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What did SCOTUS rule on birthright citizenship? | Explained

July 5, 2026 admin

The story so far: On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld birthright citizenship provided under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The SCOTUS struck down President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (E0) 14160, which sought to end unconditional birthright citizenship that the U.S. grants. With the 6-3 judgment, anyone…

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Trump says American identity under ‘renewed attack’ as U.S. turns 250

July 4, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a celebration for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, at Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, U.S., on July 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out Friday (July 3, 2026) at what he called a fresh threat against the country’s identity, taking aim…

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Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls

July 4, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (July 3, 2026) pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles. The acts of clemency come as…

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U.S., Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

June 29, 2026 admin

President Donald Trump said Monday (June 29, 2026) that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though one of Iran’s top negotiators said no further talks had been scheduled after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to end the war. The U.S. President has tried to preserve an increasingly fragile…

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War on Iran | The story of a shipwrecked hegemon

June 27, 2026 admin

“When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations,” President Donald Trump told Iranians on February 28, after the U.S. and Israel launched an all-out war on their country. He asked the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), armed forces and police…

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Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

June 27, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump. File. | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies. In a post on social media, Mr. Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing “imminent” implementation of…

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Thank you, says Trump as Telangana names Hyderabad road after him

June 26, 2026 admin

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and US Consul General Laura Williams pose beside a plaque commemorating the renaming of the road adjoining the U.S. Consulate as ‘Donald Trump Avenue’ during the Freedom 250 reception marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence, at the US Consulate, in Hyderabad,…

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Trump says he will repair National Mall reflecting pool after July 4

June 26, 2026 admin

National Guard troops keep watch over the fenced-off reflecting pool on the National Mall. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump said on Friday (June 26, 2026) he ‌would repair the National Mall reflecting pool after ⁠July 4, as the landmark remains under heightened security and surveillance ‌amid ongoing controversy over its renovation and…

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U.S. House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress

June 25, 2026 admin

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson met President Donald Trump on Thursday (June 25, 2026) in hopes of defusing a standoff with Congress ‌over a stalled package of national voting restrictions that the president views as his top legislative priority. A day after a contentious closed-door meeting between Mr. Trump and Senate Republicans, hardline…

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