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The Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump's power to be decided
(AP) The Supreme Court is wrapping up a term that has focused on President Donald Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power. Trump’s efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, fire the heads of most independent agencies at will and remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor are among the remaining eight cases the justices are expected to decide this week, beginning Monday.
Conservative presidential power expert set to assist investigation into Trump foes
(CNN) John Yoo — a well-known and, in some legal and political circles, infamous conservative lawyer — will assist a Justice Department investigation that has theorized a yearslong conspiracy against President Donald Trump and is looking at several former high-ranking federal officials. Yoo, now a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley, was the head of the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel under President George W. Bush during September 11, 2001, and is most known for authoring the “torture memos” used for detainees after the attacks.
DU Editorial Wins LA Press Club Award
(LA Press Club) "A Call to Action on a Somber VE Day" by Bennet Kelley: This is an eloquent and engaging call for citizens to consider the values and ideals that previous generations of Americans fought for; the institutions they created, --and their dedication to expanding and sustaining democracy. VE (Victory Europe) Day, May 1945, celebrates the defeat of fascism and Nazism, as 80 years later those dark ideals are gaining traction here. A thoughtful and relevant editorial for today.
Central Bankers warn AI Bubble is similiar to conditions before the Great Depression
(Telegraph) The BIS, known as the bank for central banks, said there was growing “peril” in financial markets from the complex web of financial ties between AI giants, shadow banks and data centre builders unravelling. “Financial stability could ... be at risk in the event of an AI bust,” the BIS said. “Should hyperscalers slow or halt the aggressive pace of capex deployment, many borrowers across the supply chain could struggle to replace lost revenue and service their debt.
Texas Democrats leave convention united in effort to end GOP's 30-year hold on Texas
(KUT) The final speech Friday night came from Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico, who drew one of the convention's loudest ovations. He used much of his time to highlight the long history of Texans resisting concentrated political power. “That Texas state of mine resists any tyranny, whether it comes from dictators 200 years ago or billionaire mega donors today,” Talarico said.
ME-SEN: Platner Has Slight Edge Over Collins in Tight Maine Senate Race, Poll Finds
(NY Times) Senator Susan Collins and Graham Platner are locked in a neck-and-neck Senate contest in Maine, according to a New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll, as voters weigh a desire for Democratic control of the Senate against Ms. Collins’s record and controversy around Mr. Platner’s past conduct. Mr. Platner leads the race by two percentage points among likely voters, capturing the support of 49 percent, compared to 47 percent for Ms. Collins.
'Our president is insane': Critics ridicule Trump's rant on 'criminally made algae'
(Raw Story) Political analysts and observers ridiculed President Donald Trump's rant on Sunday about the supposedly "criminally made algae" in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump has faced significant criticism over the last couple of weeks because of the state of the reflecting pool. The administration undertook a more than $16 million renovation project on the grounds that the pool had never been properly repaired by previous administrations. But the new pool bottom began peeling, and the algae Trump had promised to eliminate returned.
MAGA influencer dressed as Uncle Sam charged with lewd acts at Trump's Great American State Fair, police say
(The Independent) A MAGA social media influencer allegedly performed lewd acts while dressed as Uncle Sam during an acrobatic performance at President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair, according to police documents. Gian Rachtelli, 54, was charged with lewd, indecent and obscene acts Thursday afternoon at the event on the National Mall.
A bridge to Canada may be blocked by the Trump administration
(NPR) Construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, named for the Hall of Fame Canadian-born hockey legend who played for the Detroit Red Wings, began in 2018. It was set to open early this year. That was before President Trump intervened in a social media post. Trump demanded that Canada share ownership with the United States before he would allow the bridge to open. Months passed. In June, the bridge authority actually scheduled a grand opening. But at the last minute, it was canceled.
- Liberal YouTubersVICTORY: We Just Won a Supreme Court Case That Protects Your Mail-in Ballot - Democracy Docket
- Veterans47 Senate Lawmakers Oppose VA Disability Rule on Sleep Apnea, Tinnitus
- Environment & EnergyIndia makes hydrogen from nuclear heat, not electricity. Why scientists are thrilled
- Liberal YouTubersBREAKING: Supreme Court REJECTS Trump In MAJOR Rulings (with Kate Shaw) - What A Day
- Liberal YouTubersLemon LIVE at 5 -Could donald trump Be America's First Gay President?!
- Foreign AffairsCourt in Chile Sentences Former Secret Police over 1976 Assassination in Washington, D.C.
