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Supreme Court; Colorado primaries; World Cup heat : NPR
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Key Points:
- The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S., rejecting President Trump's efforts to limit it, with a 6-3 ruling affirming the 14th Amendment’s original intent.
- The Court also ruled that states can ban transgender girls from participating in school sports and loosened campaign finance restrictions on political party spending.
- Colorado’s primary elections saw significant upsets, including the defeat of longtime Senator Michael Bennet and the rise of democratic socialist Melat Kiros, signaling a shift toward more progressive candidates.
- A severe heat wave is impacting the eastern U.S. during the World Cup knockout rounds, raising concerns about player safety despite FIFA’s efforts to mitigate heat risks with scheduling and water breaks.
- New federal limits on graduate student loans will take effect July 1, capping annual loans at $20,500 and total loans at $100,000, potentially reducing enrollment among lower-income students and affecting about 30% of graduate borrowers.
