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• Trump purchased stocks before announcing tariff pause, profiting from market movement — Federal filings revealed that the day before Trump paused his tariffs for 90 days, his investment accounts purchased as much as $12.8 million worth of stocks at market lows caused by the tariffs. Trump's announcement of the pause caused a historic stock market spike, with the S&P 500 jumping nearly 10%, one of the largest single-day gains in its history. Trump failed to report the transactions for almost a year past the required deadline; the penalty for late filing is only $200.

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• Trump administration provided or considered $8.9 billion in federal funding to companies with Trump and Lutnick family ties — Reporting identified at least fourteen companies with ties to the Trump and Lutnick families working with the federal government on mining deals for critical materials. The administration has either provided or is considering providing more than $8.9 billion in taxpayer money to those companies. This pattern emerged from investigation of the Kazakhstan tungsten deal and related transactions.

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• E Jean Carroll files motion for expedited enforcement of $5m judgment against Trump — E Jean Carroll's legal team filed papers in federal court in Manhattan requesting that Judge Lewis Kaplan order Donald Trump to pay the $5 million judgment from a 2023 jury verdict finding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The filing came one day after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal of the civil case. Judge Kaplan agreed to expedite the motion, with Trump's response due by July 7, 2026. Carroll's lawyers argued Trump has repeatedly delayed payment and continued making defamatory remarks about Carroll.

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• Complaint and TRO motion filed in Mytych v. Griess (D.D.C.) — David Mytych, a member of Accountability NOW USA, filed a complaint and motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the National Park Service's denial of his permit to hold a counter-demonstration within sight and sound of the Freedom 250: Salute to America event on the National Mall on July 4, 2026. NPS offered McPherson Square and Indiana Plaza as alternate demonstration sites, which Mytych alleges are more than half a mile from the event and do not provide meaningful access to his intended audience. Mytych alleges the denial violates the First Amendment's speech and assembly protections, constitutes viewpoint discrimination and retaliation based on his anti-Trump message, and is arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act.

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• Complaint filed — Brennan v. Blanche et al. (D.D.C. 1:26-cv-02323) — Former CIA Director John Brennan filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against Acting Attorney General Blanche, DOJ, FBI Director Patel, President Trump, and other officials. Brennan, a reported target of two federal grand jury investigations (one into alleged "grand conspiracy" involving Obama and Biden administration officials, and another into false statements related to his 2023 congressional testimony on Russian election interference), alleges that public statements by administration officials, personnel removals of career prosecutors, and irregular investigative conduct constitute vindictive and selective prosecution in violation of due process. He seeks equitable injunctive relief and a writ of mandamus compelling preservation of all records relevant to the investigations pre-indictment, and a declaratory judgment establishing that preservation obligations apply before any indictment is returned.

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• ICE arrests record 43,138 immigrants in June 2026 — US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 43,138 people in June 2026, the highest monthly total since Trump took office in January 2025. The Trump administration has deported over 590,600 people since January 2025 and maintains 65,765 people in ICE detention as of July 11. Arrests are occurring routinely at workplaces, homes, traffic stops, and ICE check-in appointments, with many detainees lacking criminal histories. The administration received a $70 billion funding surge and reportedly aims for 2,000 arrests daily.
• ICE Arrests 10,000 People in 5 Days — ICE has significantly increased its arrest rate, detaining over 10,000 individuals in five days, following a directive from the White House to ramp up enforcement. The arrests occurred at various locations, including immigration check-ins and traffic stops. This surge in detentions reflects a new policy standard of 2,000 arrests per day.
• ICE Arrests 10,000 People in Five Days — The New York Times reported that ICE arrested more than 10,000 people in the last five days, roughly doubling the 1,000 people arrested each day earlier in the year. The dramatic increase follows White House pressure for more arrests, which have occurred at immigration check-ins, during traffic stops, and on the street. ICE officials have been told that a 2,000 arrest rate per day is to be considered the new normal.
• FBI Authorizes Overtime for 2020 Georgia Election Investigation — MS NOW reported that Trump's FBI has authorized hundreds of intelligence analysts to work overtime as part of a "priority" investigation related to the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, according to an unclassified memo issued Wednesday. The investigation represents a significant commitment of federal resources to a matter that has already been extensively investigated.
• FBI Intensifies 2020 Georgia Election Probe — The FBI has authorized hundreds of intelligence analysts to work overtime on a priority investigation related to the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. This intensification of the probe is part of ongoing efforts to address election-related issues and potential misconduct.
• ICE arrested approximately 10,000 people in five days — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested approximately 10,000 people over five days at the end of June, roughly 2,000 per day, a sharp increase reported by the Associated Press. The agency shifted from city raids to steadier enforcement operations. The arrests separated parents from workplaces and children from caregivers, creating uncertainty in neighborhoods across the country.

