U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he was at greater risk during a recent trip to Turkey after allegedly slipping away from Air Force One, citing a perceived threat. The claim came as a federal judge reinforced a block against Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, which aimed to limit ballot distribution to states providing voter lists to the federal government.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani reaffirmed that Trump’s executive order did not apply to the U.S. Postal Service, allowing mail-in voting to proceed without such limitations. This decision follows a similar ruling in June, highlighting ongoing legal challenges to Trump’s policies.
Separately, Trump’s comments on India’s oil purchases from Russia sparked a backlash, with an aide reporting that he was “firebombed” by Indian officials. Meanwhile, a Massachusetts senator praised efforts leading to the release of a former U.S. Marine detained in Russia, crediting Trump and local lawmakers.
These events underscore a mix of domestic legal battles and international diplomatic tensions under the current administration.