A pivotal legal battle over Illinois’ ban on semi-automatic firearms is now on track to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, with a possible final decision expected by mid-2026. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for September 22 in a case that could determine whether any state can legally prohibit commonly owned firearms.
New Hampshire’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state’s current K-12 education funding system is unconstitutional, ordering Governor Kelly Ayotte and the legislature to address major shortfalls. The decision affirms a six-year legal challenge by school districts that argued the state has failed to meet its constitutional obligation to fund an adequate public education.
President Donald Trump’s newly introduced “One Big Beautiful Bill” aims to permanently secure the southern U.S. border, delivering what top officials call the most significant border security legislation in American history. The bill includes $146.5 billion in total funding—$46.5 billion to finish the border wall and expand surveillance, plus another $100 billion to detain illegal immigrants and bolster immigration enforcement agencies.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy confirmed Monday that recent tariffs on Chinese imports have not caused significant price increases on the company’s platform. Speaking on CNBC’s Mad Money, Jassy credited strategic inventory moves and competitive seller behavior for keeping prices stable, reinforcing arguments that tariffs do not necessarily fuel inflation as critics long claimed.
South Africa’s foreign affairs ministry drew sharp criticism after posting photos Tuesday of Deputy Foreign Minister Anna Thandi Moraka signing a condolence book at the Iranian embassy in Pretoria. The images showed Moraka standing beside a large portrait of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Former President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem toured the new migrant detention facility, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," on July 1, deep in Florida’s Everglades.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly embraced a wildfire prevention strategy long mocked by Democrats, adopting President Donald Trump’s “rake the forest” approach under a new slogan: “Make America Rake Again.” The announcement, made during a press conference Tuesday in Placer County, marks a shift in Newsom’s wildfire messaging after years of criticism over his handling of the state’s devastating fire seasons.
Multiple cities across Southern California have canceled or postponed Fourth of July events due to heightened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity targeting illegal immigration. Communities with large immigrant populations, including Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Boyle Heights, and Huntington Park, have called off public festivities, citing safety concerns and growing fear among residents. The decision reflects increasing anxiety among immigrant families, many of whom are reportedly avoiding public gatherings.
A cyber group connected to Iran threatened to release emails it claims stem from Trump officials and associates. The report has been dismissed as a "smear campaign" in light of recent U.S. and Iranian tensions.
