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Court blocks order to limit birthright citizenship
Ruling preserves current automatic citizenship rules and prevents the president from narrowing them without Congress — a legal change that affects who is recognized as a U.S. citizen.
Court upholds bans on transgender girls in school sports
Decision lets states enforce bans on transgender women and girls competing on female school teams, shaping school athletics policies across states.
Melat Kiros upsets Diana DeGette in Denver primary
Upset replaces a 15-term incumbent in a safe Democratic seat, signaling possible policy and representation shifts for Denver voters.
New student loan repayment rules start July 1
Changes to SAVE sunset, new RAP and Tiered Standard plans, and tighter limits alter repayment choices and borrowing caps for millions of federal loan borrowers.
U.S., Iran resume indirect talks in Doha during fragile pause
Technical sessions could affect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and influence energy prices and the potential scope of any longer-term ceasefire.
Phil Weiser wins Colorado Democratic governor primary
Weiser’s primary win ends Sen. Bennet’s campaign and sets the Democratic nominee for Colorado’s 2026 governor race, affecting choices in the general election.
ADP: Private employers added 98,000 jobs in June
Smaller-than-expected private job gains raise questions about cooling labor markets and could influence hiring and economic forecasts ahead of the official jobs report.
ISM manufacturing PMI eases in June; prices paid cool
Pullback from a four-year high and cooler input costs may signal slower factory growth, affecting production, hiring, and inflation expectations.
Haaland’s 86th-minute winner sends Norway past Ivory Coast, 2-1
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1, advancing in the U.S.-hosted World Cup and drawing national attention.
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