Court: Parents may remove kids from LGBTQ storybook lessons
The Supreme Court ruled that Maryland parents with religious objections can pull their children from public school lessons using LGBTQ books. The decision reversed lower court rulings for Montgomery County schools, signaling likely victory for the parents though not a final ruling. The court indicated such policies face strict scrutiny and are almost always invalid.
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Court upholds Texas age verification for online porn
The court upheld a Texas law to block minors from accessing adult content online. More than a dozen states have similar age checks as devices ease access. An industry group challenged the Texas measure citing privacy risks from required personal information. Initial district rulings blocked the laws, but appeals courts reversed to allow them.
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Trade pact speeds China magnets and rare earth exports
Washington and Beijing signed a trade accord to ease American access to magnets and rare earth minerals from China. Treasury official Scott Bessent says devices essential to microchips will flow to the United States, describing it as a de escalation after tariffs.
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Inflation ticks higher as Americans curb spending
A Commerce Department report shows consumer inflation rising in May with prices up 2.3 percent from a year earlier and core prices up 2.7 percent. The readings remain above the Fed's 2 percent target and hint tariffs' limited impact on prices.
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Trump says Iran should allow international inspections
President Donald Trump, at a White House news conference, said Iran would have to cooperate with IAEA inspections or another respected body to verify it does not restart its nuclear program. He indicated inspections could be demanded during talks and noted the need for cooperation from Iran.
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Pardon drive grows as Trump clemency sparks petitions
Ashland Kentucky AP reports Trump uses unconventional clemency, drawing hope from federal prisoners and ex-inmates. Legal scholars note departures from traditional criteria in a process historically nonpolitical, with more than 1600 pardons or commutations since January. White House officials say decisions come after vetting by counsel, pardon czar, and Justice Department.
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Alligator Alcatraz rises near Miami Everglades detention site
Florida officials push to operationalize 5000 detention beds at a remote Everglades airfield near Miami as part of the national crackdown on migrants. Critics call the plan cruel and dangerous while activists warn of ecological and health risks in the isolated facility.
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions in birthright case
A united conservative majority ruled federal judges cannot grant nationwide injunctions, shaping how Trump birthright citizenship changes may take effect. The decision leaves open whether the policy could apply across all states, with enforcement delayed 30 days and lower courts tasked to tailor orders. Justice Barrett wrote the ruling, while dissenters warned of inviting government overreach and patchwork rules across states.
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