Brown Jackson Declines Trump Admin Request Over Mail-In Ballot Order
President Trump’s ongoing efforts to make elections more secure ahead of the fall midterms hit another snag late Monday.
Not only is the GOP-controlled Congress doing little to help the president, but now Joe Biden’s DEI justice on the U.S. Supreme Court has thrown up her own roadblock.
The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to allow full enforcement of Trump’s executive order imposing additional restrictions on mail-in voting.
In the filing, U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued that a federal judge’s order blocking portions of the executive order in 23 states and the District of Columbia was “extraordinary” and said it “flouts settled” legal principles governing when federal courts may intervene in disputes.
Sauer also asked the Supreme Court to issue an immediate administrative stay, which would temporarily suspend the lower court’s ruling while the justices consider the administration’s request.
But Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson later Monday declined the administration’s request without issuing a formal ruling, instead ordering the plaintiffs to respond to the government’s emergency application within seven days.
“The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to restore key parts of President Trump’s election integrity executive order, including provisions directing USPS to change federal mail-ballot procedures, arguing lower courts blocked the policy before any final agency action,” SCOTUSBlog noted on X.
Trump signed the executive order at the center of the case, titled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections,” on March 31.
Among its provisions, the order directs the U.S. Postal Service to develop new rules governing mail-in and absentee ballots and instructs the Department of Homeland Security to compile state lists identifying U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old.
Under the proposed rules, the USPS would be permitted to deliver mail-in ballots only to voters whose names appear on those state citizenship lists.
A coalition of 23 states and the District of Columbia, led by California, challenged the executive order in federal court in Massachusetts.
The states argued that the order conflicts with constitutional provisions granting states the authority to determine voter eligibility and regulate the “Times, Places, and Manner” of conducting congressional elections.
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, an Obama appointee, agreed with those arguments and, on June 25, issued an order barring the federal government from enforcing the executive order’s mail-in ballot and state citizenship list provisions for the Nov. 3, 2026, elections in the states participating in the lawsuit.
On Saturday, a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit turned down the government’s request to intervene.
If the order were “to take effect for the elections taking place” in the fall, the majority wrote, “it would sow confusion and threaten disenfranchisement of many eligible voters.”
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to intervene, arguing that the lawsuit is premature because the federal agencies responsible for carrying out the executive order have not yet determined how its provisions will be implemented.
In the filing, Solicitor General D. John Sauer contended that the courts should not consider the states’ challenge until the agencies have finalized their implementation plans.
Sauer argued that even if the courts ultimately determine the states’ lawsuit is properly before them, Talwani’s order should be stayed because allowing it to remain in effect would cause what he described as “serious irreparable harm.”
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“Even if the agencies’ implementation plans end up being entirely lawful,” Sauer wrote, “there is not enough time to obtain ordinary appellate relief from the injunction in order to carry them out before the November election, especially given that any such plans will need to be implemented well before November given the timing of election procedures concerning voter-roll verification and mail voting.”
Jackson’s order requires states to respond to the government’s request by Aug. 3.
Breaking: Norway's King Harald passes away
The King of Norway King Harald has passed away
News has just come in, that the King of Norway, King Harald V has passed away and is survived by his son, Crown Prince Haakon and his wife Queen Sonja.
According to the BBC the 89-year-old monarch had been in treatment for 10 days at this point and was receiving treatment for a rare blood condition called haemolytic anaemia, its being said.
For those unversed with the disorder it is where red blood cells end up getting destroyed in the body way faster than the bone marrow can make new ones. It leads to dizziness, shortness of breath and a myriad of other conditions.
On Thursday an official update was also shared, whereby the Palace had revealed how serious his condition was. What is also pertinent to mention is that the royal has been on the throne since 1991, and is considered Europe’s oldest head of state, according to the outlet.
His son, the Crown Prince is also 53-years’ old and has already been serving as regent while his father was on medical leave.
The outlet’s report also says, “King Harald has been treated in recent weeks with cortisone for haemolytic anaemia, a condition that causes the number of red blood cells in the body to be reduced, and leads to fatigue and shortness of breath.”
The official website has also gone down since then, with the simple message, "It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away. King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet Friday 28 August at 6:35 AM."
