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A super PAC called Time for a Change has spent over $200,000 on ads supporting Aly Richards, a Democratic candidate for Vermont governor, in the final weeks of the primary. Richards' opponent, Amanda Janoo, criticized the PAC's spending as hypocritical, while Richards stated the PAC is independent and not coordinated with her campaign.

Mike Lindell faces a probable cause hearing in Minnesota over allegations of violating campaign finance law by distributing pillows with campaign literature at parades. An administrative law judge found evidence of a prima facie violation, citing the monetary value of the pillows and their use to influence voters. Lindell claims compliance with guidelines after consulting the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.

The Supreme Court issued rulings that gave President Trump a victory on transgender athletes while overturning his birthright citizenship executive order and altering campaign finance law. A terror-style parcel bomb in Monaco triggered an international manhunt involving a Ukrainian suspect.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal limits on political party spending in coordination with candidates violate First Amendment rights, supporting a GOP challenge to campaign finance law. The decision aligns with Vice President Vance's argument, marking a partisan campaign finance dispute between major parties.

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on eight pending cases Monday, categorized into elections, presidential power, and transgender rights. Key cases include mail-in ballot deadlines, campaign finance limits, presidential authority to dismiss board members, and bans on transgender athletes in sports.