Supreme Court transforms campaign finance rules, lifting limits on party spending

• Manfred Weber, chief of the European People's Party (EPP), warned in an interview with Euronews that the EU is entering a "phase of conflict" with China. • The tension stems from significant trade imbalances between the two powers that have yet to be resolved.

• MEPs from the French left are currently jockeying for position and influence within Brussels to shape the upcoming presidential race. • Raphael Glucksmann's liberal-leaning social democratic party, Place Publique, has gained significant political momentum following the most recent European elections.

• Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on June 30, 2026, in Washington, D.C. • The hearing focused on allegations that Donald Trump is attempting to coerce states into executing a federal mass-deportation agenda.

• The US Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling rejecting a directive from Donald Trump aimed at ending birthright citizenship. • The decision affirms that nearly all infants born on US soil automatically acquire citizenship, upholding long-standing legal interpretations.

• US lawmaker Ro Khanna criticized the Trump administration for pursuing a unilateral military conflict against Iran without consulting key global allies. • Khanna highlighted that the US failed to engage India, despite the far-reaching consequences the conflict would have on international partners.

• U.S. and Iranian officials are scheduled to hold "indirect" talks in Doha today to discuss regional tensions. • Iranian spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei clarified that the Iranian negotiating team has no plans for direct face-to-face meetings with the American delegation in the immediate future.

• Ukraine and Sweden have signed a £1.9 billion agreement for the procurement of 16 Gripen E fighter jets to strengthen Kyiv's combat aviation. • The deal aims to enhance Ukraine's aerial defense capabilities and provide critical air superiority during the ongoing conflict with Russia.

• President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 30, 2026, that Ukraine has signed an agreement with Sweden to purchase 16 Gripen E fighter jets. • This acquisition aims to bolster Ukraine's aerial capabilities and defense infrastructure against ongoing aggression.

• Germany's inflation rate showed a slight decrease in June, while severe storms caused significant disruptions across the southern region on July 1st. • The national security service issued a warning regarding heightened threats from extremist groups and foreign powers targeting the country.

• Former President Donald Trump is seeking a "Plan B" to challenge birthright citizenship after facing a legal setback in the high court. • The move follows a disappointing court defeat that temporarily blocked his efforts to restrict citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents.

• The US Supreme Court concluded its term with a series of rulings that provided significant advantages to Donald Trump and the Republican Party. • The court loosened campaign finance restrictions and spending limits, potentially benefiting the GOP, which holds over $125 million compared to a debt-ridden Democratic Party.