What Will the Midterms Bring?
Summary
Heather Cox Richardson analyzes the Trump administration's push to use the USPS to gatekeep mail-in ballots, a move blocked by a federal judge and challenged at the Supreme Court. She highlights the House's early adjournment to avoid votes on contentious issues and notes Trump's counterproductive political stances ahead of the midterms. The episode also covers the unauthorized construction of a triumphal arch and efforts to pass an Epstein Files Transparency Act via discharge petition.
Topics discussed
Election analyst warns Republicans of bad midterms
Trump admin proposes USPS gatekeeping for mail-in ballots
Whistleblower reveals catastrophic flaws in ballot mail system
Judge blocks USPS plan; hearing on extension held
Solicitor General appeals to Supreme Court
House Speaker cancels votes; Trump's midterm strategy
Analysis: Trump supporting losing sides of issues
US Mint sells $1 gold coins with Trump likeness
Construction begins on Trump's triumphal arch
Lawmakers criticize arch construction and legal violations
Aides quiet Iran conflict ahead of midterms
Epstein Files Transparency Act 2.0 discharge petition
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