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.
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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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court Backs Trump Ending TPS for 250,000 Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 25, 2026, ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 250,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, according to WPLG Local 10 and News.at.
Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans
The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for 'urgent needs' connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action.
Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate, Iván Cepeda, has conceded defeat after preliminary results showed he lost by less than a percentage point. According to The Guardian and EL PAÍS English, Cepeda accepted the result as an act of democratic responsibility.
Alan Wilson boosted Trump in South Carolina governor race
President Donald Trump's influence in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial race was reinforced as Alan Wilson, who received the president’s endorsement, won the GOP nomination in a landslide. Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who had also been endorsed by Trump in the race to replace term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster.
Senate Approves Iran War Powers Resolution, 50-48
The US Senate has voted to pause military operations against Iran, marking a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, according to Al Jazeera.
Congress Passes War Powers Measure for First Time, Rebuking Trump’s Iran War
For the first time, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution to halt military action in Iran, with 215-208 vote, signaling growing congressional opposition to President Trump's war strategy. According to The Irish News.
Court Says Rastafarian Cannot Sue Over Dreadlock Shaving
The US Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafarian man cannot sue prison officials who cut his dreadlocks, stating a federal religious freedom law does not apply to individual officials. The 6-3 decision centered on Damon Landor’s claim that his religious rights were violated.
Trump Anticipates Better Relationship with Colombia Under New Leader
US President Donald Trump has predicted a 'much better relationship' between his government and Colombia after preliminary results suggested that right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won Sunday's presidential run-off.