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• Trump’s Financial Disclosure Reveals $2.2 Billion Earnings — President Trump disclosed earnings of $2.2 billion in the first year of his second term, with $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency businesses. This marks a significant increase from his 2024 earnings. Additionally, Trump hosted election denier Tina Peters in the Oval Office, who was recently granted clemency after a conviction for tampering with voting machines.
• Trump earned $2.3 billion while cryptocurrency investors lost equivalent amount — Analysis of Trump family and cryptocurrency venture investor gains and losses showed the Trump family took approximately $2.3 billion in income since the beginning of Trump's second presidency, while investors in those same ventures lost approximately the same amount. The pattern demonstrates a direct transfer of wealth from retail investors to the Trump family through cryptocurrency ventures.
• Trump family structured cryptocurrency ventures to extract front-end fees while investors absorbed losses — Analysis of Trump's cryptocurrency ventures revealed the family structured deals so Trump extracted hundreds of millions in transaction fees on the front end. When the coins subsequently plummeted in value, outside investors holding the coins suffered vast losses while Trump had already secured his profits. The structure allowed Trump to profit regardless of the long-term performance of the cryptocurrency products he promoted.
• Trump financial disclosure reveals $2.2 billion in first-year earnings from presidency — Trump's financial disclosure for his first year back in office revealed he earned approximately $2.2 billion, including $1.4 billion from family cryptocurrency businesses and $636 million from the $TRUMP memecoin. The New York Times reported Trump stated "nobody cared" about conflicts of interest. Trump made 22,000 stock transactions in 2025, compared to President Biden's 13 transactions over four years. Mar-a-Lago membership fees rose to $1 million, generating $77.5 million annually—triple 2020 levels and 50% above 2024.
• Trump administration deregulates crypto industry — Under President Trump's second administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has significantly reduced its regulatory actions against the crypto industry. A New York Times investigation found that the SEC eased up on over 60% of ongoing crypto cases. Notably, the SEC dismissed enforcement cases against major crypto exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, and Robinhood's crypto arm, all of which list and promote Trump's $TRUMP coin. This deregulation has facilitated increased trading volume and boosted Trump's financial returns from his crypto ventures.
• Trump earns $636 million from meme coin venture — President Donald Trump earned $636 million from his meme coin business, CIC Digital LLC, primarily through royalties from a license agreement with Celebration Coins. This income is part of the $1.4 billion Trump reported from crypto-related businesses in his financial disclosure. Despite Trump's significant earnings, investors in the $TRUMP coin have faced substantial losses, with the coin's value dropping by 97% since its launch. A Reuters investigation revealed that buyers invested at least $1.2 billion into $TRUMP, but their holdings were worth only $521 million as of April 30, 2026.
• Trump's Presidential Earnings Reach $2.2 Billion in First Year of Second Term — According to a new financial disclosure, Trump made $2.2 billion in the first year of his second term as president, compared to $622 million in 2024. Of the $2.2 billion, $1.4 billion came from his family's cryptocurrency businesses, making Trump the highest crypto earner in the United States. The disclosure reveals unprecedented personal enrichment while serving as president.
• Trump family crypto ventures generated over $1bn in first year of second term, disclosed in 927-page ethics filing — A 927-page financial disclosure released by the US Office of Government Ethics on Tuesday revealed that President Trump received over $2.2bn in total income last year, including more than $1bn from cryptocurrency ventures. World Liberty Financial, a joint venture between the Trump family and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's family, generated over $500m from governance token sales. CIC Digital LLC produced over $600m from Trump-branded meme coins launched days before inauguration. The disclosures prompted Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, to demand tighter congressional rules preventing political figures and their families from profiting off the crypto industry.
• Trump Reports $1.4 Billion Income from Cryptocurrency Ventures — A federal filing revealed that President Trump earned approximately $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures last year, including significant profits from a venture with his sons and other investments. This financial disclosure raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and the administration's regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies.
• Trump's 2025 financial disclosure reveals $2.2 billion in income, including $1.2 billion from crypto venture — Trump's financial disclosure for 2025 itemizes $2.2 billion in income across 927 pages, with a crypto business generating approximately $1.2 billion in a single year—exceeding decades of real estate empire earnings. The largest single payday was $635 million in royalties from the $TRUMP meme coin, which has since crashed approximately 95% from its launch, destroying billions in value for small investors. The disclosure also includes tens of millions from legal settlements with media and tech companies.
• Trump's financial disclosure revealed $1.4 billion in crypto income — Trump's annual financial disclosure released Tuesday showed more than $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025, making it his single largest source of money. This income stream exists while his administration writes the rules governing the cryptocurrency industry, creating a direct conflict of interest between personal financial gain and regulatory authority.