- Cable News ClipsFear grows as South Africa's June 30 anti-immigrant deadline nears
- Foreign AffairsPutin Just Lost His Missile Launcher Factory - Jason Jay Smart
- Foreign AffairsPUTIN LOST REALITY INTERVIEW: RUSSIAN ELITES IN PANIC Vlog 1455: War in Ukraine - Anna from Ukraine
- Liberal YouTubersTrump HUMILIATED As His America 250 Fair FLOPS!- Rebel HQ
- Poetryabout to die
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- TV ChatTonight on Amanpour and Company, Monday, June 29th, 2026
- TV ChatICYMI: "Doom Trolling:" Why AI Leaders Are Stoking Fear About Their Own Tech
- Music Appreciationwhatever was done is done. this might be year 1 of a new age.
- Music Appreciationnice. very nice. we need a bigger tent.
- Music AppreciationKeep On Tryin'
- American HistoryOn June 17, 1963, Abington School District v. Schempp was decided.
- Music AppreciationRainy Nights Are All The Same
- Music AppreciationNice version
- Jewish GroupAccording to the ADL..........
- Asian GroupJapan
- Jewish GroupOn Morning Joe Mika Brzezinski had Scott Wiener on who was verbally threatened
- LGBTIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs 3 bills to boost protection for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans
- Catholicism and Orthodox ChristianityMcAllen nun to be released after being detained on her way to Mass, legislators say
- LGBTCharges dropped for trans woman threatened with jail over license debacle caused by anti-trans law
- First AmericansAll Dakota, Lakota, Ojibwe, Oglala, Northern Cheyenne,Crows and many more tribes
- Asian GroupHow BAD Should Japan Feel For It's War Crimes?
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- Asian GroupWhat was the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act? The Chinese Exclusion Act
- MinnesotaMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Endorses Angie Craig for U.S. Senate
- TennesseeData center blocked? A rare move by Metro could stop proposal near Nashville Zoo
- PennsylvaniaAllegheny County Democrats back Garfinkel as party chair, affirm more progressive direction
- New JerseyMironov backs Keyes Maloney to succeed her as Mercer Democratic chair; wants Frisby to remain as vice chair
- FloridaFL19 - Cape Coral
- New JerseyElection betting ban advances as lawmakers target prediction markets
- North CarolinaHow an under-the-radar GOP official is shaping local voting plans in North Carolina
- FloridaChange to Florida Medicaid leads to complaints. How it could affect kids' checkups
- North Carolina🗳NCSBE New Public Hearing 9 a.m. on July 16, 2026
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Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
6 min ago - June 29, 2026 / 2:27 PM EDT The Iran war has cost Americans roughly $1,000 per household in higher fuel, food and other expenses since the start of the conflict in February, according to an estimate shared last week by Moody's Analytics chief economi ... (CBS News)
Device installed to help keep Trump's Reflecting Pool clear of algae was never used on a pool: report
36 min ago - Monday 29 June 2026 12:20 EDT The device used to clear the algae outbreak from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following President Trump’s troubled refurbishment has never previously been used on a pool, according to a report. The $1.7 mil ... (The Independent)
Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election
1 hr ago - PUBLISHED Jun 29, 2026, 10:11 AM ET The Supreme Court will review the legality of mass voters purges in the final weeks before an election, as part of a larger case the justices are taking up examining the methods Arizona uses to keep non-citiz ... (CNN Politics)
US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire
1 hr ago - Mon 29 Jun 2026 11.12 EDT Last modified on Mon 29 Jun 2026 11.30 EDT The US military is racing to vaccinate new recruits after a two-month halt on mandatory flu shots – but it’s a temporary reprieve, as the shots will soon expire and new do ... (The Guardian)
Supreme Court Rules Against Roy Moore in Fight Over $8.2 Million Jury Award
1 hr ago - Supreme Court Rules Against Roy Moore in Fight Over $8.2 Million Jury Award The former Alabama Supreme Court justice and Senate candidate had asked the court to clear a path for him to potentially collect a jury award in a defamation case. June 29, 2 ... (New York Times)
Supreme Court rejects legal battle over New York's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
2 hrs ago - Updated on: June 29, 2026 / 11:19 AM EDT / CBS News Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a legal battle involving New York's now-repealed mandate for healthcare workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic. The di ... (CBS News)
Penske Teamsters in Florida and Missouri Authorize a Strike
