USA TODAY is reporting that a whistleblower has issued a warning that the technology developed by the U.S. Postal Service for President Donald Trump’s order to exert federal control over mail ballots could "derail the midterm elections." It said the whistleblower claims the system has not been properly tested and risks "catastrophic failure" if implemented. A Postal Service spokesperson said the agency is "carefully reviewing" the issues raised, and mail-in ballot processes remain unchanged for Americans for now.
USA TODAY also reported that family and community members have identified two hikers killed in recent Grand Canyon flooding. In other legal news, Tyler Robinson appeared in court in Provo, Utah, where a judge ruled he will face trial and a possible death sentence in Charlie Kirk's murder. Additionally, Shilo Sanders testified in a bankruptcy trial, stating that a security guard at his Dallas school "attacked and assaulted" him in 2015, contrary to a 2022 Texas state court finding.
The outlet noted that navigation platforms like Google Maps and MapQuest are reacting to President Trump's Aug. 27 executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. It also highlighted a rising trend of married women opting to travel solo or with friends, leaving spouses at home to embrace adventure.
USA TODAY further reported that right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos called his ICE custody "degrading" after being detained for overstaying a visa. The publication also examined how the 9/11 attacks continue to affect Americans, particularly regarding the balance between liberty and security. It also offered financial advice, suggesting that paying off mortgages early might not always be a smart move.
Other brief updates include the oldest Democratic senator defying pressure for generational change, questions about whether Russia's Vladimir Putin is preparing to attack NATO, and the undecided jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Data center moratoriums are also noted as a new litmus test for some voters.