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• US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in female sports — The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states may exclude transgender girls and women from competing in female sports, overturning lower court judgments favoring two trans students—Lindsay Hecox in Idaho and Becky Pepper-Jackson in West Virginia. The court determined that such bans do not violate Title IX civil rights protections. The ruling is expected to embolden at least 25 other states with similar laws and represents a significant victory for the Trump administration's "culture war" agenda.
• US Supreme Court upholds trans athlete bans in West Virginia and Idaho — The US Supreme Court ruled that West Virginia and Idaho may constitutionally bar transgender girls from competing on girls' sports teams. The decision is legally narrow—it does not mandate bans nationwide or strip trans students of all Title IX protections—but advocates warn it will be weaponized to expand exclusionary policies across the 25 other states with similar restrictions and to erode trans rights in education, employment, and healthcare more broadly.
• Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in school sports — The Supreme Court upheld state laws that ban transgender athletes from competing in school sports consistent with their gender identity. The ruling allows states to enforce restrictions on transgender participation in athletics, affecting access and equal treatment in school sports.
• Court rules that states can exclude transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams — The Supreme Court ruled that states have the authority to exclude transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports teams. This decision allows states to implement policies that restrict transgender athletes' participation based on their gender identity. The ruling has significant implications for the rights of transgender individuals and the ongoing debate over gender and sports. The decision may lead to further legislative and legal actions at the state level as states decide how to implement or challenge this ruling.
• Supreme Court releases opinion in West Virginia v. B. P. J. (24-43) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in West Virginia v. B. P. J. Docket number(s): 24-43.
• White House issues release celebrating Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes and detailing administration actions — The White House issued a release on June 30, 2026, responding to a Supreme Court decision permitting states to reserve female athletic competition for biological females. The release characterizes this as a "landmark victory" and lists executive actions the administration claims to have taken, including barring transgender individuals from military service, defunding gender-affirming medical care, eliminating "gender ideology" curricula, and requiring biological sex markers on federal documents.
• US Supreme Court rejects transgender girls' participation in female sports — In a Trump-friendly ruling issued on the same day as the birthright citizenship verdict, the Supreme Court effectively dismissed the rights of transgender girls and women to participate in female sports. The decision removes protections previously afforded to transgender athletes.

