Postal Service and Ballot Rules in Flux | Hattiesburg News

The U.S. Postal Service is poised to roll out new mail-in ballot rules just as states gear up to send them out—triggered by Trump’s controversial executive order. The changes could exclude states that don’t comply and overhaul ballot envelopes, but legal battles loom and timing is tight: North Carolina’s military ballots are due by Sept. 4, leaving little room for nationwide adjustments. Critics argue the President lacks constitutional authority to rewrite election rules, which should be handled by Congress or the states. With the Postal Service staying silent amid litigation, the outcome remains uncertain—and potentially too late for this year’s elections. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c93b993d65c97949