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

Why it matters locally: The lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service regarding mail-in voting procedures could affect how Kansans cast their ballots in upcoming elections, potentially impacting voter access and the administration of elections by local agencies such as the Johnson County Election Office and the Sedgwick County Election Commissioner.

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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.