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Kavanaugh throws Trump 'a lifeline' on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss before midterms

Brett Kavanaugh isn't closing the door on USPS enacting Trump's ballot-mail rules in the future, although he agreed with the majority not to implement them ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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New York Post· Sep 17, 3:07 PMKavanaugh throws Trump 'a lifeline' on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss before midterms

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