States Sue USPS Over Mail-in Voting Order, Iran Considers Strait of Hormuz Deal

Why it matters locally: The lawsuit against the USPS over mail-in voting procedures could directly affect vote tabulation and accessibility for Oregonians, especially given Oregon's long-standing vote-by-mail system. Decisions regarding federal mail service can impact the efficient delivery and processing of ballots statewide.

Multiple Democratic-controlled states initiated legal action against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on Wednesday. The lawsuit contests a presidential executive order concerning mail-in voting procedures. In a separate international development, Iran announced a potential condition for an agreement with Oman. Iran stated it would prohibit all military vessels from traversing the Strait of Hormuz if the two nations finalize a deal to reopen the waterway. Domestically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication. The agency's decision sanctions the use of this drug for treating pancreatic cancer.