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Support for same-sex marriage declines for first time in years, survey finds

Currently, 65% of U.S. adults believe same-sex marriage should be legal, a slight decrease from 71% recorded in both 2022 and 2023

The Independent UK · Jun 3

After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows

A new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Who Is Elias Irizarry? Convicted 6 January Rioter Hired for Pentagon Terrorism Post Despite a 'Checkered Background'

Elias Irizarry, a convicted 6 January rioter, has been appointed to a sensitive Pentagon unit, raising concerns about security and trust within the Department of Defense.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3

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.

Ballotpedia · Jun 3

James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026

James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jun 3

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 · Jun 3

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

The Guardian - US · Jun 3

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…

Roll Call · Jun 3

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 · Jun 3

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 · Jun 3