The Supreme Court made a 6-3 decision about birthright citizenship. The judges had different opinions, which suggests the Court might look at this issue again in the future.
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The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling on birthright citizenship.
The decision was split, showing disagreement among the justices.
Some justices wrote different opinions explaining their views.
This division suggests the Court may face more cases about birthright citizenship later.
Birthright citizenship refers to the right to citizenship for people born in the country.
The discussion involves how the Constitution applies to this right.
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Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, defeated 15-term US Representative Diana DeGette in Colorado’s Democratic primary for the 1st congressional district. Kiros campaigned strongly against US support for Israel and received backing from prominent progressive groups and leaders.
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Melat Kiros, 29, was born in Ethiopia and graduated from Notre Dame law school in 2022.
Kiros unseated Diana DeGette, who served 15 terms in Congress, in the primary election.
The race focused partly on differing views about Israel and US support amid the conflict in Gaza.
Kiros faced controversy for her comments on Gaza, a Boulder firebombing attack, and the 9/11 attacks.
President Donald Trump was mentioned in the broader context of Colorado political races, where Phil Weiser beat Michael Bennet for governor candidacy.
DeGette supports Israel’s right to exist but opposes providing offensive arms.
Kiros was endorsed by progressive groups like the Democratic Socialists of America and Justice Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders.
The district strongly leans Democratic, making Kiros the favorite for the general election.
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Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is projected to win the Democratic primary for Colorado's First Congressional District, unseating longtime Rep. Diana DeGette. Kiros will now run against Republican Christy Peterson in the November general election.
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Melat Kiros is 29 years old and has never held political office before.
Kiros received about 49.3% of the vote, while DeGette got 43.5%, and another candidate had 7.2%.
This district covers Denver and has been represented by DeGette since the mid-1990s.
Kiros supports democratic socialism and has backing from the Democratic Socialists of America and Senator Bernie Sanders.
A 2025 survey suggested more Denver voters favored socialism over capitalism.
Kiros secured 63% of delegate votes at the Denver Democratic Assembly earlier in 2026, showing strong early support.
DeGette is the longest-serving member of Colorado’s congressional delegation and serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Kiros will face Republican Christy Peterson, who ran unopposed in her primary, in the November 3 general election.
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The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal in a legal case where he was found liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll and defaming her. Carroll’s lawyers are now asking a federal judge to order President Trump to pay her $5 million, the amount decided by a New York jury.
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The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s request to review the $5 million judgment in favor of E. Jean Carroll.
A New York jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the mid-1990s and defaming her in 2022.
The $5 million award was previously held in escrow while President Trump appealed the verdict.
Carroll’s lawyers have asked a judge to enforce the payment now that the Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal.
President Trump said he will keep fighting the case despite the Supreme Court’s decision.
Trump’s appeal included objections to the use of the "Access Hollywood" tape and testimony from two other women during the trial.
The case has been in litigation for over four years at multiple court levels.
Carroll’s attorneys emphasized it is time for the case to end and for the payment to be made.
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The U.S. Education Department has moved special education oversight to the Health and Human Services Department, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has made controversial statements about disabilities like autism. Disability advocates worry this move, along with new Justice Department guidelines easing the institutionalization of disabled people, could roll back hard-won rights to inclusion and independence.
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The Education Department transferred special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leads the Health and Human Services Department and has made disputed comments linking vaccines to autism.
Disability advocates fear a return to the “medical model,” which views disabilities as defects needing cure, replacing the “social model” that supports inclusion.
The Justice Department issued guidance that lowers the threshold for institutionalizing people with disabilities.
Since the 1960s, laws have expanded the rights of people with disabilities to live, learn, and work alongside nondisabled people.
The 1999 Supreme Court Olmstead v. L.C. ruling requires services to be provided in the least segregated, most integrated settings.
Advocates question whether Kennedy will support the goal of special education helping disabled students develop skills for independent living and work.
The changes raise concerns that people with disabilities may lose rights to live and learn equally in the community.
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California has banned the use of "sell by" labels on food packages to reduce confusion and food waste. Starting July 1, 2026, food makers in California must use only two labels: "Best if Used By" for quality and "Use By" for safety.
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California's new law stops food packages from using "sell by" dates.
"Sell by" dates guide stores on how long to sell items but don't show if food is safe.
The law requires two labels: "Best if Used By" (for taste/quality) and "Use By" (for safety).
This change aims to reduce food waste by stopping people from throwing away food too soon.
California is the first U.S. state to make these food label rules.
Other states like New York have similar laws pending approval.
Food banks have problems with "sell by" dates because people think food is expired.
The law also hopes to cut greenhouse gas emissions caused by wasted food.
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Judges are continuing to sentence people involved in a shooting outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas. The incident happened during a protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, leading to arrests and long prison sentences for some convicted protesters.
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The shooting occurred in July 2025 outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas, Texas.
A police officer was wounded during the protest, which included setting off fireworks.
More than a dozen people have been convicted or pleaded guilty related to the shooting.
The U.S. Justice Department says the attack was done by members of the leftist group antifa, but the protesters’ lawyers deny this connection.
