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Supreme Court Blocks Immediate Firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Washington, Monday, 29 June 2026.
On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court blocked the immediate firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, temporarily shielding central bank independence while expanding presidential power over other federal agencies.
Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face Higher Payments as Popular Plan Ends
Washington, Monday, 29 June 2026.
Starting July 1, 2026, a federal overhaul eliminates the SAVE program, forcing over seven million student loan borrowers to transition to new, potentially much more expensive repayment plans.
Postal Service Threatens to Halt Mail-In Ballot Deliveries Over State Voter Data Disputes
Washington, Sunday, 28 June 2026.
The Postal Service plans to block mail-in ballot deliveries in states refusing to share voter registries with the federal government, triggering a major constitutional clash over election authority.
Supreme Court Allows End to Legal Protections for Haitian and Syrian Migrants
Washington, Thursday, 25 June 2026.
The Supreme Court’s June 25, 2026, ruling eliminates judicial review for ending migrant protections, immediately exposing over 330,000 Haitians and Syrians to deportation and disrupting local workforces.
Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing to Pressure Senate Republicans on Voting Law
Washington, D.C., Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
On June 24, 2026, President Trump abruptly canceled a bipartisan housing bill signing, demanding Senate Republicans first eliminate the filibuster to pass his stalled voting security legislation.