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The Latest Breaking News from Alabama

Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions

A federal judge has ruled Alabama's use of nitrogen gas to carry out executions does not violate the U.S. Constitution

The Independent UK

A new congressional map is blocked in Alabama, coming soon in Louisiana, and dead in South Carolina

New congressional maps are still possible in Alabama and Louisiana, while South Carolina will use its existing congressional map again this year.

Ballotpedia

Alabama mom accused of killing her 1-year-old child by giving him a chemical mixture through his feeding tube

The mixture allegedly given to the baby contained table salt and another liquid, according to court docs

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Who Is Yashiba Blanchard? Alabama Judge Suspended Amid Dozens of Allegations, Racial Remarks Claims and Court Delays

Alabama judge Yashiba Blanchard suspended amid dozens of allegations, racial remarks claims, and delayed involuntary commitment hearings.

International Business Times UK

Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of new congressional map

Alabama officials asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to halt a lower-court ruling that blocked the use of a new congressional map in this fall’s elections. In the pair of applications filed Wednesday, officials urged the justices to either pause the lower-court ruling pending a full appeal or set aside…

Roll Call

Alabama Judge Yashiba Blanchard Suspended After 120-Page Complaint Claims She Delayed Cases to Walk Her Dogs

Alabama Judge Yashiba Blanchard has been suspended amid misconduct allegations, including delayed hearings and staff mistreatment that reportedly disrupted court operations and affected vulnerable individuals.

International Business Times UK

‘We’re going backwards’: Black political power under threat in Alabama after Voting Rights Act gutting

US supreme court ruling could eliminate two majority-Black districts and entrench Republican control from Congress to county school boards

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South Carolina Senate rejects Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan

The political drama in South Carolina is part of a Republican strategy to redraw voting districts to the GOP’s advantage

The Independent UK

States With the Lowest Property Tax Bills Ranked by Affordability

Searching for an affordable home in 2026? Here's what it costs to live in these ten 'affordable' states.

Kiplinger

Federal court blocks Republican-favored Alabama plan for new congressional districts

The state retains the option to appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court

The Independent UK

Federal court blocks new Republican-friendly voting map in Alabama

Panel of three judges says congressional map was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters

The Guardian - US

Federal court blocks new Alabama congressional map

A federal court blocked Alabama from using its new congressional map in this fall’s elections, ruling Tuesday that it is still “intentionally discriminatory” against Black voters. The unanimous decision from a three-judge panel to grant a preliminary injunction adds to the legal drama around the state’s redistricting efforts, part of…

Roll Call

As AI wipes out white-collar jobs, one Alabama high school and Toyota are training students for roles that pay $40 an hour and can't be automated

The Huntsville Center for Technology gives high school students a foothold in the skilled trades amid a job market starved for that talent.

Fortune

Barry Moore and Jared Hudson advanced from the May 19 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama to the June 16 primary runoff

Since no candidate won 50% of the vote in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, the top two vote getters — Barry Moore (R) and Jared Hudson (R) — advanced to the Republican primary runoff on June 16, 2026. Ahead of the Republican primary on May 19,…

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The Supreme Court Protected Donor Privacy. The IRS Didn't Get the Memo.

The federal government is still fighting to collect nonprofit donor information despite Supreme Court warnings that such demands chill free speech.

The Guardian - US

US supreme court dismisses Alabama’s bid to execute intellectually disabled man

Court throws out state’s challenge to judicial finding that inmate convicted of murder is ineligible for death penalty

The Independent UK

Supreme Court blocks state from executing inmate with borderline intellectual disability

The Supreme Court outlawed the execution of intellectually disabled individuals in a landmark 2002 ruling

Ballotpedia

A closer look at state-level voting rights acts

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GOP Senate primaries in Georgia and Alabama head to June runoffs

The Republican primaries for Senate in Georgia and Alabama are heading to runoffs next month after no candidate took a majority of the vote in Tuesday’s respective primaries. In the Republican race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley…

The Independent UK

Trump's grip on the GOP on display in Kentucky as primaries are held in six states, in photos

Primary elections are being held in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania on Tuesday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

The Economic Times

Election Results 2026 winners: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho

Election Results 2026: With just months to go for midterm polls, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho elections are critical for Donald Trump and Republicans.

The Economic Times

Election Day PA Primary 2026 results, winners: Who are on ballot in Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon? Key races to watch out

Election Day 2026: Pennsylvania and will host races that are expected to play a critical role in determining control of the U.S. Senate and House, while Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky and Oregon will also hold lower-profile contests.

The Guardian - US

Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie

Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests

Roll Call

At the Races: The revenge tour continues

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and…

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Alabama announces special primary elections for four U.S. House races, New Hampshire moves 2028 primary date

Two states recently revised their election calendars: Alabama scheduled special primary elections this year for four congressional districts, and New Hampshire moved its statewide and congressional primaries to June beginning in 2028.

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