Democratic staff on a House committee allege Trump allies used Freedom 250 to redirect the nation’s 250th anniversary planning toward political fundraising, donor confusion, voter-data collection and Christian nationalist programming. The interim report has not been adopted by the full committee.
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The Supreme Court upheld West Virginia and Idaho laws barring transgender girls and women from girls’ and women’s sports teams. The 6-3 ruling says states may base eligibility on biological sex under Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause.
A federal judge blocked major parts of President Trump’s executive order directing the creation of federal voter citizenship lists and restricting Postal Service delivery of absentee ballots. The ruling says voter eligibility remains a power reserved to the states.
The UFC staged “Freedom 250” on the White House South Lawn, with Justin Gaethje winning the undisputed lightweight title as President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday. The event drew praise from fans and criticism over sponsors, business ties and the use of White House grounds for a private sporting event.
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a June 23 Republican runoff for South Carolina governor. Evette led the crowded primary after receiving Donald Trump’s late endorsement.
Republican Steve Hilton led California’s crowded governor primary with nearly 60% of ballots counted, while Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer competed for the second runoff spot. Primaries in New Jersey, Iowa, New Mexico and other states also set up key 2026 midterm races.