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5 min readThe U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear President Trump’s appeal of a New York jury’s finding that he sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving the verdict and the associated financial penalty in place. The decision came as the Court issued opinions this morning. Separately, a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran grew shaky over the weekend, with Iran firing on Gulf neighbors and the U.S. striking Iran in return. Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan predicted both sides would try to keep the ceasefire from escalating into the kind of war seen a couple of months ago, even as periodic strikes continue.
Supreme Court declines Trump appeal in Carroll case
The justices refused to take up a case President Trump had pushed them to hear, which sought to overturn a New York jury’s finding that he sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump was ordered to pay damages. The Court’s decision to decline the case means the jury’s verdict stands, closing off this avenue of legal challenge for the former president.
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- 1 (00:22) **Supreme Court Declines Trump's Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Case** - The justices refused to hear President Trump's bid to overturn a New York jury's sexual abuse finding, leaving the judgment in place.
- 2 (00:49) **U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Shows Strain** - President Trump claims a meeting in Qatar is set for tomorrow, but Iran's participation is uncertain after weekend hostilities.
- 3 (01:31) **Stocks Open Higher on Comcast Split News** - The Dow rose ~260 points as Comcast announced it will spin off its entertainment division into a standalone media company.
- 4 (02:08) **Samsung and Partner Plan $500 Billion Chip Factory** - The South Korean giants are building a massive facility to meet AI chip demand, part of a global investment surge.
- 5 (02:28) **Major Federal Student Loan Changes Take Effect July 1** - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates the Biden-era SAVE plan and limits borrowing options for new and graduate students.
- 6 (03:14) **Venezuela Earthquake Aftermath Worsens** - A strong aftershock hit today, four days after twin quakes; official death toll exceeds 1,450 with tens of thousands missing.
- 7 (03:40) **U.S. Heat Wave Expands; Europe Sees Hundreds of Excess Deaths** - Over 60 million Americans under heat cautions from Kansas to Michigan, with temperatures reaching 100°F+.
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