FOR MORE ON BABU SIVADASAN: https://www.jiffy.ai FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps [02:20] - Rejected by nine firms before landing his first job [05:17] - The 1990s patent that became stamps.com [13:19] - A damaged demo computer and a make-or-break Postal Service pitch[25:15] - The accidental pivot into wealth management [32:41] - Unifying a fragmented advisor tech stack at Envestnet [54:06] - Jiffy AI today: Series B funded, $61 million raised Guest Bio Babu Sivadasan is a serial entrepreneur with deep experience building and scaling public companies backed by a strong engineering foundation. He co-founded stamps.com and later co-founded Envestnet, helping shape category-defining platforms in commerce and financial services. He is now the founder of Jiffy AI, applying natural language AI technology to how software is created and deployed for the wealth management industry. Babu is also an active angel investor and mentor, supporting startups across Silicon Valley and India. Related Episodes Episode 328 - Richard Manders: a fellow engineer-turned-founder whose curiosity about how things work led him from an early career in automation to building and scaling multiple companies with private equity backing. Episode 370 - Gerry Hays: explores how collapsing startup costs and artificial intelligence are reshaping who can raise capital and become a founder, a theme that runs through Babu's own move from the cloud era into the AI era. Episode 350 - Tom Dillon: examines when founders should look beyond venture capital for funding, a question Babu faced directly in the cash-strapped early days of stamps.com.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a strategic bet on orchestration software as national parcel carriers continue to shed unprofitable volume. Last-mile delivery technology company Burq is wagering that enterprise retailers will pay for orchestration platforms that sit above the growing bench of regional carriers and gig courier networks. With fifty-five percent of retailers now using carriers outside FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service, and alternative carriers moving two point six billion parcels last year, the last-mile delivery duopoly is rapidly eroding. Next, we discuss a messy legal battle in the air cargo sector that has officially come to an end. Miami-based charter operator Global Crossing Airlines has dismissed its thirty-million-dollar breach-of-contract lawsuit against Ascent Global Logistics and terminated their exclusive brokerage agreement. GlobalX had alleged its former investment partner failed to honor an agreement to steer air cargo business its way, and during the second quarter, the carrier's cargo revenue dropped two point nine million dollars, or about fifty percent, year over year. Finally, we explore a sophisticated international freight fraud operation as Armenian authorities busted a Yerevan-based group that posed as American carriers and converted stolen freight proceeds into crypto. Cyber police raided commercial space inside a Yerevan hotel on July twenty-third, where suspects allegedly used specialized computer equipment to gain trust from businesses arranging transportation services, then redirected shipments to different locations instead of completing intended deliveries. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Today, Trump doesn't rule out using emergency executive power to interfere with the midterm elections; the transparency president has expanded the definition of executive privilege so his private advisors can't be questioned by Congress; the White House is asking the Justice Department to consider new Reflecting Pool charges; Trump was stuffed into a catering cart and spirited to a secret plane after he ditched the Qatari Air Force One in Turkey; weeks after Belgium's diamond industry gave Trump a ring with 321 diamonds, 56 sapphires, 13 emeralds and six rubies, it was exempted from paying a U.S. tariff; Judge Talwani has expanded her block on the Postal Service tampering with mail ballots; the government has awarded a $150M contract for migrant children's lawyers to a Trump-linked Texas law firm; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, HoneyLove Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/DAILYBEANS #honeylovepod  #sponsored Thank You WildGrain Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/DAILYBEANS to start your subscription.  The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Diamond Dames - Subscribe here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdw5wpZniLeg&si=YB1KlvnjmA4CxxV3https://diamond-dames.simplecast.com/ The Latest Breakdown→ NEW: Judge Orders Todd Blanche to Explain Epstein Redactions in Open Court StoriesDemocrats want answers about 18-karat gold ring given to Trump | MS NOW Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats From Iran | The New York Times White House Asks Justice Department to Consider New Reflecting-Pool Prosecution | WSJ Trump executive privilege memo could hamper Democrats if they win Congress | CNN Politics Trump signals openness to unconstitutional plot to take over elections | Democracy Docket A judge expands a block on U.S. Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order | NPR Trump administration awards $150M migrant child contract to Texas firm | AP News Good Trouble Friday August 28 in DCMarch On Washington 2026 -marchonwashington2026.com March on Washington: Defend the Vote - Mobilize Check your voter registration and deadlines → Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Blue Wave California- secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc →Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! · VoteRiders →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State →Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good Newsdana-goldbergs-southwest-funnyfest Oct 9 -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship informationTickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago  →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways  Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRC The Daily Beans supports It Gets BetterNational Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.