The One Guest At Dolly Parton's Funeral No One Expected
When the world lost an irreplaceable icon, the entire globe stopped to mourn. Yet, behind the scenes, away from the glittering lights and the massive stadium farewells, a deeply personal and shockingly quiet goodbye was taking place. The Queen of Country had meticulously planned her own farewell, dictating exactly who was allowed inside the room. But when the guest list was finally revealed, one specific name left the public absolutely stunned. Who was the unexpected guest, and what does it reveal about the beloved star's final days? Read the full breakdown below and find the complete video analysis at the end of this article.
1. A World in Mourning: The Tributes Pour In
The video begins by painting a picture of the overwhelming global grief following Dolly Parton's passing in August 2026. The tributes were historic. From Paul McCartney to Seth MacFarlane, and from world leaders to ordinary fans, everyone agreed that the world had lost someone truly irreplaceable. President Donald Trump even ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide for an entire week—an unprecedented honor for a country singer, proving just how deeply her philanthropy and universal kindness had impacted the nation.
2. The Quiet Goodbye: Planned to Perfection
Contrary to the massive public outpourings of grief, Dolly’s actual farewell was intensely private. According to the video, Dolly had been planning her own funeral for years to ensure her loved ones wouldn't be burdened with decisions. She explicitly requested to be buried in a comfortable cotton dress and her signature high heels, resting beside her husband of 59 years, Carl Dean, who had passed away just 17 months prior. She requested no massive public service, asking instead that fans donate to her Imagination Library to give children the gift of reading. The actual funeral room in Nashville was strictly reserved for "immediate family only."
3. The Unexpected Guest: A Chosen Family
The climax of the story revolves around the strict "immediate family only" guest list. Sibling, nieces, and nephews were there, but the world was shocked to learn that pop star Miley Cyrus was also invited into that sacred, private room.
While many knew Dolly as Miley’s "honorary godmother," the video reveals the profound depth of their bond. From faxing love notes to discovering they were actual blood relatives (seventh cousins, once removed), Dolly viewed Miley not as a celebrity connection, but as true family. Dolly’s decision to include Miley in her final moments perfectly encapsulated her life's philosophy: she refused to categorize people, choosing genuine love and deep relationships over industry reputation.
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Canada’s PM HITS Trump Where It Hurts After Bizarre "Lake America" Stunt!
Is the United States losing its grip on its closest neighbor? A fiery new breakdown exposes how Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney just delivered a humiliating, public takedown of Donald Trump. After Trump launched a series of bizarre stunts and tariff threats, Canada’s leadership is no longer playing nice. From brutal fact-checks to devastating poll numbers, the administration’s bullying tactics are backfiring spectacularly. Read the full breakdown below and find the complete video analysis at the end of this article.
1. The Absurd "Lake America" Rebrand
The conflict escalated when Donald Trump announced a ridiculous new stunt: a plan to unilaterally rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney didn't hold back, delivering a swift and classy historical takedown. Carney publicly reminded Trump that the name "Ontario" originates from the Indigenous Wendat word meaning "beautiful, big lake"—a name that predates both the Canadian Confederation and the US Declaration of Independence by over 400 years. Carney firmly stated that Canadians will continue to "name reality," completely dismissing Trump's childish attempt to overwrite international geography.
2. The Humiliating "Icebreaker" Fact-Check
The embarrassment didn't stop at geography. During a press conference, Trump attempted to flex American naval superiority by boasting that the US was "building 11 new icebreakers." Prime Minister Carney immediately dismantled the claim on live television. With a smirk, Carney pointed out that the United States currently has, generously, one functioning icebreaker, while Canada proudly operates a fleet of 20 best-in-class icebreakers. The contrast between Trump’s empty bragging and Canada's actual maritime dominance left the former president looking completely out of touch with reality.
3. Devastating Polls: A Tale of Two Leaders
Perhaps the most damaging blow to Trump is the stark contrast in political reality. The video highlights how Trump’s aggressive tariff policies against Canada are destroying his popularity at home. Recent polls show Trump drowning with a dismal -21 net approval rating, with voters rejecting his tariff policies by a staggering 60-point margin (underwater). In sharp contrast, Prime Minister Carney is riding high with a +18 net approval rating in Canada. The data proves that while Trump tries to project strength by treating Canada like a subordinate US state, his bullying is only uniting Canadians while alienating his own base.
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