NPR News: 06-30-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump’s executive order, while also striking down campaign finance limits. In international news, the U.K. announced a significant boost to military spending to meet NATO targets amid rising global tensions. Domestically, the Alaska Supreme Court ordered a retired teacher named Dan Sullivan back on the ballot for Senate, and Virginia established a retail marijuana market. Additionally, the Labor Department reported higher-than-expected job openings for May.
Topics discussed
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
Court strikes down campaign finance limits
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. returns after depression
UK increases military spending to meet NATO targets
Alaska court restores same-named candidate to ballot
Virginia launches recreational marijuana market
May job openings exceed expectations
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