Mail-in voting; Private schools; Christian Castro : NPR

Key Points:

• The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary restraining order blocking USPS from implementing plans to restrict mail-in voting, following President Trump's executive order requiring voter lists and refusal to deliver ballots without them; election officials warn the plan could disrupt midterms and the administration missed its deadline to publish voter lists.
• The IRS proposed a rule to revoke tax-exempt status of private schools and colleges with race-based support programs, arguing such initiatives constitute racial discrimination; about 18,000 schools could be affected, and legal challenges are expected over the IRS's authority to redefine discrimination.
• An ICE officer in Minnesota has been charged with making false statements regarding the shooting of a Venezuelan man during a 2023 immigration enforcement operation, marking a rare federal effort to hold immigration officers accountable, though critics argue more severe civil rights charges are warranted.
• Diesel prices in the U.S. have reached a record high average of $5.85 per gallon, surpassing last year's peak, which may increase costs across industries reliant on diesel fuel, including farming and school transportation, potentially leading to higher food prices and strained school budgets.
• Comedian Robby Hoffman discusses her controversial comedy style and experiences as a queer performer on NPR's Newsmakers podcast, addressing backlash over her jokes and emphasizing her commitment to honesty in her work.