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The Hill's 12:30 Report: Justices avoid major abortion decision in ruling on Indiana law | Ranking the top 10 Dems in the 2020 primary | How Nevada could be a wild card in the 2020 race | Congress's to-do list gets longer | Senate GOP vows to quash any impeachment charge | Trump returning from Japan | Dem slams Trump for criticizing Biden in Japan | Trump knocks aircraft carrier design | National Hamburger Day deals

NEWS FROM THE SUPREME COURT

Punting on the issue of abortion … for now:

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Indiana's law that requires the fetal remains of abortion or miscarriages to be buried or cremated. http://bit.ly/2VQOyHW

Keep in mind: Vice President Mike Pence Michael (Mike) Richard PenceThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Ginsburg lies in repose Buttigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Trump argues full Supreme Court needed to settle potential election disputes MORE (R-Ind.) signed this fetal remains bill into law when he was governor of the state.

How the court sidestepped a bigger abortion ruling: The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a provision blocking abortions on the basis of sex, race or disability.

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Why this is important: Conservative states have been passing abortion restrictions in recent months and are hoping the Supreme Court will take up an abortion case to issue a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. Keep in mind: Legal experts say it is highly unlikely Roe v. Wade will be overturned in the near future, but both sides in the debate are watching the courts closely.

Transgender children in a Pennsylvania school district can choose which bathroom to use:

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a transgender bathroom policy that allows Pennsylvania children to choose which bathroom and locker room aligned with their gender identity. http://bit.ly/2wnocTt

Which Pennsylvania schools: The case involved the Boyertown school district, in Philadelphia's far suburbs.

It's Tuesday -- welcome back! I'm Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com -- and follow along on Twitter @CateMartel and Facebook .

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ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Who will play the part of 'Maximum Security' and 'Country House'?:

Via The Hill's Niall Stanage, 24 Democrats are running for the presidential nomination to defeat President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE, but here are the top 10 Democrats with a real chance... and how they have moved in The Hill's rankings: http://bit.ly/2WbbXsI

Breakdown for each contender: http://bit.ly/2WbbXsI

Who was on February's top 10 list but fell off: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Kirsten GillibrandSunday shows preview: Justice Ginsburg dies, sparking partisan battle over vacancy before election Suburban moms are going to decide the 2020 election Jon Stewart urges Congress to help veterans exposed to burn pits MORE (D-N.Y.) dropped down. Sen. Sherrod Brown Sherrod Campbell BrownHarris faces pivotal moment with Supreme Court battle Remote work poses state tax challenges Senate Democrats release report alleging Trump admin undermined fair housing policies MORE (D-Ohio) and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg Michael BloombergDemocratic groups using Bloomberg money to launch M in Spanish language ads in Florida Bloomberg pays fines for 32,000 felons in Florida so they can vote Top Democratic super PAC launches Florida ad blitz after Bloomberg donation MORE also appeared in February's rankings, but both decided against running. Here's February's list: http://bit.ly/2Gzduk6

THE NEW 2020 WILD CARD:

The state of Nevada. How so: http://bit.ly/2EEG00X

IN THE WHITE HOUSE

Kim Jong Un Kim Jong UnSatellite images indicate North Korea preparing for massive military parade South Korea warns of underwater missile test launch by North Korea Trump says he didn't share classified information following Woodward book MORE v. Joe Biden

Trump takes the side you wouldn't (or maybe you would) expect:

Over the weekend, President Trump tweeted that he has confidence in North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and agreed with Kim's criticism of former Vice President Joe Biden.

Trump tweeted: "North Korea fired off some small weapons, which disturbed some of my people, and others, but not me. I have confidence that Chairman Kim will keep his promise to me, & also smiled when he called Swampman Joe Biden a low IQ individual, & worse. Perhaps that's sending me a signal?" http://bit.ly/2I5rvnI

^ By the way, my autocorrect did ~not~ like the spelling of "Swampman."

What started this: North Korean media has been criticizing Joe Biden recently as "reckless and senseless, seized by ambition for power" and a "fool of low IQ."

Then yesterday, Trump was asked about his tweet: And the president doubled down on his Biden insults by saying, "Kim Jong Un made a statement that Joe Biden is a low IQ individual. He probably is based on his record. I think I agree with him on that."

THEN THIS MORNING:

House Democratic Caucus chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Hakeem Sekou JeffriesDemocratic leaders: Supreme Court fight is about ObamaCare Pelosi: House will stay in session until agreement is reached on coronavirus relief Races heat up for House leadership posts MORE (D-N.Y.) slammed President Trump for his comments about Biden, calling Trump the "fake leader of the free world." Jeffries's full tweet: "Many House Republicans wrap themselves in the flag and patriotic rhetoric. But they have nothing to say when fake leader of the free world blatantly sides with a Communist North Korean Dictator? PHONIES." http://bit.ly/2XdjlA6

Trump criticizes aircraft carrier redesign:

"President Trump criticized plans to overhaul some U.S. aircraft carriers' catapults while speaking to sailors aboard an assault ship stationed in Japan on Tuesday." The issue: Powering the catapults with steam vs. electric. http://bit.ly/2VSkGLn

Trump said aboard the USS Wasp: "You know, they were saying -- one of the folks said, 'No, the electric works faster. But, sir, we can only get the plane there every couple of minutes.' So, really, what they did was wrong ... I think I'm going to put an order. When we build a new aircraft carrier, we're going to use steam. I'm going to just put out an order: We're going to use steam. We don't need -- we don't need that extra speed."

