Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

In a pair of rulings, the Supreme Court expanded the president’s ability to fire officials at agencies with purview over things like nuclear technology and consumer safety, while preserving the independence of the Federal Reserve. Also: today’s stories, including how the U.S. House of Representatives may pass legislation to protect kids online; why South Korean leaders are looking to expand their horizons beyond the country’s reliance on the U.S.; and a look at how the Mexican sport of padel is growing among Britons. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.