Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces a setback as a New York court ruled against his residency status, preventing him from appearing on the New York ballot. Judge Christina L. Ryba's decision, criticized by Kennedy as partisan, claimed he falsely registered as a New York resident despite his long-standing ties to the state. In contrast, Kennedy secured a legal victory in North Carolina, where a judge dismissed a Democratic Party lawsuit attempting to block his candidacy through his affiliation with the newly certified 'We the People' party. Kennedy maintains he will appeal the New York ruling and is confident of being on the ballot in all 50 states, despite ongoing legal challenges and a current polling rate of about 6%. He has also suggested a potential endorsement deal with Trump if he were to withdraw from the race. Kennedy's campaign underscores the contentious nature of his candidacy amidst fears from both major parties about his impact on the election.