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• Trump threatened to prosecute gas stations over prices — Trump issued a public threat against gasoline retailers, demanding they immediately lower prices to around $2.50 per gallon and warning of "big problems" if they do not comply, characterizing price maintenance as illegal "gauging."

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• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled government monitoring of gas retailers — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on Fox News and stated, "I would encourage all of the gasoline retailers to be good actors, especially on the 250th anniversary, because we're watching," signaling government surveillance and pressure on private business pricing decisions.

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• Trump says housing bill is "a big yawn" compared to Save America Act — During an Oval Office press availability, Trump stated that the housing bill coming to him later that day is "a big yawn" compared to the Save America Act, suggesting he has not yet decided whether to sign it.
• Trump declines to commit to signing bipartisan housing bill — When asked whether he would sign a bipartisan housing bill that passed Congress with overwhelming support, Trump declined to commit, calling the bill "a yawn." He indicated he would hold the housing bill hostage pending passage of a voter ID law he favors, stating that compared to the "Save America Act," most other legislation is "a big yawn." This conditional stance links his legislative cooperation to partisan electoral advantage.

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• Rep. Randy Fine opposes housing bill due to Democratic support — Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) stated on Newsmax that his opposition to the housing bill was motivated by the fact that Democrats supported it, saying "if Elizabeth Warren thinks a bill is great, it probably isn't" and "I didn't come to Washington to work with Democrats."

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• Trump blames Republican senators for failure to pass SAVE Act — During an Oval Office press availability, Trump stated that the SAVE Act has not passed because "we have 4-5 Republican senators who just won't vote for it," and specifically named Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska as "Trump deranged."

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• US Supreme Court rules geofence warrants require Fourth Amendment privacy protections — The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Chatrie v. US that law enforcement's use of geofence warrants—which compel tech companies to hand over smartphone location data from people near crime scenes—constitutes a Fourth Amendment search requiring constitutional privacy protections. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the majority opinion, holding that individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy in cell phone location records even when in public spaces. The ruling rejected the government's argument that accessing limited location data does not trigger Fourth Amendment protections and clarified that opting into location services does not constitute voluntary consent to government surveillance.
• Court rules that law enforcement’s use of “geofence warrant” was a “search” — The court has ruled that the use of "geofence warrants" by law enforcement constitutes a "search" under the Fourth Amendment. This decision impacts how digital data can be accessed by authorities, requiring them to obtain a warrant before accessing location data from electronic devices. The ruling emphasizes the need for privacy protections in the digital age and sets a precedent for future cases involving digital privacy and law enforcement practices.
• Supreme Court releases opinion in Chatrie v. United States (25-112) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in Chatrie v. United States. Docket number(s): 25-112.

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• Department of Justice files complaints challenging Massachusetts and Rhode Island in-state tuition laws for undocumented immigrants — The Department of Justice's Civil Division filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island challenging state laws that provide in-state tuition rates and financial assistance to undocumented immigrants. The DOJ alleges these laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens, create incentives for illegal immigration, and conflict with federal law. The complaints seek injunctions against enforcement of the tuition and scholarship provisions. This marks the third lawsuit filed in one week on this issue, bringing the DOJ's total to 12 such actions nationwide.

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• Complaint filed — National Treasury Employees Union v. Internal Revenue Service — The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) filed a complaint in D.D.C. challenging the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Health and Human Services for failing to respond to thousands of telework accommodation requests submitted under the Rehabilitation Act following President Trump's January 2025 memorandum directing agencies to terminate remote work. NTEU alleges the agencies' inaction violates the Administrative Procedure Act and seeks a writ of mandamus compelling the agencies to process pending requests, issue written decisions on a fixed timeline, and file compliance reports.

