US Supreme Court deals blow to Trump, ruling states can accept ballots after Election Day

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to allow states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day is a significant setback for the Trump administration and Republicans who had pushed for a strict cutoff. In a closely contested 5-4 ruling, the court concluded that federal law doesn't mandate all ballots must arrive before polls close, allowing for more flexibility in handling mail-in votes. This ruling has major implications for future elections, potentially influencing voter turnout and the contentious debates around mail-in voting and election integrity.