NPR News: 08-27-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
A federal judge temporarily allows the USPS to implement Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, setting up further Supreme Court review. Republicans plan a midterm convention in Dallas featuring Trump and Vance to energize their base. Meanwhile, a Texas judge refused to extradite an ICE agent charged with shooting a man in Minnesota. The episode also notes the death of actor Tim Curry and a new trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
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Judge clears way for USPS mail-in voting restrictions
GOP convention details and Trump's midterm strategy
Texas judge blocks extradition of ICE agent
Tim Curry dies at age 80
Trial date set for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
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