Supreme Court Allows States to Block Planned Parenthood Medicaid Funding; Supreme Court to Decide on Birthright Citizenship

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Key Takeaways

  • Supreme Court allows states to block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, impacting access to care.
  • Supreme Court to decide on birthright citizenship, potentially affecting 150,000 newborns annually.
  • Senate parliamentarian rejects key healthcare provisions in Trump's tax bill, complicating passage.
  • Former Biden aide Anthony Bernal refuses to testify about Biden's cognitive decline; subpoena planned.
  • Pew study: Trump won 2024 election with nearly 50% of vote and 312 electoral votes.

Top Stories

Supreme Court allows states to block Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding.

On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, impacting access to care. This decision allows states like South Carolina to cut off funding, legalizing a 2018 executive order.

Supreme Court to decide on birthright citizenship, potentially affecting 150,000 newborns.

The Supreme Court is expected to decide on cases including birthright citizenship, specifically President Trump's executive order to limit it. The case challenges the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause, potentially affecting over 150,000 newborns annually.

Senate parliamentarian rejects key healthcare provisions in Trump's bill.

The Senate parliamentarian ruled against key healthcare provisions in President Trump's tax bill, including those restricting gender-affirming care and Medicaid provider tax overhaul. This complicates efforts to pass the $250 billion package, potentially jeopardizing Republican plans and requiring 60 votes for passage.

Former Biden aide refuses to testify before House Oversight Committee.

Anthony Bernal, a former Biden aide, is refusing to testify before the House Oversight Committee about Joe Biden's cognitive decline and autopen use, despite the White House waiving executive privilege. Chairman James Comer plans to subpoena Bernal for a transcribed interview.

Pew study: Trump won 2024 election, secured nearly 50% of vote.

A Pew Research Center study, released on June 26, 2025, analyzed the 2024 election, revealing that Donald Trump won the presidency. Trump secured just under 50% of the vote against Kamala Harris and won more Electoral College votes (312) than in 2016.

Election Watch

Marine Le Pen prepares for potential 2027 presidential candidacy.

Marine Le Pen asked Jordan Bardella to prepare for a potential candidacy in the 2027 French presidential election, following her conviction for misusing EU funds. Le Pen faces a five-year ban from running for office and may cede her candidacy to Bardella.

Global Stage

Khamenei: US strikes on Iran 'did not achieve anything'; Trump denies uranium movement.

Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Supreme Leader Khamenei claimed victory, minimizing the impact and stating facilities remain intact. Trump denied claims of uranium movement before the attacks, which targeted Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, while the White House stated the strikes destroyed Iran's main enrichment facilities.

EU leaders discuss US trade proposals, face July 9 deadline.

EU leaders met in Brussels on June 26-27, 2025, to discuss US trade proposals and avoid tariffs before the July 9 deadline. Germany supports a faster solution, while France advocates for a more assertive approach, with Trump threatening tariffs up to 50% on European goods.

Spanish court approves amnesty law; EU to analyze.

The Spanish Constitutional Court approved the amnesty law with a 6-4 vote, which the Court of Justice of the European Union (TJUE) will analyze. The amnesty law applies to events until November 2023, and Salvador Illa requested the Supreme Court apply the amnesty to Carles Puigdemont.

Trump at NATO summit: Criticizes Spain, calls summit productive.

At the NATO summit in The Hague on June 25, 2025, Trump called the summit "the most productive in history" and criticized Spain for not committing 5% of its GDP to defense spending. Spain defended its 2.1% commitment, leading to confrontation with Trump, who threatened tariffs.

Trump targets EU greenhouse-gas regulations in trade negotiations.

In June 2025, then-U.S. President Donald Trump, supported by American oil executives, targeted key EU greenhouse-gas regulations, specifically the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), in trade negotiations with Europe. Trump pushed for a reversal of the CSDDD.

US negotiating new nuclear deal with Iran.

The U.S., under Donald Trump, is negotiating a new nuclear deal with Iran, proposing a $20-30 billion investment for Iran's civilian nuclear program in exchange for zero uranium enrichment. This includes sanctions relief and access to $6 billion in frozen funds, but Iran remains skeptical.

Latin America

Sheinbaum announces electoral reform, INE resources to be reviewed.

President Sheinbaum announced an electoral reform on June 24-25, 2025, following criticism of the INE, which will remain autonomous but have its resources reviewed. The reform aims to strengthen democracy and address resource allocation, INE funding, political party funding, and plurinominal representation.

Brazilian Senate approves bill to increase federal deputies.

On June 25, 2025, the Brazilian Senate approved a bill to increase the number of federal deputies from 513 to 531, starting in 2026. The measure is expected to cost between R$ 64.6 and 95 million per year, with critics arguing it's opportunistic and disregards the Constitution.

Local Front

Zohran Mamdani faces Islamophobic attacks after winning NYC primary.

After Zohran Mamdani won the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, he faced Islamophobic attacks, including death threats and slurs, with a five-fold increase in violent hate-related reports. Right-wing figures and people close to Donald Trump spread anti-Muslim rhetoric.

Policy Insights

Republican budget bill may transfer wealth from young to old.

A Republican budget bill, aiming to make President Trump's tax cuts permanent, could transfer wealth from younger to older Americans, potentially increasing national debt and deficits. The poorest 10 percent of households could lose US$1,600 annually, while the richest 10 percent could gain US$12,000 a year.

White House Updates

Trump to receive intelligence briefing following leak on Iran strikes.

President Trump will receive an intelligence briefing following a leak of classified information about U.S. strikes on Iran. The leaked report suggests the damage to nuclear facilities was less than expected, contradicting Trump's initial statements.

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