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• Complaint filed: Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Oz (D. Mass. 1:26-cv-12962) — Massachusetts, 22 other states, the District of Columbia, and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania filed a complaint challenging an Interim Final Rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on June 1, 2026, that narrows the "medically frail" exclusion from Medicaid work requirements and restricts self-attestation and hardship exceptions. Plaintiffs allege the rule departs from statutory text and prior CMS guidance, will cause millions to lose coverage, and violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the Spending Clause. They seek a stay, declaratory and injunctive relief, and vacatur.

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• Trump administration orders NOAA evaluation of California Coastal Commission — The U.S. Department of Commerce, led by Secretary Howard Lutnick, announced plans to have NOAA evaluate California's Coastal Commission performance under federal coastal management law. Lutnick accused California of "environmental terrorism" for obstructing spaceport developments. The move escalates a dispute over energy production, including SpaceX launches and oil pipeline operations, with California's attorney general pledging legal action.

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• DHS Secretary Mullin defended deportations to Haiti despite State Department travel warning — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin appeared on CNN and stated that those coming to the country illegally must be able to contribute to the U.S. and not be a burden on taxpayers. When pressed on whether the Trump administration maintains that Haiti is safe for deportations, given the State Department's Level 4 "do not travel" advisory, Mullin responded that the advisory is not for Haitians but for U.S. citizens, implying that the safety assessment does not apply to deportees.

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• Gov. Mike DeWine opposed mass deportation of Haitians — Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) appeared on CNN to oppose mass deportation of Haitians, stating that it is not in the U.S. or Ohio's interest to deport people who are working daily, supporting families, buying houses, and contributing to their communities.

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• National Design Studio installs undisclosed visitor-tracking software on federal websites — The National Design Studio (NDS), a White House office led by Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia and staffed by Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) veterans, rebuilt sensitive federal websites for passport applications, voter registration, prescription-drug pricing, and children's savings accounts. The NDS installed commercial visitor-tracking software (PostHog) configured to evade privacy tools on four public federal websites without publishing required privacy impact assessments or system-of-records notices mandated by the Privacy Act of 1974 and E-Government Act of 2002. The NDS removed the tracking software after Guardian inquiry on 4 June; White House responded 17 June claiming compliance with legal requirements.

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• Trump Family Profits from Kazakhstan Mining Deal — The New York Times reported that Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump acquired a 20% stake in a company linked to a billion-dollar mining deal with Kazakhstan, secured by the Trump administration. The report also highlights financial ties between the Trump family and companies benefiting from federal mining contracts. The Trump Organization demanded a retraction, but did not deny the profits from the deal.
• — The New York Times reported that within weeks of the Trump administration securing a billion-dollar mining deal with Kazakhstan's president, a firm partly owned by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump took a 20% stake in an entity connected to the project. The Trump family or Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's family has financial ties to at least 14 companies working with the federal government on mining deals, all of which have benefited directly from the administration.

