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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in a separate opinion that using transgender language is misleading to the public. He agreed with a court decision that stops people assigned male at birth from competing in sports against people assigned female at birth.
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Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurring opinion on a Supreme Court ruling.
He described transgender language as a “lie to the public.”
The ruling blocks athletes assigned male at birth from competing against female athletes.
The decision focuses on sports competitions involving people with gender dysphoria.
Gender dysphoria is when a person’s gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Justice Thomas emphasized that males with gender dysphoria are not the same as biological females.
This is part of a broader legal and social debate over transgender rights and sports.
The opinion was issued on a Tuesday, according to the article.
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The UK government released a Defence Investment Plan with a £15 billion funding increase for the armed forces. However, only £10.3 billion of that money is currently allocated, leaving a £4.7 billion gap that the next prime minister will need to address.
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John Healey resigned as defence secretary, unhappy with the funding level in the defence plan.
Dan Jarvis, Healey’s replacement, secured an extra £1.5 billion from the Treasury for the plan.
The total increase in defence funding is £15 billion, but £4.7 billion of that is not yet identified.
This £4.7 billion will need to be found in the next government budget expected in the autumn.
The plan assumes £10.7 billion will be saved through “defence efficiencies” by 2030, but details are unclear.
The plan relies on defence being a top priority in the next spending review, which may cause cuts in other areas.
Labour’s upcoming leader, Andy Burnham, will face the challenge of addressing this funding gap.
Many Labour MPs have said the current funding increase is not enough for defence needs.
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President Donald Trump plans several construction and renovation projects in Washington, DC, including upgrading a public golf course, adding a ballroom to the White House, and building a triumphal arch. These efforts are part of a broader program to change the city’s landmarks and public spaces, reflecting the president’s personal style and legacy.
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Trump wants to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links, a public golf course in Washington, starting September 1, 2026.
The golf course is located near famous sites like the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument.
Some golfers worry that the renovation will make the course less accessible to the public.
Other projects include adding a ballroom to the White House East Wing and renovating the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
Trump attempted to rename the Kennedy Center the “Trump Kennedy Centre,” but courts blocked this plan.
The president plans to build a triumphal arch inspired by Paris’s Arc de Triomphe.
Lafayette Park will get 47 new trees, representing Trump as the 47th president.
Trump’s image has been added to government buildings, displayed alongside past presidents like Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
There is reported interest in renaming major transport hubs, such as Dulles International Airport and New York’s Penn Station, after Trump.
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Rep. Mike Lawler said that Congress, not the president or courts, should decide how to handle "birth tourism." This came after the Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment gives citizenship to all born in the U.S., rejecting President Trump's attempts to limit it.
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Rep. Mike Lawler is a Republican from New York.
"Birth tourism" means when people come to the U.S. to have a baby so the child gets U.S. citizenship.
Lawler wants Congress to make laws on this issue, not the president acting alone or court cases.
The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s effort to stop "birthright citizenship."
The Court said the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
The decision had support from three conservative justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, and all three liberal justices.
This ruling limits the president’s power to change citizenship rules without Congress.
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The Hill is providing one hour of live coverage on the Colorado primary elections for 2026. The show will feature reporters and experts analyzing the election results as they come in.
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The coverage is scheduled for Tuesday from 9 to 10 p.m. EDT.
It focuses on the 2026 Colorado primary elections.
The show is hosted by Cory Smith from Sunrise on The Hill.
Lindsey Granger, co-host of The Hill Rising, will also be part of the coverage.
Reporters from The Hill’s campaign and congressional teams will contribute.
Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), a company that tracks election results, will help analyze the data.
The coverage aims to provide real-time updates and detailed election insights.
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President Donald Trump posted an image of a large golden eagle on the White House’s Truman Balcony to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The picture was later found to be created with artificial intelligence and no real golden eagle was placed on the balcony.
Key Facts
President Trump shared the image on his social media platform, Truth Social.
The image shows a giant golden eagle with wings spread across the Truman Balcony at the White House.
The image was reposted by official White House social media accounts.
Google’s SynthID tool detected a digital watermark indicating the image was AI-generated.
Photographs taken shortly after the post showed no golden eagle on the balcony.
The White House building is not 250 years old; it was completed in 1800, 16 years after independence.
Some people praised the design as patriotic, while others criticized it for historical inaccuracies and compared it to Nazi-era symbols.
Many online comments described the image as "tacky" or "cheap," linking it to Trump’s known preference for gold decorations.
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Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the Democratic Party needed change after recent wins by democratic socialists in primary elections. He called this shift an "insurgency" that the party required to respond to current political challenges.
