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Supreme Court backs Texas porn age-check law

SCOTUS upholds Texas age verification for porn sites

Supreme Court Allows Parents To Opt Children Out Of LGBT Propaganda In School

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Texas laws requiring pornography websites to verify the age of their users, rejecting First Amendment challenges. Related rulings include affirming parental rights to opt children out of LGBTQ-themed school lessons.

Trump scores major win limiting nationwide injunctions

Supreme Court limits judges’ power to halt Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Supreme Court sides with Trump on birthright citizenship nationwide injunctions

President Trump scores significant legal victories as Supreme Court limits district courts' power to issue nationwide injunctions blocking his policies, including birthright citizenship order. The move curtails activist judges and strengthens executive authority.

Pentagon renames USNS Harvey Milk to honor WWII hero

Hegseth announces new name for Navy ship formerly Harvey Milk

Pentagon renames ship donning Harvey Milk’s name to honor World War II hero

A Pentagon naval ship named in honor of gay rights leader Harvey Milk has been renamed for WWII Medal of Honor recipient Oscar V. Peterson, as part of an effort to remove politics from ship naming conventions.

Trump admin ends temporary protected status for Haitian migrants

Trump Administration Terminates Legal Status for More Than 500K Immigrants

Trump’s deportation goals face legal hurdles

Trump administration ends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 500,000 Haitian immigrants, potentially impacting a large diaspora in the U.S. The move aligns with broader immigration enforcement policies.

Trump brokered peace deal between Rwanda and Congo

Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo set to sign peace agreement

DRC, Rwanda set to sign peace deal

A U.S.-brokered peace deal is set to be signed between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo aimed at ending deadly conflict in eastern Congo, marking a significant diplomatic achievement.

President Trump claims US-China trade deal signed

Trump says US has signed trade deal with China

Trump Locks In China Trade Deal, Keeps Pressure On Beijing

President Donald Trump claims that the U.S. has signed a trade deal with China aimed at ending the ongoing trade war, although details remain limited as negotiations continue with other countries.

Nike stock soars on production shift amid Trump tariffs

Nike says Trump tariffs could cost it $1bn

Nike shares soar on its production shift away from China

Nike shares soared following news of a production shift away from China amid tariffs imposed during President Trump's administration, though the company warned of a $1 billion tariff impact this year.

Iran cuts cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iran Denies Any Meeting With US Next Week, Rejects IAEA Inspectors

U.S. caused 'serious damage' to Iran's nuclear sites: Foreign minister

Iran cuts off cooperation with United Nations nuclear watchdog following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear sites, escalating tensions and complicating diplomatic negotiations.

Suspect charged in stabbing of Minnesota lawmaker

Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman to lie in state

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, husband and dog to lie in state as suspected killer is in court

Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman lies in state as her suspected killer faces court, marking a tragic moment for the state and its political community in the wake of the attack.

Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act preventive care

Supreme Court preserves key part of Obamacare coverage requirements

Supreme Court upholds Obamacare preventive care mandates

Supreme Court upholds key provisions of the Affordable Care Act, preserving preventive care coverage mandates and limiting challenges from conservatives aiming to dismantle the law.

Illinois man indicted in massive Medicare fraud

Massive Medicare fraud scheme involving Eastern European defendants leads to indictments, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating large-scale healthcare fraud in the U.S.

US stock indexes hit all-time high on trade optimism

S&P 500 hits record high as stock market surges

Stocks hit a new record high after markets open for trading

US stock markets hit new record highs fueled by optimism over trade talks and Federal Reserve policies, suggesting shifting investor sentiment despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Supreme Court punts on Louisiana racial gerrymandering

Supreme Court defers decision on challenge to Louisiana congressional map

Supreme Court orders more arguments in Louisiana redistricting case

The Supreme Court postpones decisions on Louisiana's controversial congressional map, planning to rehear arguments amid ongoing disputes over racial gerrymandering and representation.

Supreme Court lets parents opt kids out of lessons using LGBTQ books

Supreme Court sides with parents who want to opt kids out of LGBT school books

Supreme Court upholds parents seeking opt outs from LGBTQ books in schools

The Supreme Court rules in favor of Maryland parents, affirming their right to opt their children out of LGBTQ-themed school lessons, igniting cultural and legal debates on parental authority and education.

Six Americans detained sending rice, Bibles to North Korea

6 Americans Detained for Trying to Send Rice and Bibles to North Korea by Sea

Six Americans were detained in South Korea for attempting to send rice, Bibles, and U.S. dollars to North Korea by sea, sparking concerns about illegal aid and diplomatic tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

California Gov. Newsom sues Fox News for defamation

Gavin Newsom targets Fox News in $787M lawsuit

Newsom sues Fox News for defamation over Trump phone call

California Governor Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for $787 million, alleging defamation in reporting about a phone call with President Trump, highlighting the ongoing media and political conflict.

NYC socialist Mamdani faces backlash over primary win

Right-wing Republicans in Congress attack Mamdani with Islamophobic comments

Sen. Gillibrand slams Mamdani over intifada comments

Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani sparks fierce political debate amid his recent primary victory, facing attacks from Republicans and some Democrats over his socialist views and controversial remarks.

Supreme Court upholds ACA preventive care mandates

Supreme Court upholds ACA task force constitutionality

Supreme Court blocks ACA repeal efforts once again

The Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act's preventive care coverage mandates, rejecting challenges that sought to dismantle key health protections established by the law.

Supreme Court narrows judicial blocks on birthright citizenship

SCOTUS limits courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions

Supreme Court curbs injunctions blocking Trump's birthright citizenship plan

Newly released Supreme Court rulings constrain federal courts' authority to issue nationwide injunctions that have blocked President Trump's executive orders, delivering him significant judicial victories.

Israel airstrikes kill 1 in southern Lebanon escalation

At least 1 killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon

Israel attacks south Lebanon with 'bunker buster' bombs

A dramatic escalation in Israel-Lebanon conflict includes Israeli hit on Hezbollah positions and southern Lebanon, leading to casualties and raising the risk of wider regional conflict.

US consumer spending falls as pre-tariff boost wanes

Key inflation gauge rose to 2.7% in May, Fed’s preferred metric

Core PCE inflation rises to 2.7%, exceeding estimates

US consumer spending falls in May for first time this year amid rising inflation pressures as key inflation gauges show mixed signs, raising concerns about economic slowdown and tariff impacts.

Trump plans to end some asylum claims immediately

Trump administration pushes states to use federal funds for school choice

Supreme Court curbs injunctions that blocked Trump's birthright citizenship plan

Legal challenges and controversy intensify over President Trump's immigration policies including deportations, asylum claim dismissals, and birthright citizenship orders, with ongoing political and judicial battles.

Gun suicide crisis grows in US, hitting record levels

A significant rise in gun-related suicides, hitting record highs for the third straight year, highlights the ongoing crisis of firearm-related mental health issues in the United States.

Diddy defense gives closing arguments in sex crimes trial

Teen facing 30 years for firebombing Cybertrucks

High-profile trial developments include Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking case nearing closing arguments, and a teenager facing a 30-year sentence for firebombing Tesla vehicles.

Mark Zuckerberg Ramps Up Meta’s A.I. Spending

How Meta and Anthropic really won in court

Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking

A wave of tech and AI-related topics including Meta ramping up AI spending amid competition with OpenAI, challenges over AI-generated content copyright, and Google testing new features, highlight technology's strategic priorities.