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• Supreme Court blocks Trump's removal of Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5–4 that Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook can remain in her position while her legal challenge to Trump's removal efforts proceeds through the courts, effectively blocking Trump's attempt to fire her.
• US Supreme Court rules Trump's firing of Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve was unconstitutional — The US Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision blocking Donald Trump's attempt to immediately remove Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor and Biden appointee, from her position. Trump had fired Cook via social media in August 2025, alleging unproven mortgage fraud. The Court ruled that Trump lacked constitutional authority to fire Cook without cause and that she was entitled to statutory procedural protections before dismissal. Cook, the first Black woman on the Fed's board, retained her seat while contesting the allegations.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — Cook v. Trump ( D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-02903 — On a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court denied the government's application for a stay of the preliminary injunction, keeping Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in her position while the litigation continues. The Court decided on the “narrow” statutory ground that the president failed to afford her notice and opportunity to respond prior to her termination required by the Federal Reserve Act, 12 U.S.C. §242. The Court declined to reach Governor Cook's constitutional due process claim - that her removal without prior notice or hearing violated the Fifth Amendment - finding the statutory violation alone sufficient to deny the stay. The Court further held that the president's determination of “cause” is judicially reviewable, that “cause” demands a substantial threshold turning on the seriousness of the alleged misconduct and its nexus to a Governor's professional duties, and that federal courts may issue interim injunctions keeping a removed officer in place while litigation proceeds. The majority also held that the Federal Reserve's for-cause removal protection is consistent with Article II of the Constitution, declining to unsettle a “special arrangement sanctioned by history” in which monetary policy is not subject to political interference. Chief Justice Roberts wrote for a five-Justice majority joined by Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, Kavanaugh, and Jackson. Justice Kavanaugh concurred separately to confirm that the Federal Reserve may continue as an independent agency following Trump v. Slaughter . Justice Jackson concurred separately, arguing that the stay application could be resolved on the equities alone because the government showed no irreparable harm. Justice Thomas dissented , arguing that the alleged mortgage fraud was “cause,” that the statute's text requires no notice or hearing, and that the Act's removal restriction is unconstitutional. Justice Alito, joined by Justice Gorsuch, also dissented , arguing that the Court should have confined itself to the two issues addressed by the lower courts. Justice Barrett dissented separately, faulting the majority for reaching the Article II constitutional question the government had “expressly waived” and arguing the injunction bars removal on the mortgage-fraud grounds even with proper process, warranting a stay.
• Court prevents Trump from firing Fed governor — A court ruling has prevented former President Trump from firing a Federal Reserve governor. This decision is significant as it upholds the independence of the Federal Reserve, which is crucial for maintaining economic stability and preventing undue political influence over monetary policy. The ruling reinforces the separation of powers by ensuring that executive actions do not overreach into independent agencies.
• Supreme Court releases opinion in Trump v. Cook (25A312) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in Trump v. Cook. Docket number(s): 25A312.

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• Supreme Court declines to hear Trump's final appeal in E. Jean Carroll defamation case — The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's final appeal of the $5 million jury verdict against him in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, allowing the lower court judgment to stand.
• US Supreme Court declines to review Trump's $5m E Jean Carroll verdict — The US Supreme Court declined Donald Trump's petition to review a 2023 New York jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E Jean Carroll. The justices provided no explanation or reasoning. The decision leaves intact the $5m civil judgment. A three-judge appellate panel had previously upheld the verdict in 2024, rejecting Trump's claims the trial was unfair due to evidence of his alleged past sexual misconduct being admitted.
• Supreme Court declines to review $5 million verdict against Trump — The Supreme Court has decided not to review a $5 million verdict against former President Donald Trump. This decision leaves in place the lower court's ruling, which found Trump liable for damages. The refusal to hear the case means that the verdict stands as is, without further appeal to the nation's highest court. This outcome is significant as it upholds the accountability of a former president in a legal matter involving substantial financial penalties.
• Supreme Court denies certiorari in Trump v. Carroll (defamation case) — The Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari in Trump, President of U.S. v. Carroll, E. Jean (Docket 25-573). This case involved a defamation suit brought by E. Jean Carroll against former President Trump. The denial allows the lower court judgment to stand.
• U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Trump's appeal in Carroll civil case — The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump's appeal of the 2023 civil jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E Jean Carroll. The decision came after a three-judge appellate panel upheld the verdict in 2024 and rejected Trump's arguments that the trial was unfair. Trump had asked the Supreme Court in 2025 to review and overturn the verdict. The Court's refusal to hear the case leaves the $5 million judgment (now $5.8 million with interest) intact.
• Supreme Court declines to hear Trump's appeal in Carroll defamation case — On June 30, 2026, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump's appeal of a 2023 jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll. This decision upholds the jury's award of $5 million in damages to Carroll. Trump's appeal argued against the admission of testimony from other women and the Access Hollywood tape as evidence, but the Supreme Court found these arguments unworthy of consideration. This marks a significant legal defeat for Trump, concluding a lengthy legal battle and smear campaign against Carroll.
• Supreme Court releases opinion in Trump v. Barbara (25-365) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in Trump v. Barbara. Docket number(s): 25-365.
• E Jean Carroll files motion for expedited enforcement of $5m judgment against Trump — E Jean Carroll's legal team filed papers in federal court in Manhattan requesting that Judge Lewis Kaplan order Donald Trump to pay the $5 million judgment from a 2023 jury verdict finding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The filing came one day after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal of the civil case. Judge Kaplan agreed to expedite the motion, with Trump's response due by July 7, 2026. Carroll's lawyers argued Trump has repeatedly delayed payment and continued making defamatory remarks about Carroll.
• Supreme Court declines to hear Trump's appeal in E. Jean Carroll case — The United States Supreme Court declined to hear former President Trump's appeal of a 2023 jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll. This decision upholds the lower court's ruling, requiring Trump to pay Carroll $5 million. The case has been ongoing since 2019, with Trump repeatedly mocking and insulting Carroll. The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the appeal marks the end of Trump's legal options in this matter, solidifying the jury's decision against him.

