US Mail Voting Fight: The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s bid to restrict mail-in voting for the Nov. 3 midterms, prompting fresh backlash from Trump and reactions from election officials preparing for a high-stakes vote. Election Integrity Lawsuits: A former Missouri elections official sued Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, alleging he tried to change results and misused state funds to influence a local election. Impeachment & Voting Rules (Philippines): Retired Supreme Court justices told the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte that adjusting the conviction voting threshold would not violate due process, while also stressing the Senate—not the court—decides impeachment. Local Elections & Confidence (South Sudan): President Salva Kiir replaced the election commission chief just three months before December polls, raising concerns about voter confidence. Campaigns & Political Messaging: Colorado coach Deion Sanders faced scrutiny after endorsing a college sports act tied to major political lobbying; critics say ESPN turned “College GameDay” into propaganda. Local Governance (Armenia): Strong Armenia confirmed it will participate in upcoming local elections, with opposition largely absent. International Politics: Germany’s chancellor canceled a UN trip as state elections at home tighten the political pressure.