Supreme Court

• 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. • This shift from executive action to legislative efforts highlights a strategic move by Republicans to codify citizenship changes through law rather than decree.

• 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. • The ruling creates a strategic tension for Democrats, who must balance the need for billionaire funding with their public platform against the influence of wealth in politics.

• 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. • Conversely, the Court previously granted Trump a level of power that dissenting justices argued exceeded that of historical English monarchs.

• 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. • In a separate decision, the court sided with Vice President JD Vance and other Republicans to remove restrictions on electoral spending, permitting unlimited donations from wealthy donors to political parties.

• 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. • The demolition marks the end of a local cultural landmark that drew significant crowds for its horror-themed gatherings.

• 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." • While Trump views tariffs as essential tools for global negotiations, polling suggests voters are less supportive of these policies.

• 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 White House responded by claiming President Trump has faced an unprecedented number of injunctions from liberal lower court judges attempting to undermine the "America First" agenda.