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US Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Transgender Women in Female School Sports

The US Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender women competing in female school and college sports, ruling they do not violate Title IX, but justices were split on constitutional equal protection claims.

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A blue pink and white trans gender flag flies over the US Supreme Court with a blue sky in the background

Whistleblower Alleges DEA Allowed Fentanyl Shipments in New Mexico to Build Cases

A whistleblower alleges DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments into Albuquerque to build larger cases, sparking investigations amid New Mexico's fentanyl crisis.

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FBI Director Kash Patel Criticized for Revealing Case Details on Social Media

FBI veterans accuse Director Kash Patel of violating legal and ethical rules by prematurely revealing details of a sealed investigation into an alleged plot to attack a UFC event, raising concerns about investigation integrity and inter-agency trust.

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US Homeland Security Chief Celebrates Iran's World Cup Exit Amid Controversy

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin expressed relief and celebrated Iran's World Cup exit amid visa restrictions and political tensions affecting the team's preparation and participation.

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Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin smiles during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing in Washington DC on 25 June 2026

Chinese Businessman Guo Wengui Sentenced to 30 Years in US Prison for Fraud

Chinese businessman Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in US prison for racketeering, fraud, and money laundering after raising over $1 billion from online followers.

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Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui places his hands together while speaking on stage during a news conference in 2018 in New York

Daveigh Chase, Actress from The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, Dies at 35

Daveigh Chase, known for roles in The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died at 35 from AIDS. She had a notable career and faced personal and legal challenges before her death.

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Actress Daveigh Chase arrives at the official launch party for the most anticipated video game of the year, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, at the Belasco Theatre on November 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Luigi Mangione’s Federal Trial Set for January 2027 to Avoid Overlap with State Case

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, faces state murder and federal stalking charges. His federal trial is set for January 2027 to avoid conflict with the state case, which involves complex psychiatric defense developments.

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Supreme Court Limits Trump’s Power in Key Rulings on Fed, Appeals, and Ballots

The Supreme Court issued key rulings limiting Donald Trump's presidential powers, including blocking his firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook, allowing removal of independent agency leaders, upholding mail-in ballot laws, and rejecting appeals in high-profile defamation and sexual abuse cases.

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Lisa Cook dressed in black in Washington DC

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire Independent Agency Leaders, Overturning 90-Year Precedent

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning a 90-year precedent and raising concerns about agency independence.

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Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Effort to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The US Supreme Court blocked President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing insufficient due process and reinforcing the Fed's independence.

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Lisa D. Cook, a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, smiles while holding her hand against her face. She is wearing a blue suit and speaks at The Capital Hilton during the 42nd annual National Association for Business Economics Economic Policy Conference on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US Supreme Court Declines Trump's Appeal in E Jean Carroll Defamation Case

The US Supreme Court has refused to hear Donald Trump's appeal in the $5m civil case where he was found to have defamed and sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll.

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Three Firefighters Killed, Two Injured Battling Utah-Colorado Wildfires

Three firefighters died and two were injured battling wildfires along the Utah-Colorado border amid worsening conditions fueled by drought and extreme weather.

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