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The White House praised two Supreme Court decisions that support President Trump's immigration policies. The court allowed the government to end temporary legal protections for many Haitians and Syrians.
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The Supreme Court made two important rulings about immigration.
These decisions help the Trump administration enforce stricter immigration rules.
The rulings permit ending temporary legal protections for Haitians and Syrians.
The White House called the decisions a significant success.
The court's decisions affect the status of thousands of people living in the U.S. under temporary protection programs.
These cases relate to policies begun during President Trump's first term.
The rulings clear the way for the administration to move forward with its immigration measures.
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A federal judge blocked part of President Trump’s order that aimed to create a national list of voters eligible for mail-in ballots. The judge said the Constitution gives states, not the federal government, the power to manage elections and voter eligibility.
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Judge Indira Talwani blocked the creation of a national list of approved mail-in voters.
The ruling also stopped new rules to increase Postal Service control over mail-in voting.
The judge ruled that only states can decide who is eligible to vote, not the federal government.
President Trump’s March 2025 executive order was found to exceed presidential authority.
This is the third time in a week a judge has limited Trump administration election actions.
Earlier rulings blocked proof-of-citizenship voting rules and a federal voter database.
The Postal Service said it would refuse to deliver ballots without state voter lists, but the ruling stops this policy.
The Trump administration is expected to appeal the judge’s decision.
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The National Park Service reported that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was intentionally damaged with a sharp knife or razor around June 9, 2026. This damage included cuts to the pool’s coating and about 70 fence posts thrown into the water. Several people have been arrested or cited for vandalism related to this case.
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Damage to the Reflecting Pool was reported to U.S. Park Police on June 9, 2026.
The damage involved cuts made by a sharp knife or razor to the pool’s sealant coating.
Around 70 fence post tops were thrown into the reflecting pool.
The National Park Service plans to drain and repair the pool after the July 4th celebrations.
At least five people have been arrested, and five more received federal citations for vandalism.
President Donald Trump has stated vandals caused the damage and said evidence will be shown in court.
The damage relates to a $14.7 million sealant project on the pool.
The statement was made in a court filing connected to a lawsuit against the Interior Department over the pool’s renovation.
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Vice President Vance hosted a dinner with Republican senators on Wednesday evening after President Donald Trump had a tense meeting with GOP senators earlier that day. The dinner occurred a few hours after Trump strongly disagreed with Senator Bill Cassidy over his vote.
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Vice President Vance organized a dinner with Republican senators on Wednesday night.
This dinner happened after a tense meeting between President Donald Trump and GOP senators on Capitol Hill.
President Trump clashed with Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana during the earlier meeting.
The disagreement was about Senator Cassidy’s recent vote, which President Trump opposed.
The dinner took place several hours after the meeting ended.
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A Rutgers University study found that many city mice are developing genetic changes that make common mouse poisons less effective. These mutations help mice survive poison treatments, which could make controlling rodent problems in U.S. cities harder.
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About 70% of tested mice had mutations that help them resist common rodent poisons.
Rats also showed some mutations, but are still more vulnerable to poisons than mice.
The study focused on mice and rats from cities like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
The genetic changes affect a gene called Vkorc1, linked to how poisons disrupt blood clotting in rodents.
Resistance to rodenticides grows because mice with mutations survive and reproduce more.
Rodents spread disease and can damage property and food supplies.
New York City has struggled with rat infestations, but recent efforts may have reduced sightings by about 15%.
The findings are important because rodent control is already a challenging issue in many U.S. cities.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland has publicly supported Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary election in Michigan. Abdul El-Sayed is competing against Representative Haley Stevens and State Senator Mallory McMorrow for the Democratic nomination.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen is from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.
Van Hollen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the Michigan Senate Democratic primary.
Abdul El-Sayed is a former director of health-related services in Wayne County, Michigan.
El-Sayed is considered a progressive candidate.
His opponents in the primary include Representative Haley Stevens and State Senator Mallory McMorrow.
The primary election will decide who becomes the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
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Senator Ron Wyden accused the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of planning to deport over 500 unaccompanied migrant children using a new legal process. He warned that this effort could send children back to unsafe countries without proper legal review and asked HHS to stop the plan immediately.
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Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the planned deportations.
The children targeted have been in federal care for more than 180 days and lack sponsors in the US.
Most of these children have legal representation in their immigration cases.
Wyden said deporting them without involving their lawyers would violate due process rights.
The children come from countries including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Afghanistan.
