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Trump’s War on Mail-In Voting
September 9, 2026·27m
With only weeks to go before the midterms, President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow his administration’s plans to restrict voting by mail. Nick Corasaniti, who covers national politics for The New York Times, walks us through Mr. Trump’s effort, the legal battle it touched off and the uncertainty it has created for local election officials and voters around the United States. Guest: Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter covering national politics, with a focus on voting and elections. Background reading: The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court again to allow mail voting restrictions. Where does the president’s effort to restrict mail voting stand?