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How Did Justice Sotomayor Assign Dissents in 6-3 Cases This Term?

It strikes me as odd that Justice Kagan did not write the Slaughter dissent.

Reason · Jul 1

War on hold? Trump briefed on all-out Iran war options, but chooses talks, says report

US President Donald Trump has considered resuming large-scale military strikes against Iran in recent days but has decided, for now, to continue diplomatic negotiations, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing US officials familiar with the discussions.

The Times of India · Jul 1

Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump For Firing Puerto Rico Fiscal Board, Says He's 'Opening the Door' For More Wall Street Buddies

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump on Tuesday for trying to reshape Puerto Rico’s federal financial oversight board, using the 10th anniversary of the bipartisan PROMESA Act to warn that the island’s fiscal future could again be tilted toward Wall Street creditors.

Benzinga · Jul 1

‘Historic Event’: Trump announces Republican midterm convention

President unveils plans for Dallas summit, in break with tradition of conventions only in presidential election years

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

US Confidence Collapses before its 250th; US-UK 'Special Relationship' May be Facing Biggest Test since Suez

A survey reveals Americans' mixed feelings about national pride, political divisions, and the future as the US approaches its 250th anniversary, with tensions also affecting the US-UK alliance.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Hawaii displays historic photos of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower lei during Selma march

Photographs of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wearing lei from Hawaii during the Selma-to-Montgomery marches are now on display in Honolulu

The Independent UK · Jun 30

From Tariffs to Birthright Citizenship, Trump's Own Court Appointees Rule Against Him in 6-3 Split

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, marking a significant defeat for his immigration policy. The decision underscores limits on executive power.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Judge strikes down Trump administration overhaul of student loan forgiveness program

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for federal student loans, ruling in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution

The Independent UK · Jun 30

'No Men in Women's Sports': What Supreme Court Ruling Means for Transgender Athletes Across the US

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports, affecting laws in West Virginia and Idaho and potentially influencing legislation in other states.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee(NRCC) are targeting a combined total of 74 congressional districts this election cycle.

Ballotpedia · Jun 30