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• The conservative legal movement failed in its recent attempt to eradicate birthright citizenship, though it continues to challenge the Reconstruction Amendments. • The author argues that the Supreme Court is engaged in an "anti-constitutional crusade" aimed at creating second-class citizens through targeted legal strategies. • This legal battle highlights a broader ideological conflict over civil rights and the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

• NPR's Michel Martin interviewed Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch to analyze how recent Supreme Court rulings influence Donald Trump's executive power and policy agenda. • Goldberg highlighted a concerning trend of "atrophying" legislative skills within Congress, suggesting that lawmakers are increasingly unable to draft effective legislation. • The discussion emphasized the irony that many of the policies Trump is advancing remain deeply unpopular with the general public despite judicial shifts.

• 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 ruling matters because it fundamentally alters how campaign funds are managed and spent during election cycles, potentially increasing the volume of coordinated financial support.

• 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. • This ruling is significant because it eliminates coordinated spending caps, potentially shifting the bulk of political funding away from super PACs and directly toward party committees.

• In a 6-3 ruling on Tuesday, the Supreme Court struck down restrictions on coordinated campaign spending between political parties and candidates. • The court found that the Federal Election Campaign Act's limits violated the First Amendment by hindering a party's ability to communicate and amplify its adherents' voices. • This decision follows a Trump administration pledge to stop enforcing these limits and removes a long-standing regulatory barrier for GOP spending.

• The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump cannot currently fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position. • The court returned the "Cook Lawsuit," which challenged her suitability for the Federal Reserve Board, based on strictly procedural grounds. • Trump responded on Truth Social, stating he will take "appropriate action immediately" to ensure those who have committed wrongdoing do not make vital national decisions.

• The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows the Trump administration to remove legal protections from immigrants from Haiti and Syria. • In Venezuela, government officials report that the death toll from a series of double earthquakes has risen to 235 people. • The U.S. national team suffered its first loss of the World Cup, marking a significant setback in the tournament.