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NPR News: 06-30-2026 10PM EDT

Jul 1, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the Supreme Court rejecting Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship and upholding bans on transgender girls in school sports. It also reports on declining U.S. crime rates, Rep. Tom Kane’s return to Congress, and rising stock markets. International news includes Erdogan dismissing an Israeli genocide proposal, while domestic stories feature ETS acquiring the ACT and Avi Loeb leading a new White House UFO panel.

Topics discussed

Capital One Venture X Card advertisement Supreme Court rules against Trump on birthright citizenship Supreme Court upholds bans on trans girls in sports Crime rates decline following pandemic spike Rep. Tom Kane returns to Congress after depression treatment U.S. stock markets rise Erdogan dismisses Israeli proposal on Armenian genocide ETS acquires ACT college admissions exam Avi Loeb appointed to lead White House UFO panel NPR Tiny Desk Contest Tour announcement
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