2 hrs ago - As Regional Master Contract Deadline Looms, Teamsters Prepare for Labor Stoppage (WASHINGTON) – Ahead of a June 30 contract expiration, Penske workers represented by Teamsters Locals 79, 512, 541, 618, and 769 have taken an overwhelming strike a ... (Teamsters)
Ex-FTC commissioner calls on Congress to reassert authority after SCOTUS decision
2 hrs ago - 06/29/26 3:18 PM ET Former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter on Monday called on Congress to reassert its authority as a coequal branch of government after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump had the authority to fire her last yea ... (The Hill)
For Nancy Pelosi, good-bye Congress. Hello, Pelosi Democracy Institute
3 hrs ago - June 29, 2026, 8:02 a.m. ET Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is retiring from Congress but not retiring from politics. The Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy is being launched in January at the University of California, Berkeley, t ... (USA Today)
Ford rehires experienced engineers after AI misses the mark
4 hrs ago - Published June 29, 2026 12:44pm EDT By Eric Revell Ford has rehired experienced human engineers to help address the shortcomings of artificial intelligence (AI) tools meant to tackle quality issues in the automaker's production processes. The hiring ... (foxbusiness.com)
Disney's allies employ legal trick to outmaneuver FCC in free speech battle: Politico
4 hrs ago - June 29, 2026 10:16AM ET As conservative groups prepare to escalate the fight over Disney's broadcast licenses, two liberal-leaning organizations have deployed an unusual legal maneuver of their own. The groups Frequency Forward and the Media Action ... (Raw Story)
Germany: At least 6 killed in shooting in Stade
4 hrs ago - Politics * Germany Germany: At least 6 killed in shooting in Stade Rana Taha with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters 06/29/2026June 29, 2026 Several people are reported dead following gunfire in the northern German city of Stade. Authorities arrested the suspecte ... (DW)
Senate Ethics panel dismisses misconduct complaint against Ruben Gallego
5 hrs ago - June 29, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT WASHINGTON -- The Senate Ethics Committee has dismissed allegations of misconduct by Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., after conducting an investigation. In a letter obtained by NBC News, the six committee members led by Chair ... (NBC News)
Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39
6 hrs ago - GMA * Culture Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39 {video} Former NFL star reveals ALS diagnosis at age 39 ABC News By Randi Simon, Erin Brady, and Katie Kindelan June 29, 2026, 8:17 AM Former NFL star and three-time Pro Bowl run ... (ABC News)
Artificial intelligence becomes ripe target for taxes
6 hrs ago - Posted June 29, 2026 at 6:29am Some progressives are floating various plans to spread the wealth of the AI boom in the run-up to the midterm elections this fall, with proposals ranging from taxes on AI tokens to an excise tax on the energy used by da ... (Roll Call)
Trump says U.S. and Iran to hold fresh talks in Qatar on Tuesday following weekend clashes
7 hrs ago - Published Mon, Jun 29 2026 8:12 AM EDT Updated 52 Min Ago The U.S. and Iran are poised to hold fresh talks on Tuesday in Qatar’s capital, President Donald Trump said via social media on Monday, following a weekend of hostilities in the Middle Ea ... (CNBC)
Supreme Court rules Trump cannot fire Fed member Lisa Cook; grants him more power over other independent agencies
8 hrs ago - June 29, 2026, 10:21 AM EDT / Updated June 29, 2026, 10:27 AM EDT WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a setback to President Donald Trump, rejecting his attempt to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, while in a separate case ... (NBC News)
Supreme Court says geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment in Chatrie v. United States ruling
8 hrs ago - Published: 9:18 AM CDT June 29, 2026 Updated: 9:36 AM CDT June 29, 2026 WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday issued a ruling on a man's challenge to a "geofence warrant" used by police to access cellphone location data near a crime scene le ... (KVUE-TV Austin, TX)
Supreme Court declines to hear Alan Dershowitz's defamation appeal against CNN
8 hrs ago - The Supreme Court declined to hear Alan Dershowitz's defamation appeal against CNN, marking the court's latest refusal to reconsider the landmark 1964 press freedom ruling in New York Times v. Sullivan. The court has consistently declined to hear ap ... (MS NOW)
Supreme Court endorses post-Election Day mail-in ballot counting ahead of midterms
9 hrs ago - June 29, 2026 WASHINGTON (CN) -- The Supreme Court ruled against Republicans' attack on mail-in ballots on Monday, shoring up election rules in over a dozen states ahead of the midterms. Nearly 200 years ago, Congress mandated federal elections be he ... (Courthouse News Service)
