"Electoral mandate completely distorted": Former diplomat DP Srivastava slams Islamabad's interference in PoJK elections

• ProPublica conducted an analysis revealing that the Supreme Court is increasingly issuing consequential rulings through unsigned orders that provide little to no legal justification. • This trend marks a shift toward more secretive decision-making processes for significant cases, bypassing the detailed explanations typically found in formal opinions.

• The Supreme Court has delivered a mixed set of rulings on President Trump's agenda, granting him more expansive powers while blocking specific initiatives. • In February, the court ruled against the president regarding his use of tariffs, prompting Trump to publicly label the dissenting conservative justices as "disloyal."

• The Supreme Court has issued a decision rolling back limits on coordinated campaign spending, significantly increasing the potential influence of political parties. • Democratic donor adviser Alex Hoffman warns that the party must continue courting high-net-worth donors to remain competitive in upcoming midterm elections.

• Republicans in Congress are drafting legislation to end automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. following a Supreme Court ruling. • The Supreme Court struck down a previous executive order from Donald Trump, with five of the six justices stating the order violated the 14th Amendment.

• The Supreme Court has issued several rulings that broaden presidential power, despite some setbacks regarding tariffs and birthright citizenship. • The court upheld the ability of immigration agents to turn asylum seekers away before they reach U.S. soil, effectively bypassing laws that allow individuals to apply for safety.

• A longstanding federal protection prohibits most states from systematically purging voter rolls within 90 days of an election to prevent eligible voters from being disenfranchised. • Republicans are currently challenging this rule in court, seeking a reinterpretation that would allow for more frequent roll maintenance.

• The Supreme Court has struck down previous limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates. • Former Federal Election Commission Chairman Trevor Potter provides expert analysis on the legal implications of this decision.

• The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its nine-month term on July 1 by issuing rulings on three major cases, including a significant loss for Donald Trump regarding birthright citizenship. • The Court rejected Trump's attempt to narrow the definition of who is considered a U.S. citizen upon being born in the United States.

• The Supreme Court ruled in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission that Congress cannot cap the amount political parties spend in coordination with their candidates. • The decision centers on the First Amendment right to free speech, mirroring the legal reasoning used in the landmark Citizens United case.

• Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and her Senate Democratic colleagues are demanding that the Trump administration halt the transfer of special education programs and civil rights enforcement out of the Department of Education. • The lawmakers argue that these proposed moves are illegal and undermine critical protections for students with disabilities and those facing discrimination.

• A mall known for hosting "Living Dead Weekend" is set to be demolished after being purchased by Walmart and a developer. • Approximately 3,000 fans recently attended the site's final themed event, dressing as zombies to bid a final farewell.

• President Trump reported earning over $1 billion in income derived from various cryptocurrency ventures. • In addition to crypto gains, he earned $52 million by licensing the Trump brand to property developers, primarily in the Middle East.