Supreme Court Hands Trump 3-1 Defeat in Key Rulings
The US Supreme Court on Monday issued a series of major rulings related to President Donald Trump, including three that went against him and one that went in his favor, according to Al Jazeera.
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Trump Scores 1 Win, 3 Defeats in Dramatic Supreme Court Day
On the second-to-last day of Supreme Court decisions for this term, the justices delivered a big win for Donald Trump, but he also faced three notable defeats, according to BBC.
Strawberry Moon to Light Up UK Skies Tonight
The Strawberry Moon is set to rise in UK skies tonight, marking the first full Moon of the summer season, according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook was unconstitutional. The justices said Trump failed to provide Cook with the procedural protections required by statute.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Case
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million verdict in a sexual abuse and defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll, according to NBC News and CNN.
US-Iran MOU: A 14-Point Plan and Market Reactions
US President Donald Trump announced on June 14 that the US and Iran had reached an agreement to end their conflict, with the official signing set for June 19, according to the Atlantic Council and TMGM.
Donald Trump nominates ex-state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
US President Donald Trump has nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to Al Jazeera.
Serbia’s President Vucic Announces Resignation Within Weeks
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Saturday that he will resign within 'weeks,' according to Al Jazeera.
Texas Makes Bible Stories Required Reading in Schools
A Texas education panel has approved plans to make Bible stories mandatory for all five million public school students in the state, sparking a row about separation of church and state according to BBC.
Meloni and Trump’s Fractured Alliance: A Political Break-Up?
A very public political fallout between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and U.S. President Donald Trump is proving hard to mend, according to the BBC.
Carney announces contest to revamp uninhabitable Canadian PM residence
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a competition for architecture firms to restore the uninhabitable 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the prime minister.
Cape Verde’s World Cup Run Has Everyone Talking
Cape Verde's historic World Cup run has captivated the diaspora community in the UK, with 13-year-old Lauryn expressing pride as her country gains global attention.
Ex-Trump Adviser John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Mishandling Classified Docs
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified documents, marking a significant legal development for the former White House official.
Woman Jailed for 3 Years After Critiquing Somali Government Online
A 27-year-old Somali rickshaw driver was sentenced to three years in prison for criticizing the government on social media, sparking widespread outrage. Sadia Moalim Ali, a nursing graduate, was convicted of insulting government institutions, according to a 25 June court ruling.
Reflecting Pool Liner Cut with Sharp Knife, NPS Says
A liner along the bottom of the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC was cut with a sharp knife or razor earlier this month, according to the National Park Service.