The US Supreme Court has ruled that prisoners cannot sue prison staff for monetary damages under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. This ruling was made in a case involving a Rastafarian man whose hair was shaved by prison guards.
On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Senate voted to restrict President Trump's military powers related to Iran, marking a significant legislative action. The vote occurred without prior congressional authorization for military action in Iran.
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas, discussed his views on Christianity during a podcast, stating he identifies as a Christian who has criticisms of the religion. His comments have sparked debate, with supporters defending his faith and critics accusing him of using it to justify progressive policies. Talarico is running against Republican Ken Paxton in a competitive race.
Ernest Moniz, former U.S. Energy Secretary, spoke with Amna Nawaz about the challenges of U.S. nuclear negotiations with Iran. Moniz was a key figure in the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement and currently leads the EFI Foundation, focusing on energy policy.
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to continue its expanded use of expedited removal for deportations. This decision aligns with the administration's immigration policy focused on increasing deportations.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing for increased deportation powers for green card holders accused of crimes. In a separate development, the Justice Department has withdrawn grand jury subpoenas directed at reporters from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
Eight activists were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a July 2025 demonstration outside an ICE detention center that turned violent. The sentences, which include a 100-year term for one defendant, have drawn criticism from advocacy groups who argue the individuals were unjustly punished. The case is part of a broader trend of conspiracy charges against protestors in the U.S.
The Senate voted on June 23, 2026, to pass a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's military powers regarding Iran, with a final tally of 50-48. The resolution, which does not require presidential approval, reflects growing bipartisan concern over the conflict. The White House has downplayed the resolution's significance.
The U.S. House is set to vote on an affordable housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to reduce costs for homebuyers and limit institutional investor purchases. While some conservative members oppose the bill due to its exclusion of voter ID requirements, it is expected to pass and be sent to President Trump.
U.S. agencies have seized over 300 drones near World Cup venues since the tournament began. The TSA reported that on match days, drone operations are prohibited within a three-nautical-mile radius of the stadiums. The FAA and FBI are enforcing these restrictions, issuing fines and confiscating drones from unauthorized operators.
National Guard and U.S. Park Police patrolled the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as issues arose from a recent renovation project. President Trump claimed multiple arrests were made related to vandalism, but the timeline for repairs remains unclear. The White House is currently assessing the damage while contractors work to address algae problems in the pool.
The Supreme Court has decided that a Louisiana prisoner cannot sue prison guards for forcibly shaving his dreadlocks. The ruling indicates that the federal law protecting prisoners' religious rights does not apply in this case.
The White House has shortened the deadline for adopting quantum-resistant encryption systems to protect sensitive information from quantum computer attacks. The new deadlines require high-value systems to transition to post-quantum cryptographic key establishment by December 31, 2030, and quantum-safe digital signatures by December 31, 2031.
The White House has refuted claims that President Trump accessed the retatrutide weight-loss drug via the FDA's compassionate use program. The drug, produced by Eli Lilly, is not currently approved by the FDA.
The U.S. government has granted entry to the Iranian national soccer team ahead of their upcoming match against Senegal. The team will arrive in the U.S. two days before the game, which is set to take place in Seattle.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that all 18 U.S. citizens aboard the M/V Hondius cruise ship have been released from quarantine after completing a 42-day monitoring period following a hantavirus outbreak. This update was confirmed on June 23, 2026.
The climate.gov website, which was previously shut down by the Trump administration, has been relaunched by a group of volunteers and former staff as climate.us. The new site aims to restore access to climate resources that were lost during the shutdown. Visitors to the original site are now redirected to NOAA's website.
The House Oversight Committee has released the transcripts of testimonies from Bill Gates and Lesley Groff, which were conducted in June 2026. This release is part of an ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that only 24 percent of Americans consider the war with Iran worth its costs. The survey included responses from 1,262 U.S. adults and was conducted over five days, closing on Monday.
During a victory speech at the Freedom 250 fight, UFC fighter Josh Hokit called Michelle Obama 'a man,' claiming it was meant as a compliment. His comments have faced backlash, including criticism from UFC CEO Dana White. Hokit defended his remarks as an exercise in free speech and has not expressed regret.
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