Supreme Court blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
Justices strike down the administration's attempt to end citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents.
The Supreme Court has rejected Trump's executive order seeking to eliminate birthright citizenship, delivering a significant legal defeat to the administration. Trump signaled he'll now pursue the change through Congress instead [CBS News].
Meanwhile, federal courts also blocked the administration's student loan forgiveness overhaul, marking another setback for Trump's policy agenda [The Hill].
Political Upheaval
Colorado Democrats experienced a stunning primary rout. Anti-establishment challengers including Melat Kiros swept races, burying longtime party stalwarts in what observers are calling an "anti-incumbent avalanche" [Politico]. The trend mirrors broader frustrations with establishment politics heading into 2026.
With midterm elections ahead, Senate control is now genuinely up for grabs, according to new polling [The Hill]. Democrats face vulnerability in key races, with advisors warning that "betrayed" Black voters could prove decisive in races like Texas's Senate contest [Fox News].
Global & Economic Moves
Former Defense Secretary Panetta suggested Putin is unsure how to respond after Ukrainian drones struck Moscow, signaling potential shifts in Russia's strategy [The Hill]. Ukraine's casualty toll has now exceeded 2 million according to a new study [NYT Politics].
Fed Chair Warsh doubled down on the central bank's independence from politics while signaling focus on inflation control. However, economists warn AI data center expansion—surging in Australia and globally—could ironically fuel inflation while crowding out housing [Guardian, PBS].
Ocean surface temperatures have hit record highs, entering what scientists call "uncharted territory" [NBC News].
Business & Tech
Kroger is acquiring Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion in a major grocery consolidation [UPI]. Sony announced it will stop manufacturing physical PlayStation discs by 2028, accelerating the shift to all-digital gaming [CBS News].
A majority of Americans report pride in the country but worry significantly about its direction [NPR Politics].
Sources
- Senate control up for grabs: Survey
- Panetta: Putin ‘not quite sure what to do’ after Ukraine drones strike Moscow
- Supreme Court strikes down Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship
- Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
- Fed chairman says inflation risks are declining, predicts AI will create jobs
- Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other
- Rapid demand for AI datacentres in Australia could stoke inflation, experts warn – and crowd out land for housing
- Blanche Says Venezuela Earthquake Hasn't Slowed Tren de Aragua Crackdown
- AOC Presidential Chances After JD Vance Makes 2028 Prediction
- Ocean surface temperatures hit record high as world enters ‘uncharted territory,’ scientists warn
- The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country
- Colorado primary election results: Melat Kiros wins – key takeaways
- Anti-establishment avalanche buries a pair of Colorado Democratic stalwarts
- Why isn't Donald Trump at the US match against Bosnia?
- WATCH: Obama, Harris advisor warns ‘betrayed’ Black voters could be Texas Senate candidate's kryptonite
- Kids with autism are prone to drowning. Florida is trying to prevent that
- Kroger reaches $1.65B deal to purchase Giant Eagle
- Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Top 2 Million, Study Finds
- Judges strike down Trump administration student loan forgiveness overhaul
- Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028