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NPR News: 06-30-2026 11AM EDT

Jun 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, allowed bans on transgender athletes in school sports, and struck down campaign finance coordination limits. Meanwhile, Venezuelan Americans mobilize aid for an earthquake that killed over 1,700. President Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary. A Michigan judge blocks prediction market Kalshi, while dangerous heat spreads across the central and eastern U.S.

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Capital One Venture X Card advertisement Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship Supreme Court rules on trans athletes in sports Supreme Court strikes down campaign finance limits Venezuela earthquake death toll and US aid efforts Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary Michigan bans prediction market site Kalshi Extreme heat warnings across central and eastern US NPR Tiny Desk Contest Tour announcement
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