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June 2026

Mike Johnson's 'Save America Act' Plan Backfires

More than a dozen House Republicans on Tuesday voted against Johnson’s scheme to make the Senate pass the “Save America Act” by attaching it to a defense bill

Anna Paulina Lunarepresentative
HOUSE GOP LEADERSHIP SHOULD allow an AMENDMENT to ATTACH VOTER ID + PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP or SAVE America to the ACTUAL TEXT of NDAA,
Mike Johnsonhouse Speaker
We had a handful of Republicans who voted against advancing that. They also, as you know, by consequence, also voted against the Save America Act,

Advocates Warn SCOTUS' Trans Sports Ruling Could Have Disturbing Consequences

When the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that states can ban transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams, they based their logic on the Constitution’s equal protection clause and Title IX, a federal antidiscrimination law that prohibits sex discrimination in schools

I am absolutely concerned that this ruling opens the door to more intrusive scrutiny to all students that don’t fit gender norms, in particular gender nonconforming and Black students,
The policing of gender will now be allowed to stand in schools,
We’ve already seen what this looks like. Athletes are singled out because they are taller, or stronger, or have short hair. If you don’t fit the expectation of what someone thinks a girl or woman should look like, then you could face harassment,
Today’s decision is another painful reminder that transgender young people continue to be used as political pawns in a manufactured culture war,
Today’s decision encourages harmful, intrusive, and humiliating sex verification testing for all women and girls,

Justice Thomas Invokes Black History To Argue Against Birthright Citizenship In Dissent

The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision Tuesday to uphold birthright citizenship in the landmark case Trump v. Barbara, extending protections for virtually any child born on U.S. soil to undocumented parents and temporary visa holders

I am not sure that today’s opinion will stand the test of time,
Despite his longstanding endorsement of a ‘colorblind’ Constitution, Justice Thomas now surprisingly suggests that the Citizenship Clause was a race-conscious remedial measure, relating only to ‘freed slaves such as Dred Scott,
Thomas is trying to make the law much more complex than it is. The law is not that complex,

Lauren Boebert Scorns Tom Kean's Long-Term Absence: 'Depression Comes With' The Job

Thomas Kean Jr.representative
Several months ago, due to health concerns, I entered the hospital for some testing,
Lauren Boebertunited States Representative from Colorado since 2021
I mean, sure, take care of yourself, get healthy, but who gets to take four months off of work because they’re sad,
I wouldn’t elect somebody just for the sake of that,
I don’t care what party you’re a part of, it’s not OK,
I think not showing up for work is discounting the voters. It’s not right. It’s wrong. That is literally taxation without representation. It is absolutely awful. I can’t imagine missing one or two days,

Harvard Professor With Polarizing Alien Theories To Lead New White House UFO Council

Avi Loeb, a cosmologist who studied black holes and served as head of Harvard’s astronomy department until 2020, was recently appointed to helm a new scientific advisory council tasked with investigating the origins of mysterious orbs and other objects reported by military personnel in recent years

I don’t know what’s going to come of this, but we’re not going to get any closer to answering these questions with him in charge,
Avi Loebisraeli astrophysicist (1962-)
At a time when science is not so much celebrated, this is an opportunity to actually do good for all sides involved,
My impression is the government is baffled by not being able to infer the nature of some of these objects,
Let’s keep our eyes on the orbs,... not the social media.”

Justice Jackson Rips Justice Thomas In Scathing Birthright Citizenship Concurrence

No long and unwieldy Constitutional Amendment is necessary!”
Clarence Thomasassociate Justice
The Citizenship Clause [of the 14th Amendment], which the same Congress passed shortly after the Civil Rights Act, was understood to have the same meaning,
Ketanji Brown Jacksonassociate Justice
By ignoring that our Constitution stands firmly against caste and subjugation—on all axes and in all manners—they deny the clear, universalist vision shared and proclaimed by the Fourteenth Amendment’s Framers: to ‘rebuild a shattered empire... to plant deep and solid the corner-stone of eternal justice, and to erect thereon a superstructure of perfect equality of every human being before the law,
Ketanji Brown Jacksonassociate Justice
This alternative account pitches Black Americans against immigrants when the advocates who promoted the Fourteenth Amendment did no such thing,

Ken Paxton Suddenly Walks Back His Support For IVF

His stance was somewhat surprising, considering the Texas GOP just added an IVF ban to its newly approved party platform

Ken Paxtona member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Texas Senate representing the eighth district and as a member of the Texas House of Representatives
We need to have restrictions, so that we don’t lose fertilized eggs, if that’s possible, and we need to just examine the issue,
Ken Paxtona member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Texas Senate representing the eighth district and as a member of the Texas House of Representatives
Every child is a blessing, and every family hoping to welcome a child deserves support and compassion,
It’s easy to say I’d support a vote, but I would need to read the bill, find out exactly what it does, find out what protections are in there,

Dead Baby Found In Portable Toilet At Michigan Music Festival

Authorities have not said how the baby died, whether it was a boy or a girl, or whether a parent, guardian or person connected to the baby has been identified

Jesse Watters Asks RFK Jr. About Alleged Raccoon Penis Story

Watters, however, concluded his chat with Kennedy by asking him if he’ll “leave the raccoons alone” ― an inquiry that likely seemed out of left field for many viewers

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.hHS Secretary
I was standing in front of my parked car on I-684 cutting the penis out of a road killed raccoon, thinking about how weird some of my family members have turned out to be,
You have to understand, Bobby wanted to be a veterinarian as a kid. His after-school job was at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.,

