Former President Donald J. Trump’s legal team filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, urging the Court to uphold recent changes to mail‑in ballot procedures enacted in several swing states. The petition argues that the modifications, which tighten verification requirements and limit ballot drop‑box availability, are necessary to prevent fraud in the upcoming 2024 election. Meanwhile, the Energy Information Administration reported that diesel fuel prices hit a historic $5.12 per gallon nationwide, driven by supply chain bottlenecks and heightened demand from the freight sector. Industry analysts warn that the combined political and economic pressures could strain both the transportation industry and voters who rely on mail‑in voting.
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