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NPR — Top Stories

Supreme Court rules against limits on political party contributions

The U.S. Supreme Court has declared that restrictions on individual contributions to political parties are unconstitutional, overturning a law enacted after the Watergate scandal. This ruling could affect the landscape of campaign financing.

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NPR — Politics

Supreme Court invalidates restrictions on political party spending

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that limits on individual contributions to political parties, established by a post-Watergate law, are unconstitutional. This ruling could affect the landscape of political campaign financing.

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Washington Examiner

Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Banning Biological Men from Women's Sports

On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court upheld state laws that ban biological men from competing in women's sports, ruling that these laws are constitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The decision was made in a 6-3 vote, with Justice Kavanaugh stating that schools can separate sports by biological sex under Title IX.

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Deutsche Welle

US Supreme Court to Decide on Birthright Citizenship

The US Supreme Court will soon rule on the issue of birthright citizenship, specifically whether being born in the country guarantees US citizenship. This topic has been a point of interest for former President Donald Trump.

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Fox News — Latest

Supreme Court Rules on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

The Supreme Court ruled on June 30, 2026, in favor of state laws requiring student-athletes to compete based on their biological sex, impacting laws in West Virginia and Idaho. The decision supports similar laws in 27 other states and was backed by the law firm Alliance Defending Freedom.

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The Hill

Supreme Court rules on transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia

The Supreme Court has upheld bans on transgender athletes in schools for the states of Idaho and West Virginia. The ruling affirms the states' authority to regulate athlete eligibility. Additionally, U.S. officials are in Qatar, while Iran denies any ongoing direct talks.

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The Hill

Supreme Court rules on transgender athlete bans in schools

The Supreme Court has ruled that states can restrict transgender girls from competing on girls' and women's school sports teams. This ruling, which affects bans in Idaho and West Virginia, is likely to influence similar laws in many other states.

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Washington Examiner

House Task Force to Hold Hearing on CIA's MKULTRA Program

The House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets is set to hold a hearing on the CIA's MKULTRA program, which involved human experimentation from 1953 to 1973. The hearing will explore the history of the program and the government's hesitance to declassify related information.

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The Hill

Vought Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee on Federal Spending

Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, will testify before the House Appropriations Committee about federal spending. This hearing is aimed at addressing concerns over a potential government shutdown and follows the Trump administration's proposed fiscal 2027 budget.

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The Hill

House Republicans Discuss SAVE America Act Amid Spending Battle

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leaders will address the media as they navigate a spending conflict. Johnson plans to merge the SAVE America Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration, with the National Defense Authorization Act.

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Al Jazeera English

UK's Starmer reveals £300 billion defense investment plan

Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK Labour Party, has announced a defense investment plan worth £300 billion. The plan will allocate more than £5 billion specifically for drones and autonomous systems over a four-year period, as stated by the Ministry of Defence.

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Fox News — Politics

Supreme Court Ruling on FTC Commissioner Raises Questions About Administrative State

The Supreme Court's recent ruling allows President Trump to remove FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, challenging the long-standing precedent that protected independent agency officials. Justice Gorsuch's concurring opinion raises significant questions about the delegation of powers to executive agencies, suggesting potential future legal challenges regarding the administrative state.

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apnews.com

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on June 30, 2026, regarding the issue of birthright citizenship, with several justices questioning the government's stance. The court is expected to announce its decision soon. In a related ruling, the court affirmed presidential authority to dismiss agency heads without cause.

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Fox News — Latest

New York Civil Liberties Union Criticizes Delay in Reparations Report

The NYCLU has criticized the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies for delaying the release of its report on reparations until 2029. The commission, established by Governor Kathy Hochul, has concluded public hearings and is tasked with examining the state's historical ties to slavery. Concerns have been raised about the implications of the delay for Black communities in New York.

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