Trump Declines to Rule Out National Security Emergency to Control 2026 Elections President Donald Trump has refused to explicitly dismiss the possibility of declaring a national security emergency to exert greater control over the 2026 midterm elections, according to a recent interview. The discussion unfolded during a conversation with Wayne Allyn Root of Real America’s Voice, who proposed the idea as an alternative to the Senate’s failure to pass Trump’s proposed “SAVE America Act.” Trump’s response was evasive, suggesting that such a move was “stranger things have happened” and leaving the door open for further action. This latest statement adds to a growing pattern of Trump’s attempts to influence election processes, raising concerns about potential legal and constitutional challenges. The SAVE America Act, which Trump has repeatedly called vital, aims to address alleged vulnerabilities in election systems. However, the Senate has consistently rejected the bill, citing its lack of practicality and the existing legal frameworks governing elections. Despite this, Trump has continued to emphasize the act’s importance, framing it as a necessary step to safeguard the electoral process. His refusal to rule out a national security emergency—potentially invoking China as a justification—suggests a broader strategy to consolidate power ahead of the 2026 midterms. Trump’s approach to controlling elections has included a mix of direct and indirect tactics. One notable example is the administration’s threat to withhold mail ballot deliveries from states that refuse to comply with demands for access to voter lists. This move, which has been blocked by federal courts and appealed to the Supreme Court, disproportionately affects Democratic-leaning states, where mail-in voting is more prevalent.#donald_trump #supreme_court #save_america_act #usps #real_americas_voice
USPS Postmark Changes Could Affect Employee Benefit Plans Employee benefit plan sponsors and administrators should be aware of changes to the United States Post Office (USPS) postmark process that could impact the timing of government filings and participant disclosures. Previously, documents sent by mail were considered timely if they were postmarked on or before the applicable due date. Under the old system, mail dropped off at the post office or placed in a public mailbox before the final pickup time would typically receive a same-day postmark. However, the USPS has announced changes to its transportation operations that may now result in mail being postmarked at an originating processing facility on a later date than when it was dropped off at a local post office or received by a mail carrier. Postmarks are generally applied by machine at USPS originating processing facilities. The recent adjustments to transportation operations could cause delays in the postmarking process, potentially leading to discrepancies between the actual mailing date and the date reflected on the postmark. To mitigate this risk, plan sponsors and administrators using US mail are advised to visit a USPS retail location and request a manual postmark at the counter. This service is free of charge. Alternatively, purchasing a certificate of mailing or using certified or registered mail services can provide proof of timely mailing. Many employee benefit plan filings to the government are now submitted electronically, including mandatory or voluntary submissions such as the Form 5500, Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan, and IRS Forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C filed through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) information returns (AIR) system. Most filings to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.#irs #usps #employee_benefit_plans #form_5500 #pension_benefit_guaranty_corp
