US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain

The U.S. Postal Service has introduced new requirements regarding mail-in ballots, coming less than two weeks before several states are scheduled to begin distributing ballots to voters.

However, the implementation of these new regulations remains uncertain. The rules are contingent upon the Supreme Court allowing a prior order by President Donald Trump, which restricts voting by mail, to move forward.

The timing of the announcement has raised questions regarding its potential impact on upcoming midterm elections, though the actual effect depends entirely on the judicial outcome at the Supreme Court.