Some defendants, including a former Marine, received long prison sentences, with one getting 100 years for attempted murder.
Others pleaded guilty to charges like providing support to terrorists and face up to 15 years in prison.
Defense attorneys argued the protest was peaceful and weapons were brought only for protection.
Prosecutors said the group came prepared with firearms, first aid kits, and body armor, showing bad intent.
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Many current members of the U.S. Congress are losing their primary elections as the 2026 midterms approach. Both Democratic and Republican voters are supporting challengers over incumbents for reasons related to disagreement with party leadership and loyalty to President Donald Trump.
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Colorado Democrat Diana DeGette recently lost her primary race.
Seven House incumbents have lost primaries so far in 2026, more than in 2024.
Senate seat primaries are rarer, but two Republican senators have lost renomination this year.
President Trump has actively supported challengers against some Republican incumbents he sees as disloyal.
Democratic voters are favoring candidates who promise a stronger opposition to President Trump.
Incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his primary partly because of his past vote against Trump’s impeachment.
Historically, more incumbents lose during years with redistricting, but even without it, losses are rising.
Academic experts say voters often want change, causing incumbents to lose, especially in intense political climates like 2026.
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Melat Kiros defeated longtime U.S. Representative Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District. Kiros, 29, is set to become the first Black woman to represent Colorado in Congress and will likely win the general election in November.
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Melat Kiros beat Diana DeGette, who had been elected 15 times before, in the Democratic primary.
Kiros won by about 6 percentage points with 49% of the vote versus DeGette's 44%.
The district is strongly Democratic, making Kiros the expected winner in the November general election.
Kiros is 29 years old and would be the first Black woman to represent Colorado in Congress.
DeGette had more financial support but Kiros was backed by progressive groups like Justice Democrats and Sunrise Movement.
Kiros received an endorsement from Senator Bernie Sanders.
Millions of dollars were spent in the race by outside groups supporting both candidates.
The district covers Denver and parts of Arapahoe County.
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Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary in Denver by defeating incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette. This result continues recent wins for the far-left wing of the Democratic Party and presents a new challenge for House Democratic leaders before the November election.
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Melat Kiros identifies as a democratic socialist.
Kiros defeated Diana DeGette, a progressive incumbent representative from Colorado.
The primary win was for a Denver-based U.S. House seat.
Kiros is a former attorney.
The victory is seen as part of a series of wins for the far-left faction in the Democratic Party.
House Democratic leadership may be concerned about the impact on their strategy ahead of the November general election.
Republicans are likely to view this outcome positively.
The election reflects shifts in the Democratic Party’s internal dynamics.
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Labor activist Dolores Huerta criticized President Donald Trump’s comments about Mexicans and urged Latino voters in Texas, California, and other states to support change in the November elections. She highlighted Latino political candidates and emphasized the power of Latino voters in influencing election outcomes.
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Dolores Huerta said President Trump’s remarks about Mexicans show he lacks knowledge of history.
Trump’s 2015 campaign speech included negative statements about Mexican immigrants.
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers and popularized the phrase "si, se puede" ("Yes, we can").
She spoke at the Texas Democratic Convention, supporting Democratic candidates James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa.
Polls show tight races in Texas for statewide offices, with Talarico and his opponent tied.
Texas Hispanics largely supported Trump in 2024 by about 55%, but Democrats see potential to increase Latino voter support.
Huerta noted Latino candidates in Texas and California as examples of growing political influence.
Texas Democrats believe there is strong desire for change among voters, especially Latino voters, despite challenges from Republicans and media division.
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Three people were arrested after attacking two CBS News Chicago journalists near the Adler Planetarium. The suspects used racial slurs, threatened the crew with a dog, and damaged their equipment. The suspects have violent criminal histories, and authorities are considering hate crime charges.
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Three men attacked a reporter and photographer from CBS News Chicago while they were working near the Adler Planetarium.
One attacker brought a German Shepherd dog and ordered it to intimidate or attack the journalists.
Racial slurs were used against the African American photographer during the incident.
The attackers damaged the news crew’s truck and gear.
The suspects were arrested less than 30 minutes later after threatening others with weapons.
The men have past violent criminal records, including charges involving tow trucks and firearms.
One suspect had an active arrest warrant; another had an order of protection for threatening violence.
Legal experts say hate crime charges may be added, making the offense more serious and detainable before trial.
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Senator John Hickenlooper won the Democratic primary in Colorado, securing his chance for a second term in the U.S. Senate. He defeated Julie Gonzales, a state senator and labor organizer, who ran as a progressive challenger.
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John Hickenlooper is a Democratic senator from Colorado.
He won the Democratic primary election for his Senate seat.
Hickenlooper faced Julie Gonzales, a progressive challenger and state senator.
Gonzales is also known for her work as a labor organizer.
Hickenlooper is seeking a second term in the Senate.
The result was projected by Decision Desk HQ.
The primary contest showed a competition between moderate and progressive views within the Democratic Party.
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President Donald Trump earned about $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency-related activities in 2025, according to financial disclosures. His income mainly came from a startup called World Liberty Financial and a cryptocurrency named $TRUMP, contributing to a large increase in his personal wealth.
