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New reporting has intensified the controversy surrounding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, who is embroiled in a scandal involving an insurrectionist flag. The incident has further damaged the credibility of the Supreme Court, raising questions about its legitimacy.
Unofficial reports suggest a turnout of around 40% in Iran's parliamentary election, the lowest since the 1979 Islamic revolution, with heavyweight moderates and conservatives abstaining and reformists criticizing the process. Tehran's rulers sought high turnout to restore legitimacy amid economic and political challenges, but official surveys indicated only 41% participation. The election coincided with frustration over Iran's economic woes and restrictions on freedoms, and also included a vote for the influential Assembly of Experts.
Iran holds its first elections since the 2022 anti-government protests, with low turnout expected amid voter apathy following a period of unrest. The elections are seen as a crucial test of legitimacy for Iran's leadership, raising concerns over government legitimacy due to potential low voter numbers.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise defended Republicans' decision to cut funding for the IRS in order to provide aid to Israel in its conflict with Hamas. Scalise argued that addressing the national debt was crucial and that the IRS had received increased funding despite conservative criticism. He also refused to unequivocally state that the 2020 election was not stolen, instead raising concerns about changes to voting rules during the pandemic. Scalise's comments came during an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos.