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Midterm Mail-In Voting Starts, IRS Targets DEI In Schools, ICE Officer Charged

Sep 4, 2026 · 13m

Summary

This episode covers the Trump administration’s Supreme Court bid to restrict mail-in ballots by imposing new USPS requirements, which lower courts have blocked. It also details the IRS plan to revoke tax-exempt status from schools with diversity programs, sparking legal challenges from educators. Finally, an ICE officer faces federal charges for lying about a Minneapolis shooting that contradicted video evidence.

Topics discussed

Intro: Trump admin mail-in ballot limits, IRS diversity plan, ICE officer charges Sponsors: Saatva mattresses and Charles Schwab's Washington Wise Supreme Court weighs in on Trump admin's mail-in ballot restrictions Impact on midterm voting and concerns over USPS portal delays IRS plans to revoke tax-exempt status for schools with diversity programs ICE officer charged with lying about Minneapolis shooting of Venezuelan man Outro, credits, and sponsors: Washington Wise and HomeServe
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