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Bill de Blasio is the former mayor of New York City and a Democrat.
He commented on the rise of democratic socialists winning primary elections in the Democratic Party.
De Blasio described this rise as an "insurgency" within the party.
He stated that the Democratic Party needed this insurgency or change.
The comment was made in the context of the 2024 election cycle.
He implied that voters wanted a new direction in the party.
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A House vote was held on a proposal to restrict U.S. support for Israeli military actions in Lebanon. The measure failed after fewer Democrats joined Republicans to block it, because the new version protected U.S. troops helping the Lebanese military and guarding diplomatic sites.
Key Facts
The proposal sought to force the U.S. to withdraw troops from Lebanon within a week.
The final measure clarified that troops assisting Lebanon’s military and protecting embassies would stay.
The vote ended 189 against and 235 in favor, with 22 Democrats siding with Republicans to stop it.
This was a smaller group of Democrats opposing the measure compared to an earlier vote where 117 did so.
The measure was co-created by Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Democratic leaders as a compromise.
Some Democrats said the vote addressed a problem that does not exist since the U.S. is not involved in conflict in Lebanon.
The vote happened shortly after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a framework to reduce fighting.
Recent primary elections saw several pro-Israel Democrats replaced by more progressive candidates, influencing party dynamics.
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The Supreme Court decided that babies born in the United States have the right to citizenship, even if their parents are in the country illegally or temporarily. This ruling rejects President Donald Trump's attempt to end the long-standing policy of birthright citizenship.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of upholding birthright citizenship.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
The decision applies to children born to parents who are in the country unlawfully or temporarily.
President Trump wanted to end birthright citizenship using an executive order.
This ruling maintains a 150-year-old policy in the United States.
The decision limits changes to immigration policy sought by President Trump.
The case involves interpretation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Birthright citizenship means any baby born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
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The Supreme Court ruled that states can choose to ban transgender girls and women from participating in girls' and women's sports. The ruling focuses on safety and fairness but does not require states to make such bans.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court made a decision about transgender participation in sports.
The ruling allows states to ban transgender girls and women from girls' and women’s sports teams.
The Court did not say states must make these bans, only that they can.
The decision was based on concerns about safety and fairness in sports.
The ruling affects state-level decisions rather than setting a national rule.
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The Supreme Court finished its 2025-2026 term by making important decisions on President Donald Trump's policies. The court increased the president’s power over federal agencies but limited his agenda on voting rights and other areas.
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The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump can remove officials from independent federal agencies more easily, expanding his control.
The court struck down a Louisiana congressional map, weakening part of the Voting Rights Act that protects minority voters.
The court allowed laws banning transgender athletes from girls' and women’s sports teams in West Virginia and Idaho to stand.
The court's decisions were split, with some liberals joining conservatives on certain rulings and dissenting on others.
The ruling on removal of federal officials overturned a 91-year-old precedent that protected agency members from being fired without cause.
Several southern states began changing their voting maps following the court's decision to reduce majority-minority districts.
The court said states can base sports team eligibility on biological sex under Title IX and the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause.
The court allowed President Trump’s administration to continue efforts to end Temporary Protected Status for many immigrants (article cut off but implied).
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Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, said in a TV interview that he wants to run for mayor against New York City’s current mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani is New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor and a democratic socialist, while Portnoy has criticized his politics and is known for his business work and social media presence.
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Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City mayor in November and is the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor.
Mamdani is a democratic socialist and has both supporters and critics, including President Donald Trump.
Dave Portnoy said in a Fox News interview that he would like to run against Mamdani for mayor.
Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports and is known for his pizza reviews and recent memoir.
Portnoy criticized Mamdani’s politics, calling him a "professional actor" and accusing him of turning New York into a socialist/communist city.
Portnoy mentioned he is unsure if he could win in New York politics.
The interview clip went viral, gaining millions of views online.
It is unclear which political party Portnoy would run with or if he would run as an independent.
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Democratic Representative Ritchie Torres expressed understanding for Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr.’s struggle with depression. Torres encouraged Kean to be more open about any future long absences due to health reasons.
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Rep. Ritchie Torres represents New York and is a Democrat.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. represents New Jersey and is a Republican.
Kean has been dealing with depression.
Torres has personal experience living with depression.
Torres showed sympathy for Kean’s mental health challenges.
Torres asked Kean to be more transparent about any long absences.
The discussion took place on a Tuesday.
Transparency means openly sharing information, especially about health issues affecting work.