Trump added: "Steam's only worked for about 65 years perfectly."

Trumps also noted: The cost to upgrade the catapult systems has reached $900 million.

Tidbit from the USS Wasp:

Airmen onboard the USS WASP wearing patches on their jumpsuits that read “Make Aircrew Great Again.” The patches include an image in the center in the likeness of President Trump. pic.twitter.com/rQKAyrcDte — Vivian Salama (@vmsalama) May 28, 2019





PHOTOS FROM THE JAPAN TRIP:

Here are photos posted from first lady Melania Trump Melania TrumpTrump privately blamed Black Americans for lacking initiative: report The Hill's 12:30 Report: Ginsburg lies in repose Melania Trump: Ginsburg's 'spirit will live on in all she has inspired' MORE: http://bit.ly/30YIMrE

HERE ARE FIVE TAEKAWAYS FROM THE TRIP:

http://bit.ly/2YSED6w

IN CONGRESS

That to-do list is growing, guys:

"With the first half of 2019 off to a slow legislative start, both chambers are facing a potential logjam of crucial deadlines and competing priorities heading into the back half of the year. Lawmakers say they are eager to start moving bills, but deep partisan divisions, and the looming 2020 elections, sets the stage for significant political and policy clashes." http://bit.ly/2YSWGJL

Here's a list of legislation to keep an eye on:

Disaster aid

Budget caps

Debt ceiling

Government funding

Infrastructure

Surveillance

Violence Against Women Act

Defense authorization

Food insurance

Details for each: http://bit.ly/2YSWGJL

LATEST WITH IMPEACHMENT TALKS

Don't stress, we got you:

Via The Hill's Alexander Bolton, even if House Democrats move forward with impeachment proceedings against President Trump, Republican senators say they will quickly quash the effort in the higher chamber. http://bit.ly/2X8T5qt

How that works: "While [Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellFEC flags McConnell campaign over suspected accounting errors Poll: 59 percent think president elected in November should name next Supreme Court justice Mark Kelly: Arizona Senate race winner should be sworn in 'promptly' MORE (R-Ky.)] is required to act on articles of impeachment, which require 67 votes -- or a two-thirds majority -- to convict the president, he and his Republican colleagues have the power to set the rules and ensure the briefest of trials."

From Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham Lindsey Olin GrahamSenate GOP aims to confirm Trump court pick by Oct. 29: report The Hill's Campaign Report: GOP set to ask SCOTUS to limit mail-in voting Senate GOP sees early Supreme Court vote as political booster shot MORE (R-S.C.): "I think it would be disposed of very quickly. ... If it's based on the Mueller report, or anything like that, it would be quickly disposed of."

MEANWHILE IN THE HOUSE:

Here are seven key allies for Speaker Nancy Pelosi Nancy PelosiHoyer: House should vote on COVID-19 aid — with or without a bipartisan deal Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at Supreme Court McCarthy threatens motion to oust Pelosi if she moves forward with impeachment MORE (D-Calif.) as she tries to tamp down Democratic calls for President Trump's impeachment: http://bit.ly/2YSmKoi

NOTABLE TWEETS

Hahahahahaha:

The guidance that we needed a floor-length gown for tonight's imperial banquet came hours before my flight departed.



I only own one floor-length gown.



So, here I am, pooling a presidential event in my wedding dress. — Annie Karni (@anniekarni) May 27, 2019

If you're curious what the dress looked like: Here's a photo -- she looked great!: http://bit.ly/2wqc58p

When your mind is wandering:

As lunch starts, Team Japan are focused on Trump and Trump is watching the media scrum. pic.twitter.com/LaLI6UakSn — Alastair Gale (@AlastairGale) May 27, 2019

Full-size photo: Oh wow, this is pretty funny. http://bit.ly/2I8GoFU

ON TAP

The House and Senate are out.

President Trump is on his way back to Washington, D.C. Vice President Pence has no public events on his schedule.

2:25 p.m. EDT: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump get back to the White House after their trip to Japan.

WHAT TO WATCH

Happening now: Scripps National Spelling Bee. 539 contestants still remain. Livestream: https://es.pn/2HFqbJn

10 p.m. EDT: Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) appears on MSNBC with Lawrence O'Donnell Lawrence O'DonnellMSNBC producer pens scathing exit letter: Ratings model 'blocks diversity of thought and content' MSNBC political analyst Karine Jean-Pierre joins Biden campaign Wallace says Biden gave 'skillful' answer on advice to voters on Reade MORE.

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...

Today is National Hamburger Day!

To celebrate, here's a list of burger deals today: http://bit.ly/2HHg9Yn