Today's Headlines: Trump Pulled in at Least $2 Billion After Returning to the White House
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Blocking a Key Trump Policy
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July 1, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Pulled in at Least $2 Billion After Returning to the White House

The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.

Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Blocking a Key Trump Policy

The justices blocked President Trump’s executive order that banned birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary foreign visitors.

U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Anthropic’s Most Powerful A.I. Models

The move allows Anthropic to bring its most powerful technologies back online, de-escalating a feud with the Trump administration.

World

After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Said to Propose Hormuz Fee Plan

Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.

Aid Workers Fear Disease Outbreaks in Venezuela After Quakes

Health care workers worry that illnesses like cholera could spread in areas where clean water was already in short supply, and last week’s earthquakes destroyed water systems.

World Cup Loss Dominates German News, Displacing Even a Mass Shooting

A day after a deadly attack in northern Germany, the news media’s attention largely shifted to the country’s poor performance at the World Cup.

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U.S.

Tom Kean Says Depression Led to Long Absence From Congress

After months of mystery, the New Jersey representative broke his silence about the undisclosed health issue that prompted his 117-day absence.

Supreme Court Allows States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls’ Sports

The court’s decision involving laws from West Virginia and Idaho has implications for 25 other states with similar restrictions on transgender female athletes joining women’s sports teams.

Trump’s Moneymaking Run: Unrivaled in Presidential History

The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition.

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Politics

Colorado’s Attorney General Upsets Bennet in Primary for Governor

Phil Weiser beat Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary, presenting himself as the stronger foil for President Trump.

Left-Wing Insurgent Ousts 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado

Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.

Supreme Court Lifts Spending Limits on Political Parties and Candidates

Republicans had asked the court to strike down restrictions on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.

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Business

Judges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants

Two federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants.

Court Halts Pentagon Rule Requiring Escorts for Journalists

A federal judge temporarily blocked a new rule that restricted reporters’ access to the Pentagon, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.

Stocks Notch Strongest Quarter Since 2020

The S&P 500 rose almost 15 percent for the three months through June, and many stock analysts remain optimistic that corporate earnings driven by artificial intelligence will keep growing.

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Technology

Independent Studio Buys Movie About OpenAI That Amazon Dropped

Neon purchased “Artificial,” which focuses on OpenAI’s chief, Sam Altman, after Amazon walked away from it following an investment in the start-up.

The Company Reviving AOL, Vimeo and Other Internet Oldies Amid the A.I. Boom

Bending Spoons, an Italian company that buys aging internet companies, is going public this week at a potential value of $19 billion.

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New York

New York City Set to Sweat as Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Looms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that aims to protect people who work outdoors. Temperatures this week could exceed 100 degrees.

E. Jean Carroll Asks Judge to Order Trump to Pay $5 Million Jury Award

The writer’s request came after the Supreme Court declined to review a civil case in which President Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.

During Traffic Stop, N.F.L. Reporter Appeared to Show Off Her Access

A body-worn camera recording shows Dianna Russini, formerly an “insider” for The Athletic, talking football with an officer and avoiding a citation.

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Arts

It’s Soccer, but Set to Disco. And May the Best Dancers Win.

“Discofoot,” a dance showdown and soccer game played to disco hits, originated in France. Last weekend, in honor of the World Cup, it had its U.S. premiere.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

This month’s picks check the pulse of 1960s Paris, explore David Hockney’s artistry and paint an intimate portrait of mortality.

‘Birthright’ Stages a Thrillingly Complex Conversation on Conversation Itself

Jonathan Spector’s ambitious drama about six Jewish friends and their shifting relationship with Israel stretches over three hours and nearl