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• Supreme Court upholds Mississippi mail-in ballot counting rule — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5–4 in Watson v. RNC that a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted if postmarked by and received within five days of Election Day does not violate federal law. The Court rejected the argument that federal law requires mail-in ballots to be received by Election Day itself.
• Supreme Court rejects RNC challenge to late-received mail-in ballots — The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision authored by Justice Barrett rejecting the Republican National Committee's challenge to state laws counting mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received after Election Day. The Court held that the Federal Election Day statute does not preempt state authority to count such ballots and that responsibility for the mechanics of elections belongs to the states by default. The RNC had sued Mississippi in Watson v. RNC, seeking to establish that "Election Day" means the date by which all ballots must be received, a theory the Court rejected.
• US Supreme Court upholds state law counting mail-in ballots arriving after election day — The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Watson v. Republican National Committee that states may count mail-in ballots postmarked by election day even if they arrive within five business days afterward. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the majority opinion, joined by Chief Justice Roberts and the three liberal justices, rejecting the RNC's challenge to Mississippi's law. The decision affirms state authority over election procedures and protects similar laws in fourteen states, Washington DC, and three territories. President Trump called the ruling a "tremendous loss" and renewed calls for the Save America Act.
• Justices uphold state law allowing for late-arriving mail-in ballots — The Supreme Court upheld a state law that permits mail-in ballots to be counted even if they arrive after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked by that day. This decision supports the state's efforts to ensure that all votes are counted, particularly in light of potential postal delays. The ruling is seen as a victory for voting rights advocates who argue that such measures are necessary to ensure fair and accessible elections.
• Supreme Court releases opinion in Watson v. Republican National Committee (24-1260) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in Watson v. Republican National Committee. Docket number(s): 24-1260.
• Trump characterizes mail-in ballot ruling as enabling illegal voting — During an Oval Office press availability, Trump stated that the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot ruling was "a little bit surprising" and "very detrimental to honest elections" because it "gives people more time to vote illegally."
• US Supreme Court strikes down limits on coordinated party campaign spending — The US Supreme Court ruled in National Republican Senatorial Committee v Federal Election Commission that limits on "coordinated party expenditures" are unconstitutional, eliminating restrictions on how much political parties can spend in support of their candidates. The case originated from a 2022 lawsuit by JD Vance and Republican officials challenging the FEC's enforcement of these limits. The Trump administration supported the challenge; the FEC, lacking a quorum since April 2025, could not mount a full defense. The ruling continues a two-decade trend of dismantling campaign finance restrictions.
• Supreme Court rules in favor of unlimited coordinated political party spending — The Supreme Court issued a ruling permitting unlimited coordinated spending by political parties. The decision expands the scope of campaign finance by removing restrictions on coordination between parties and outside groups, potentially increasing the influence of wealthy donors and organized party structures in elections.