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In a surprising 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court temporarily halted President Trump's massive federal workforce reduction plan that threatened 180,000 government jobs. Three conservative justices joined their liberal colleagues in ruling that the administration overstepped executive authority, marking a significant check on presidential power over federal agencies.

The unprecedented surge of over 250,000 migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border in May 2025 has triggered sweeping federal policy changes, including expanded detention, militarization of the border, and suspension of asylum processing. Border states are demanding billions in federal aid as they struggle with overwhelming financial and operational burdens.

The Supreme Court heard arguments in May 2025 on President Trump's controversial executive order limiting birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States. While the order aims to reinterpret the 14th Amendment, justices across the ideological spectrum focused primarily on whether lower courts have the authority to issue nationwide injunctions, revealing deep tensions between executive power and judicial oversight.

In a consequential ruling with vast humanitarian implications, the U.S. Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans living in the United States, despite the State Department's ongoing classification of Venezuela as unsafe for travel.

After tariffs escalated to unprecedented levels of 145% on Chinese imports and 125% on U.S. exports, negotiators reached a 90-day agreement dramatically reducing trade barriers. The historic Geneva deal creates breathing room for the world's largest economies while establishing a framework for continued talks.

Brookhaven National Laboratory scientists have developed a groundbreaking catalyst that converts methane to methanol in a single step at temperatures below 100°C, achieving 100% selectivity. This technology could revolutionize natural gas utilization while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from stranded gas reserves.

Columbia University's decision to suspend pro-Palestinian student protesters has catalyzed demonstrations at nearly 140 campuses across 45 states, while civil rights organizations challenge the university's enforcement actions as violations of student rights and due process.

A catastrophic mechanical failure led to the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident has sparked a comprehensive investigation into maritime safety protocols in New York Harbor.