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A Honduran lawmaker was injured after an explosive attack during a political event amid ongoing tensions and disputes over the recent presidential election, which was won narrowly by conservative candidate Nasry Asfura, amidst allegations of irregularities and political violence.
Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission cannot finalize the presidential election results after armed men stole vote tally sheets during a period of political instability marked by a military coup and disputed election outcomes, with the country experiencing ongoing political turmoil and violence.
A recount in the North Carolina Supreme Court race confirmed Democrat Justice Allison Riggs' lead over Republican Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes. Despite the recount, Griffin is pursuing a second recount and challenging over 60,000 ballots, citing voter identity issues. These challenges have been largely dismissed by local election boards. The Republican Party's efforts to contest the election results have been criticized by Democratic officials, including Governor Roy Cooper, as attempts to undermine voter rights. The court's current Republican majority could shift in future elections, making this race significant.
Thousands of supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have gathered in Islamabad, demanding his release from jail and the overturning of election results they claim were rigged. The city is under lockdown, with streets blocked and internet services suspended amid clashes between protesters and police. Khan, who has been detained for over a year on various charges, remains a significant opposition figure. His wife, Bushra Bibi, is leading the protests, vowing to continue until Khan is freed. The government denies allegations of election tampering.
A federal judge affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in favor of a software engineer who challenged Lindell's election data claims. Lindell plans to appeal, stating the lawsuit was against his company, not him personally. The dispute arose from Lindell's promotion of false election claims and a $5 million challenge for anyone to disprove his data, which the engineer did. Lindell is also facing defamation lawsuits from Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic, and has admitted financial struggles.
The Supreme Court's upcoming hearing on Trump's eligibility for Colorado's ballot poses a significant test for Chief Justice John Roberts, who has aimed to steer the court clear of partisanship. The court will consider whether Trump violated the 14th Amendment's "insurrection ban" and his claim of absolute immunity in a criminal election interference case. Roberts, known for seeking middle-ground positions, faces the challenge of navigating an unwieldy group of colleagues and preserving public confidence in the court, especially as faith in the Supreme Court has slipped to record lows. The outcome of these cases could significantly impact both Trump's presidential campaign and Roberts' legacy.
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued a cease-and-desist to the Democratic National Committee, ordering them to stop claiming that the state's upcoming Democratic presidential primary is "meaningless." This comes amid an ongoing dispute over the date of the primary, with the DNC refusing to award delegates based on the results. The state is required by law to hold the first primary, setting up a clash between local officials and the national party. The New Hampshire Democratic Party chair responded with humor, while the DNC has not yet commented on the situation.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has been ordered by an arbitration panel to pay $5 million to a software engineer for breach of contract in a dispute over data that Lindell claims proves that China interfered in the U.S. 2020 elections and tipped the outcome to Joe Biden. Lindell has no intention of paying and expects the dispute to land in court. Lindell is already the subject of a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems and a separate defamation lawsuit in Minnesota by a different voting machine company, Smartmatic.