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President Trump made nearly $550 million from World Liberty Financial (WLF), a startup co-founded by his sons and the son of his Middle East envoy.
He received $635 million in royalties from the $TRUMP cryptocurrency, launched just before his 2025 inauguration.
His personal fortune rose from $2.3 billion in 2024 to $6.5 billion in 2026.
World Liberty Financial issued a cryptocurrency called WLFI, whose value dropped from 46 cents to 6 cents per unit after trading began.
Trump and his sons hold about 22.5 billion WLFI tokens, worth roughly $1.3 billion.
WLF also released a stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar in April 2025.
Trump earned money from shares in crypto companies like Coinbase and from Trump-branded products.
His assets are in a trust managed by Donald Trump Jr., which can be dissolved, potentially returning control to President Trump after 2029.
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Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose slightly in June as gas prices fell, but overall feelings about the economy remain low compared to past years. Despite this, Americans have continued to spend money, helping the economy grow even while inflation stayed high.
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The consumer confidence index increased by 0.6 points to 91.2 in June.
This index is still lower than last year’s reading of 95.2 and well below pre-pandemic levels above 120.
Gas prices dropped from over $4.50 to about $3.85 a gallon since early February after rising due to the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Americans feel less positive about job availability, with more saying jobs are hard to get (22.5% in June vs. 19.8% in May).
Despite worries, the labor market remains strong with 7.6 million open jobs reported in May.
The government is expected to report that about 100,000 jobs were added in June, keeping the unemployment rate steady at 4.3%.
Consumer spending increased in May, supporting an estimated 2.5% annual economic growth for the April-June quarter.
The change in consumer confidence reflects a slow recovery from economic challenges caused by war-driven inflation.
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The Andrew Carnegie Foundation announced the 2026 class of “Great Immigrants, Great Americans,” recognizing immigrants who have made notable contributions to the United States. The list includes leaders from various fields such as business, academia, arts, and science.
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The award honors immigrants who have positively impacted American society.
The 2026 honorees come from countries including Sudan, India, Kenya, Belgium, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Uruguay, Afghanistan, South Korea, China, Romania, the Netherlands, Japan, Hungary, Mexico, England, Malaysia, Jordan, and Canada.
Recipients work in fields such as technology, academia, medicine, business, literature, and the arts.
Some notable honorees are Iman Abuzeid (CEO of Incredible Health), Nikesh Arora (CEO of Palo Alto Networks), and Jane Fraser (CEO of Citi).
The award is an annual recognition by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.
The announcement was covered by the Associated Press and highlights philanthropy and nonprofit contributions.
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Vice President Vance said the Supreme Court made a big mistake by upholding birthright citizenship. He expressed disappointment but said they respect the court’s decision.
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The Supreme Court recently ruled to uphold birthright citizenship.
Vice President Vance called this ruling a “major mistake.”
He described the ruling as very disappointing.
Despite his criticism, he said they respect the Supreme Court's decision.
The topic concerns birthright citizenship, which means people born in the country are automatically citizens.
Vice President Vance made these comments during a public statement on Tuesday.
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Representative Diana DeGette from Colorado is expected to lose her seat to Melat Kiros, a former lawyer and current PhD student. This result is one of several surprises where democratic socialists have won competitive primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Diana DeGette has been a member of Congress since 1997.
Melat Kiros is a former attorney and currently a PhD student at the University of Denver.
Kiros is identified as a democratic socialist.
This is the third upset win by a democratic socialist in U.S. House primaries this election cycle.
The primary contest was for a Denver-based House seat.
The result was reported by Decision Desk HQ, which tracks election outcomes.
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Phil Weiser, Colorado’s Attorney General, is expected to win the Democratic nomination for governor, beating Senator Michael Bennet. Bennet was originally seen as the favorite, but Weiser gained the lead as the race progressed.
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Phil Weiser is currently Colorado’s Attorney General.
Michael Bennet is a three-term U.S. Senator from Colorado.
Bennet is also a former superintendent of Denver Public Schools.
Decision Desk HQ projects that Weiser will win the Democratic primary for governor.
The race started with Bennet as the favored candidate.
Weiser’s lead shows a change in voter preference during the primary.
The nomination will decide the Democratic candidate for the upcoming Colorado governor’s election.
This contest is part of the Democratic Party’s search for a governor candidate in Colorado.
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A pet camera caught a dog grabbing a knife from a kitchen counter, showing how curious dogs can get into everyday household dangers. Experts warn that many common items in homes, like sugar-free gum, medications, and cleaning pods, can seriously harm dogs if left within their reach.
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A dog was recorded grabbing a kitchen knife from a counter, but no one was hurt.
Trainers say dogs often find ways to reach items owners think are safe.
Sugar-free gum and candy with xylitol can cause dangerous health problems in dogs.
Medications left around are risky because dogs can mistake them for treats.
Laundry detergent pods and dishwasher tablets can cause burns if a dog bites them.
Some common houseplants can cause serious illness or kidney failure in dogs.
Garbage cans with unsecured lids may contain harmful items like cooked bones or chocolate.
Small children's toys and household furniture can also pose choking or injury risks.
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