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Senator Mark Warner has proposed a new draft bill called the AI Agent Act to regulate AI agents, which are automated programs that help consumers with tasks like booking trips or shopping online. The bill aims to protect consumers' privacy, ensure AI agents act in users' best interests, and create rules to prevent misuse of personal data.
Key Facts
The AI Agent Act is a draft bill supported by Senator Mark Warner from Virginia.
The bill proposes rules for AI agents that access large online platforms and handle personal data.
It seeks to make AI agents act in a "fiduciary-like" way, meaning they must protect users’ sensitive information and interests.
The bill would establish a registry managed by the Federal Trade Commission for trusted AI agents.
AI agents must protect user privacy and secure any data they gather.
The bill would also protect businesses from unauthorized or harmful AI agents.
Senator Warner wants public and expert feedback before formally introducing the law.
AI shopping assistants might influence up to $385 billion in U.S. e-commerce sales by 2030, according to Morgan Stanley.
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The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, stating that the 14th Amendment protects citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts and four other justices supported this decision, while three conservative justices dissented.
Key Facts
President Trump tried to end birthright citizenship through an executive order.
The Supreme Court said this order broke the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Chief Justice Roberts wrote that citizenship means the right to participate in the country’s political community.
Roberts and four other justices (including three liberals and one conservative) agreed on the ruling.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote a separate opinion criticizing Justice Clarence Thomas’s view that limited birthright citizenship.
Three conservative justices (Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch) disagreed and wrote dissenting opinions.
The court’s full opinions totaled nearly 200 pages.
The ruling confirmed that being born in the U.S. grants citizenship regardless of parents’ legal status.
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U.S. consumer confidence rose slightly in June as gas prices fell, but people still have a mostly negative view of the economy compared to past years. Despite concerns about jobs and inflation, Americans continued to spend money, helping the economy grow.
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The consumer confidence index increased by 0.6 points to 91.2 in June.
This index is lower than last year’s 95.2 and much lower than pre-pandemic levels above 120.
Gas prices fell to about $3.85 per gallon after rising above $4.50 earlier this year.
Americans’ view of the job market worsened, with more people saying jobs are hard to get.
The number of open jobs in May stayed high at 7.6 million.
Spending by consumers helped keep the economy growing at about 2.5% annual rate in the spring.
Economists expect the government to report 100,000 new jobs added in June with unemployment steady at 4.3%.
Falling gas prices may improve how Americans feel about the economy in coming months.
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The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship, meaning most people born in the US automatically become citizens. This decision blocks President Donald Trump’s effort to change this rule, which many see as part of long-standing US law and history.
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The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling supports birthright citizenship based on the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution.
The ruling rejects President Trump’s claim that birthright citizenship should only apply to children of US citizens or permanent residents.
Three justices disagreed and sided with the Trump administration’s view.
President Trump and his adviser Stephen Miller criticized the ruling and called on Congress to pass laws limiting birthright citizenship.
Legal experts say changing birthright citizenship likely requires a constitutional amendment or a new Supreme Court case.
The US Department of Justice plans to focus on prosecuting “birth tourism” schemes, where people try to obtain citizenship for their children through travel.
Immigration rights groups praised the ruling as a major defense of constitutional rights and democracy.
President Trump attended the Supreme Court argument but did not succeed in changing the law.
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A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York, killed two people and injured 20 others. The accident involved a coach bus and multiple vehicles and is now being investigated by federal authorities.
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The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. on Monday night.
A westbound coach bus hit another vehicle near exit 16 in Queens.
The bus then flipped over the median and struck more cars going eastbound.
The bus driver and one passenger died at the scene.
One other driver is in critical condition, and three others are stable.
All other bus passengers were taken to hospitals in stable condition.
About 79 fire and emergency workers responded to the accident.
The Long Island Expressway was closed briefly but reopened by Tuesday afternoon.
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The Supreme Court decided 6-3 against President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. This means that children born in the United States still have the right to citizenship by birth.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
President Trump wanted to end birthright citizenship through this order.
Birthright citizenship means a child born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
The ruling keeps current law about citizenship unchanged.
Experts, including Professor Bill Ong Hing from the University of San Francisco, have shared their views on the issue.
The case was closely watched as it impacts immigration and citizenship policies.
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The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship. This means that children born in the United States will continue to automatically receive citizenship, regardless of their parents' immigration status.
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The Supreme Court made a decision on birthright citizenship.
The ruling rejects President Trump's attempt to stop birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
The case was closely followed by media and legal experts.
CBS News covered the ruling with legal analysis.
The decision keeps the current citizenship rules in place.
The issue involves interpreting the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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