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Wisconsin September 24, 2020

US Postal Service investigating trays of mail, absentee ballots found in Wisconsin ditch

The U.S. Postal Service is investigating how three trays of mail, including absentee ballots, ended up in a ditch line in Wisconsin, a swing state whose voters could prove crucial in the upcoming elections. 

Greg Abbott September 23, 2020

Texas Republican Gov. Abbott sued by GOP over early voting decision

The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against the state governor Wednesday, after Gov. Greg Abbott added six days to the early voting period in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pennsylvania September 22, 2020

Republicans press SCOTUS to take up Pennsylvania mail-in voting changes

Pennsylvania state Republicans filed a petition with the Supreme Court Monday evening, pushing the now 8-justice high court to face their first challenge without former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

2020 Presidential Election September 18, 2020

Trump calls mail-in voting a scam, says Democrats are setting up election 'mess'

President Trump called mail-in voting a “scam” during a Friday press conference, attempting to draw a line between people that specifically request absentee ballots, and states where mail-in ballots are being widely issued.

USPS Controversy September 17, 2020

Judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail delivery

A U.S. judge on Thursday granted a request to temporarily block controversial Postal Service changes that have been accused of slowing mail nationwide, calling them "a politically motivated attack " ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Pennsylvania September 17, 2020

Pennsylvania Supreme Court extends state mail ballot deadline to 3 days after election

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted a historical three-day extension for all mail-in ballots following the Nov. 3rd presidential election – a move that will grant the highly sought after swing state the ability to count more votes.

USPS Controversy September 17, 2020

Barr says rumors Trump would refuse to leave office if he loses election are 'crap'

Attorney General William Barr went after Democrats this week on a range of issues, including rumors that President Trump would attempt to stay in office if he loses the general election in November.

Fox News Flash September 15, 2020

Trump slams Nevada governor, claims 'he'll cheat on the ballots'

President Trump slammed Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday, claiming that “he’ll cheat on the ballots.”

Virginia September 14, 2020

USPS employee shot in Virginia, second postal service worker attacked in less than a week

A post office employee was reportedly shot and left with serious injuries in Virginia on Monday.

USPS Controversy September 14, 2020

Postal Police union sues USPS, DeJoy alleging he exceeded authority by halting investigation of mail theft

The Postal Police Officers Association filed a lawsuit against USPS last week, arguing that its abrupt decision last month directing postal police officers to end mail protection exceeded the authority of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and compromised the integrity of the mail and employee’s safety.

USPS Controversy September 12, 2020

Colorado secretary of state sues Postal Service over 'false statements'

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed a lawsuit Saturday against the United States Postal Service over "election mailing that could mislead Colorado voters."