Supreme Court's Final Day Rulings: Birthright Citizenship, Transgender Sports Bans, and Trump's FTC Power
The Supreme Court is expected to announce significant rulings on the final day of its term, including decisions on birthright citizenship and transgender sports bans. Yesterday's rulings had mixed outcomes for President Trump, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett siding with the court's liberals in a 5-4 decision against the Republican National Committee's challenge to a Mississippi law. The court's decision allows Trump to remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, giving him more power over independent federal agencies. Follow our live blog for updates on the Supreme Court's decisions.
After the Supreme Court approved the Trump administration's plan to revoke the immigration status of hundreds of thousands of Haitians, many in Springfield, Ohio, faced immediate changes in their lives. The decision triggered fear, panic, and confusion among the Haitian community, leading to job losses and uncertainty. Primary races in Colorado today will test the Democratic Party, with veteran Democrats facing new challengers backed by anti-Washington interests. NBC News' chief data analyst Steve Kornacki will analyze the results live and answer questions from subscribers.
A heatwave is affecting 162 million people in 35 states, with temperatures soaring and heat alerts issued across major cities. The heatwave is expected to peak Thursday through Saturday, setting daily records in many areas. New wildfires have also erupted, with three firefighters killed in Colorado-Utah border fires. Paraguay's upset victory over Germany in the World Cup marked the first time Germany lost a penalty shoot-out in the tournament's history. Paraguay faces the winner of the France-Sweden match in the next round.