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Jul 1, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, prompting celebrations and plans for a midterm GOP convention. Trump’s crypto ventures reportedly earned $1.2 billion last year. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Qatar for Iran war negotiations. In South Africa, thousands protested against undocumented migrants, and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory began capturing new cosmic images.

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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship; Trump admin vows to fight Trump announces first-ever GOP convention during midterm election year Trump's crypto businesses earned $1.2 billion last year Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Qatar for Iran war mediation talks Anti-migrant protests sweep across South Africa Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins capturing deep space images NPR Tiny Desk Contest Tour announcement
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