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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Supreme Court blocks Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

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On the final day of its term, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s proposed limits to birthright citizenship. It allowed states to ban transgender women and girls from participating in women's and girl’s sports. And the Supreme Court struck down long-standing campaign finance restrictions. The Washington Post’s Julian Mark examines one of the Supreme Court’s other big rulings this week, which significantly expands presidential power. Europe is sweltering through a record-breaking heat wave. Bloomberg’s Joe Wertz breaks down how it’s shifting the way Europeans think about climate change and summer. The Ebola outbreak in Congo has surpassed 1,000 infections and could rival the largest outbreak ever recorded. Wired’s Isabella Ward explains why a promising vaccine to fight the current strain had previously been shelved. Plus, another notable NBA player was implicated in a gambling scheme, a dramatic day of World Cup knockout games, and Philadelphia’s historical reenactors are gearing up for the biggest summer of their careers.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick and Cecilia Lei.

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