Mail Voting Fight: Sen. Gary Peters blasted a USPS proposed rule meant to carry out President Trump’s March order, warning it could disenfranchise voters by forcing states to hand over sensitive voter data and letting the Postal Service reject ballots that don’t meet new federal standards. Transgender Troops Legal Battle: A D.C. Circuit panel ruled the Pentagon’s transgender service ban was illegally designed to exclude people based on gender identity, keeping the ban in place but narrowing a court order to current service members while new recruits remain blocked. Protest Permit Ruling: A federal judge temporarily blocked the National Park Service from revoking a permit for Accountability Now USA’s “86-47” flag near a federal courthouse, saying the White House didn’t show enough support for claims the phrase would spur targeted violence. SEC vs. Musk: The SEC defended its settlement with Elon Musk over delayed Twitter disclosure, arguing the deal was reached through “arm’s length negotiations” and not improper collusion. Local Immigration Policy: Montgomery County signed four new laws aimed at limiting ICE operations, including a ban on ICE detention centers in the county and rules for how county employees interact with ICE officers. Workplace Rights Note: A DOL opinion letter said employees who leave the worksite during a bona fide meal period don’t automatically turn that break into paid work time. Business/Tech: The SEC also pushed back on concerns in the Musk case as a judge questioned whether the penalty and payment structure were fair.