The move seems timed to avoid immigration court decisions by targeting children before a June 30, 2026 deadline.
HHS has not answered previous questions about changes to its child welfare mission in handling migrant children.
HHS responded by denying plans to deport these children, stating their priority is placing children with properly vetted sponsors.
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The Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. government can turn away asylum seekers who have not yet crossed the southern border into the United States. This decision supports a policy that controls the number of people processed at official border entry points by asking some to wait in Mexico.
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The ruling says asylum seekers are only "in the United States" when they physically cross the border.
The policy, called metering, lets Border Patrol limit entries when ports are busy.
Metering began in 2016 under the Obama administration and was expanded by President Trump’s first term.
Asylum seekers turned away wait in Mexico until they can try to enter again.
People with valid travel documents can enter anytime under this policy.
A judge had overturned the policy during President Biden’s administration.
The Supreme Court decision reversed that judge’s ruling.
The Department of Homeland Security supported the ruling, saying it clarifies the meaning of arriving in the U.S. for asylum claims.
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The article warns that progress made in reducing overdose deaths could be lost without ongoing support and protection from Congress. It highlights the importance of maintaining current efforts to keep saving lives.
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There have been recent improvements in reducing overdose deaths.
These improvements depend on systems supported by government policies.
Congressional protection is needed to keep these systems working.
Without continued support, the systems may fail.
The article urges lawmakers to recommit to efforts against overdose deaths.
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Florida's immigration detention center called "Alligator Alcatraz" has closed nearly a year after it opened. Governor Ron DeSantis said the center was temporary and detainees have been moved to other facilities.
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The detention center opened in July 2025 on a remote airstrip in the Florida Everglades.
It was built quickly by DeSantis' administration and intended to be temporary.
About 21,000 people were deported through this facility.
The center faced criticism for poor conditions, such as unclean toilets, bugs in the food, and flooded floors.
Detainees had trouble getting legal help and described unsafe and unhealthy living spaces.
The closure was partly due to hurricane season making the location unsafe.
Detainees were moved to facilities in several states, including Florida, California, Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.
Some groups criticized the facility, saying it harmed immigrants and mainly benefited contractors financially.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Representative Rosa DeLauro during a House committee hearing about immigration. DeLauro raised concerns about children separated from families under the Trump administration, and Mullin responded by disputing the numbers she mentioned.
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The hearing took place in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security.
Representative Rosa DeLauro questioned Markwayne Mullin about the Trump administration’s immigration policy.
DeLauro said 3,900 children were separated from their families.
Mullin interrupted her, saying 450,000 children were “lost” or unaccounted for.
The discussion focused on immigration enforcement and child separation issues during President Donald Trump’s term.
The exchange showed sharp disagreement between a Democrat and a Homeland Security official.
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Congress passed a major housing law on Tuesday, the first in about 30 years. Experts say it may help some Americans but does not do enough to support renters who need help the most.
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Congress approved a significant housing bill on Tuesday.
This is the first major affordable housing law in nearly 30 years.
The bill aims to improve housing affordability for some people.
Experts believe it falls short for renters who are most in need of assistance.
David Dworkin, leader of the National Housing Conference, highlighted the bill’s historic nature.
The legislation represents a large step but may not fully solve housing challenges.
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Manhattan prosecutors want to drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein because the woman accusing him does not want to testify again. Weinstein’s previous trials on sexual assault led to mixed results, and his original conviction was overturned due to concerns over a fair trial.
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Prosecutors asked to drop the third-degree rape charge against Weinstein in New York.
The accuser, Jessica Mann, did not want to testify in a potential fourth trial.
Weinstein previously faced mistrials and overturned convictions in New York related to rape and assault claims.
Weinstein pleaded not guilty and denies any non-consensual sex or assault.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office called the legal process very hard on Jessica Mann.
Prosecutors are still seeking a 20-year sentence for Weinstein’s assault of Miriam Haley.
Weinstein has been in jail due to his conviction in another sexual assault case.
Over 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, which he denies.
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The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are planning to support a candidate for the 2028 U.S. presidential election. The group has grown to over 100,000 members and has chapters in many parts of the country.
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The Democratic Socialists of America want to run a candidate for President in 2028.
DSA has more than 100,000 members.
The organization has 200 chapters across the United States.
Ashik Siddique is the Co-Chair of the DSA.
The group’s recent election successes have encouraged their plans for 2028.
DSA aims to promote their ideas actively in the political conversation.
