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State supreme court vacancy count for May 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

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Karen Bass heads to LA mayoral runoff but challenger yet to be determined

Incumbent leads in primary, but with less than 50% of votes must face either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman

The Guardian - US

George Santos reportedly investigated by DoJ over suspicious Kalshi bets

Disgraced former congressman said to have put bet on whether he would be at Trump’s State of the Union speech

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In Iowa Senate race, Hinson-Turek matchup set for November

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who bills himself as a “commonsense prairie populist,” won the Democratic nomination for the state’s open Senate seat Tuesday. Turek beat state Sen. Zach Wahls in a contest that symbolized some of the party’s ideological divisions. Wahls ran as an…

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The Supreme Court Reverses Inferior Court Supremacy In Alabama

Alabama has no obligation to follow a vacated order, and had every right to challenge a district court's order until it is settled by the Supreme Court.

Reason

Is Trump Missing? White House Faces Fresh Questions After President Vanishes From Public View for a Week

Donald Trump's recent absence from public appearances has sparked speculation about his health and political strategy, as critics question the lack of visibility from a typically public figure.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s civil rights shake-up sparks fury as Black student programs come under fire

Under the Trump administration, efforts to address deep-rooted inequities for students of color are being cast as discriminatory against white students

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Trump's Self-Promotion Is Always Shameless and Sometimes Illegal

The president tramples the rule of law in his rush to glorify himself.

Reason

Colombia's presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement

Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer ties with the United States on Tuesday after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda.

France 24

‘Jilly, I had no choice’: Jill Biden recalls pressure Joe Biden faced to drop out of 2024 race

Former first lady speaks about Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race at event for her new memoir

The Guardian - US

Supreme court approves Alabama map that erases majority-Black district

Court decision that represents win for Republicans comes after lengthy battle over state’s congressional map

The Guardian - US

George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says

A prediction market reported U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance

AAP

Democrats backing Platner for Maine Senate despite news of sexting infidelity

Challenger to Susan Collins has already cited PTSD for bigoted online posts and covered up Nazi tattoo

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Pentagon appoints convicted January 6 rioter to sensitive counter-terrorism role

Alarm after Elias Irizarry hired to position in office that manages highly classified military operations

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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use new congressional map

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to move forward with its new congressional map in a decision issued Tuesday evening, pausing a lower-court ruling that the map was likely unconstitutional. The unsigned order from the court’s conservative majority allowed the state to use its preferred map, one first adopted in 2023…

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Trump admin drops 'weaponisation' fund after backlash

A $US1.776 billion fund that was meant to pay people who said they'd been the subject of government abuse will no longer proceed.

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Bennett will face Kean in high-profile matchup in New Jersey

Democrat Rebecca Bennett will face New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. this fall in a closely watched battleground race that could help determine which party wins control of the House. Bennett won the Democratic primary for the 7th District on Tuesday, securing 47.8 percent of the vote when The…

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Midterm primaries 2026: results and reaction as six states including California and Iowa cast ballots – as it happened

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‘Election lies’ could take hold if results in California take weeks, officials warn

Governor expresses worry as deluge of last-minute ballots and slow system could delay results in tightest races

The Texas Tribune

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson stepping down

Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.

Latin Times

Dems Slam Trump's Surprise Choice for Acting Intelligence Head: 'By Any Objective Assessment, This Appointment Makes No Sense'

"Americans need intelligence leadership dedicated to protecting our nation, not political loyalists pursuing Trump's revenge tour," said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

International Business Times UK

Trump Jr Wife Bettina Trump Desires First Lady Title; Life Goal Exposed after Bahamas Wedding

Bettina Trump, newly married to Donald Trump Jr, updates her Instagram to 'Married. Not domesticated,' sparking online discussions about her ambitions and potential First Lady aspirations.

The Texas Tribune

Screwworms are closer than ever to Texas, but not 1 mile away as lawmaker claims

On Monday, state Rep. Don McLaughlin said the parasitic fly that threatens the state’s cattle industry was 1 mile away. U.S. officials said that was not yet true.

Bangkok Post

'Crazy': Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy."

International Business Times UK

Trump 7 Day Absence From Public View Raises Alarms After Expert Claims Medical Report Looks Almost 'Too Good to Be True'

President Trump's recent medical report has been criticised by experts for lacking detail, raising concerns about his health as he remains absent from public events for over a week.

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