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5 min readThe Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, a group of House hardliners blocked the annual defense bill, and a Democratic Socialist won a primary in Colorado. Meanwhile, the White House sent Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Doha for talks with Iran, and California passed a law standardizing food expiration labels. A heat wave is baking the Midwest and Great Lakes.
Birthright Citizenship Stays
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Trump’s day-one executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. NPR’s Carrie Johnson reported that the court relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment. During oral arguments, Chief Justice John Roberts told Solicitor General John Sauer that while the world may be different regarding travel to the United States compared to the 1890s, “it’s the same Constitution, the same 14th Amendment.” The ruling means the executive order will not take effect, preserving the constitutional guarantee that anyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen.
House GOP Leaves Early After Defense Bill Blocked
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- 1 (00:04) **Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order** - The Supreme Court rejects President Trump's day one executive order on birthright citizenship, relying on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment.
- 2 (00:55) **House GOP Sends Members Home Early for July 4th** - The Republican-led House starts the July 4th holiday break early after hardliners block the annual defense bill.
- 3 (01:19) **Democratic Socialist Wins Colorado Primary** - 29-year-old Democratic Socialist and political newcomer Milat Current defeats longtime Democratic incumbent in a competitive district.
- 4 (01:55) **Colorado Governor's Race Update** - State attorney general Phil Weiser wins the Democratic nomination, but the Republican nominee remains unknown as the race is too close to call.
- 5 (02:16) **Kushner and Witkoff Head to Doha for Iran Talks** - The White House confirms Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff have gone to Doha for meetings with Iran.
- 6 (03:00) **California Law Aims to Clarify Food Expiration Labels** - A new California law intends to reduce confusion over food expiration dates and cut waste.
- 7 (04:05) **Record-Breaking Heat Bakes Midwest and Great Lakes** - Intense heat and humidity are baking the region, with the National Weather Service warning of heat index values topping 100 degrees in some areas.
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