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The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Bayer, the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking many lawsuits that claimed the product caused cancer without adequate warnings. The court decided federal law prevents state courts from hearing these failure-to-warn cases because the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found no cancer risk requiring a warning label.
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The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that Bayer cannot face failure-to-warn lawsuits in state courts about Roundup.
Federal law governing pesticides prevents state claims that conflict with EPA-approved labeling.
The EPA concluded glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, does not cause cancer.
The ruling overturned a $1.25 million jury verdict in Missouri for John Durnell, who claimed cancer from Roundup.
Bayer bought Monsanto, maker of Roundup, in 2018 for $63 billion.
Over 100,000 lawsuits about Roundup and cancer have been filed in the US.
Bayer’s shares rose nearly 18% after the decision.
The Trump administration supported Bayer in this case.
Bayer proposed a $7.25 billion settlement to resolve many lawsuits before this ruling.
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The White House has asked Congress for $87.6 billion in extra funds, mostly to cover costs of President Trump's war with Iran. Many Democrats oppose funding the conflict since Congress never officially approved it, and there is a political fight over a separate voting rights bill.
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The White House requests $87.6 billion in new funds, with $67.1 billion for the Iran war.
$21 billion of the requested funds is for munitions and defense production.
The request includes $1.4 billion to fight Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
$11.1 billion is set aside to support US farmers affected by tariffs and high costs linked to the Iran conflict.
The proposal also wants Congress to allow selling E15 gasoline, which has more ethanol but can increase air pollution in warm weather.
President Trump has linked approval of the funding to passing a voting restrictions bill called the Save America Act, which is stalled in Congress.
Senate Democrats oppose new war funding, pointing out that the Pentagon already has $100 billion left unspent.
The Senate passed a non-binding resolution to limit the president’s authority to restart fighting with Iran.
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The U.S. Department of Defense gave Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $35 billion to make hundreds of THAAD missile interceptors each year for seven years. This effort aims to rebuild the U.S. missile stockpiles, which have been running low.
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Lockheed Martin received a contract from the Pentagon worth up to $35 billion.
The contract lasts for seven years.
The contract requires Lockheed Martin to produce hundreds of THAAD interceptors annually.
THAAD stands for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, which is a missile defense system.
The goal is to replenish U.S. missile supplies that have been depleted.
The Missile Defense Agency announced the contract.
Lockheed Martin will initially receive $842.9 million as part of the deal.
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Leonard Cohen’s estate objected to President Donald Trump’s use of Cohen’s song "Hallelujah" at the Freedom 250 rally, saying the use was unauthorized and not approved. Several other musicians have also opposed Trump using their songs at events without permission.
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Leonard Cohen’s estate said using "Hallelujah" at Trump’s Freedom 250 rally was unauthorized and not supported.
Cohen passed away in 2016, and the estate made its statement via Cohen’s official Instagram account.
The Freedom 250 rally commemorates America’s 250th anniversary and has featured multiple concerts.
Many artists originally scheduled for the Freedom 250 concert withdrew due to political reasons.
Other musicians who have opposed Trump’s use of their songs include Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, ABBA, Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, and Sinéad O’Connor’s estate.
Some artists have accused Trump of misusing songs that promote peace, love, and tolerance.
Unauthorized use of music at political events has led to public statements and legal actions by artists and their estates.
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A group of conservative members of the House of Representatives is blocking much of the House’s work until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. This bill would require people to show proof that they are citizens before voting. Speaker Mike Johnson is facing difficulty in pushing the House agenda because of these demands.
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Conservative hard-liners in the House are stopping most House actions.
Their main demand is the passage of the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship to vote.
This blockage is creating problems for Speaker Mike Johnson.
The stalled House agenda depends on Congress acting on this bill.
The issue involves voting rules and election integrity.
Speaker Johnson is a Republican from Louisiana.
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The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end temporary protected status (TPS) for migrants from Haiti and Syria. This decision affects around 356,000 people and removes their legal protection from deportation.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians.
TPS is a program that protects people from countries facing violence or natural disasters from being deported.
The ruling overturns lower court orders that had blocked ending these protections.
The court’s conservative majority said courts cannot question decisions made by immigration officials about TPS.
The Trump administration argued that TPS was meant to be temporary and should end when conditions improve.
Some justices disagreed, saying that race and unfair process influenced the decision to end protections.
Haiti and Syria are still considered unsafe by immigration lawyers who warned returning migrants would face danger.
Advocates and groups like the NAACP protested the decision, calling it harmful to Haitian families living in the U.S.
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