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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. cites depression for nearly four-month Congressional absence
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to Congress after nearly four months away due to hospitalization for depression.
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US Supreme Court strikes down federal limits on coordinated political party spending
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 30, 2026, that federal limits on political parties' coordinated spending with candidates violate the First Amendment.
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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejects Trump’s executive order
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to affirm birthright citizenship and struck down Trump’s order limiting it for children of undocumented immigrants and visa holders.
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US Supreme Court Upholds States’ Bans on Transgender Women in Female School Sports
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 30, 2026, that states can ban transgender women and girls from female school and college sports teams.
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Trump urges gasoline retailers to cut prices to $2.50 per gallon, warns of big trouble
US President Donald Trump called on gasoline retailers on June 29, 2026, to lower prices immediately to about $2.50 per gallon, warning of serious consequences if they refuse.
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US Supreme Court expands presidential removal powers, blocks firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook
The US Supreme Court ruled June 29 to let President Trump remove independent agency officials without cause, but blocked immediate firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook amid litigation.
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US Supreme Court Allows Counting Mail-In Ballots Received Days After Election Day
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day if postmarked on time.
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s appeal in E. Jean Carroll $5M sexual abuse verdict
The US Supreme Court on June 29, 2026, denied President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll.
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Trump calls D.C. mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George a communist, vows meeting
Donald Trump called Washington D.C. mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George a communist and warned she would destroy the city, while pledging to meet with her.
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US and Iran hold talks in Doha on Strait of Hormuz and interim peace deal
US and Iranian teams met in Doha in early July to discuss implementing a peace deal ending months of conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Supreme Court allows Trump to fire most independent agency officials, protects Federal Reserve
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump can fire heads of most independent agencies, except Federal Reserve governors who are protected by a 5-4 vote.
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook in 5-4 ruling
The US Supreme Court barred President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without due process in a 5-4 vote on June 29, 2026.
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US Supreme Court refuses to hear Trump's appeal in E Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
The US Supreme Court declined to review Donald Trump's appeal of a $5 million verdict favoring E Jean Carroll.
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More than 100 dead dogs with gunshot wounds found at California animal shelter
Authorities uncovered 117 decomposed dog remains, many with gunshot wounds, at Miranda's Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, California.
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Israel destroys Hezbollah underground tunnel in southern Lebanon after US notification
On June 28, 2026, Israel Defense Forces demolished a large Hezbollah tunnel near Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon following prior US notification.
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US and Iran agree to ceasefire and plan Doha talks over Strait of Hormuz tensions
The US and Iran agreed to halt attacks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, scheduling high-level talks in Doha to negotiate a lasting deal.
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Trump 50/50 on Iran deal or military strikes; decision due Sunday
President Trump said he is equally likely to sign a deal with Iran or resume strikes, with a final decision expected by Sunday.
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Michigan Couple Charged with Second-Degree Murder After 7-Year-Old Son's Death
Damien and Jessica O'Brien were charged with second-degree murder and child abuse following the death of their obese 7-year-old son Casper.
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US and Iran Exchange Military Attacks Over Strait of Hormuz Tensions
US warplanes struck Iranian military sites June 27 after Iranian drone attacks on commercial ships, triggering retaliatory missile strikes on US bases by Iran.
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Iran attacks Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely near Strait of Hormuz
On June 25, 2026, Iran's IRGC attacked the Singapore-flagged ship Ever Lovely near Omani coast in the Strait of Hormuz causing damage but no casualties.
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Donald Trump nominates Lance Schroyer as next ICE director
Donald Trump announced June 27, 2026, he will nominate Lance Schroyer as permanent director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Gracie the giraffe found healthy two weeks after escaping Texas ranch
Gracie, a reticulated giraffe, was found alive near Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas, two weeks after escaping on June 12.
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California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein rape conviction, orders resentencing
A California appeals court upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape conviction but vacated his 16-year sentence and ordered resentencing.
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Hungary aims to meet euro adoption economic criteria by 2030, PM says
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Hungary could meet EU economic criteria for euro adoption by 2030 but political decisions and public consultation remain necessary.