Apparent Human Remains Found In NYC School's Chimney

Officers were summoned around 9 a.m. to the public elementary and middle school in Queens and were told of the find

Iran World Cup Team Leaves Farewell Message About 'Humanity And Dignity'

Political tensions between Tehran and Washington forced Iran to abandon plans to establish its World Cup base in Tucson, Arizona, and relocate to Tijuana shortly before the tournament

We leave this World Cup with pride, but also with one fundamental question: Did every team truly compete under equal conditions and equal professional standards? What we experienced was a series of decisions, logistical arrangements, and circumstances that undermined the sense of fairness—an impression only reinforced by the events of the final matchday of our group."
For us, Fair Play is not a slogan printed on advertising boards; it is the very identity of football. Yet this tournament reminded us that there is still a significant distance between inspiring words and meaningful actions,
True hosting is about respect, humanity, and dignity. We will never forget the kindness of the people of Tijuana,
World Cups come to an end. Administrators change. But civilizations such as Iran, Egypt, and Mexico — built upon truth, respect, and human dignity — endure through history,

Dave Portnoy Mocked Over Mamdani Mayoral Challenge: 'I Would Love To Run'

Apparently managing New York City isn’t a real job, but writing blog posts about pizza is. Good to know where we’ve set the bar,... I need him to run. I need to see the most annoying man alive get humiliated in front of millions of people.”
I know that. I’ve done a lot of good in New York City when I wasn’t thinking about politics … so it wasn’t for show. I’ve had a real job. I’ve done real things. Unlike these clown politicians who have never had a job and never been in the real world for a day.”
Dave Portnoyhe is the founder and owner of sports and popular culture company Barstool Sports
If you don’t do your job in public service, then you’re doomed to be ruled by people dumber than you,
Dave is so mad about paying more taxes … what a fucking baby,... I wonder what would happen if the least charismatic man in america ran against the most charistmatic man in america.”
Dave Portnoyhe is the founder and owner of sports and popular culture company Barstool Sports
I would love to run against [Mamdani],

Megyn Kelly Lashes Out At Trump-Appointed ‘Turncoat’ Supreme Court Judge: ‘Supposed To Be One Of Ours’

Megyn Kellyamerican journalist
He’s an institutionalist meant to protect the Supreme Court,
Megyn Kellyamerican journalist
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, she’s supposed to be one of ours. Why do ours — Why are they always so wiggly?”
Megyn Kellyamerican journalist
We were supposed to have 6-3 conservatives to libs,
Absolutely horrible in the long run. She totally forgot who appointed her to the Court,... Scum of the earth.”

Sotomayor: 'Facts Do Not Matter' To Supreme Court After It Upholds Trans Athlete Ban

Sonia Sotomayorjustice
Because of the Court’s decision today, West Virginia, and any other state actor, can deny B. P. J. and others like her these experiences simply because it thinks they have an inherent athletic advantage, even if the facts show that they do not,
The majority’s opinion ends by reciting the many wonderful ways in which playing sports can be valuable to young people,
Sonia Sotomayorjustice
Because the Court today errs by reducing the burden, at least in the sports context, that the Constitution places on state actors when classifying based on sex, I respectfully dissent,

Supreme Court Upholds Birthright, Denies Trump's Bid To Rewrite Citizenship

All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the State where they reside.”
John Robertschief Justice
Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights— to freely participate in our political community,
Arguments for limiting birthright citizenship to those domiciled in the United States fail. These arguments err in their definition of ‘allegiance,’ contending that natural allegiance was no longer sufficient for citizenship and that some greater quantum of allegiance (based on domicile) was required,

Avoid These Common Travel Mistakes in a Heat Wave

Record-setting heatwaves have been making headlines this summer and are likely to continue in the coming weeks

It’s important to limit the amount of time you’re in direct sun and consider taking shade during mid-day, which is the hottest part of the day,
Justin Chapmanamerican actor
It might be tempting to wear as little as possible when it’s so hot, but covering up with light fabrics can help you feel much cooler than having a lot of skin exposed to the sun,
Justin Chapmanamerican actor
After spending months waiting for your holiday and dreaming about laying on a beach, the idea of having to stay inside because it’s too hot can be disappointing,
Regardless of how long you spend in the sun, it’s important to apply sunscreen throughout the day as you want to protect your skin as much as possible,
Be gentle on yourself in terms of vacation expectations during a heat wave,
Midday to late afternoon is usually the hottest, so keep outdoor activities to a minimum during those hours,
Enjoying the sun is all part of going on vacation, especially if you live in a country where good weather is a rare occurrence, but the temperatures some popular tourist destinations are experiencing are extremely dangerous, and many people won’t have dealt with temperatures like this before,
Remember to drink a lot of water,
Huw Owenbritish theologian (1926-1996)
It’s best to do as many Europeans do and recalibrate the day,
As someone who lives year-round in Phoenix, the biggest mistake people make is underestimating the power of the sun,

U.S. Captain Issues Warning Ahead Of Bosnia World Cup Knockout Clash

The U.S. won their opening two group-stage matches to secure early qualification for the knockout rounds and will look to rebound from a last-gasp defeat by Turkey in a dead rubber in Los Angeles last week when they head north to the Bay Area

I don’t know that we completely expected Paraguay to be the way that they were in the first game,
We’ve been doing a lot of work on penalties. I won’t go into that,
They’re a difficult team to play against, and they’re in the tournament for a reason,