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NPR News: 07-01-2026 4AM EDT

Jul 1, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court rejected Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship but allowed states to ban transgender athletes in school sports. In Colorado primaries, a Democratic Socialist defeated an incumbent, while GOP hardliners blocked the defense bill. Meanwhile, U.S. and Iran sent separate delegations to Qatar amid stalled talks, and California enacted a new law to standardize food expiration labels to reduce waste.

Topics discussed

Supreme Court rejects Trump's birthright citizenship order Court allows states to ban transgender athletes in sports House GOP recess early after defense bill blocked Colorado primaries: Democrats and key races US and Iran send delegations to Qatar for talks California law standardizes food expiration labels Dangerous heat wave hits Midwest and East Mbappe ties Messi's World Cup goal record
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