First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan
The US Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 to lift an injunction on an executive order by Donald Trump aimed at restricting mail-in voting. While the ruling supports the administration's efforts, legal challenges remain, creating uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections.
Why it matters
This decision highlights the ongoing legal and political battle over voting access and election integrity in the United States.
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