[Friday, June 27] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Judicial Affairs

1.1. Supreme Court Overhauls Nationwide Injunctions in Landmark Ruling

In a landmark 6-3 decision with profound implications for executive power, the Supreme Court has significantly curtailed the authority of individual federal district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions. The ruling, which sides with the Trump administration, is widely reported as a major victory for the executive branch, marking a turning point in its ability to implement policy without being blocked nationally by a single court [1, 2]. While the case originated from a challenge to an administration policy on birthright citizenship, multiple reports emphasize that the Court’s decision was procedural and focused squarely on the scope of judicial power, not the underlying citizenship policy itself [3].

The administration and its allies celebrated the outcome. President Trump described the previous use of nationwide injunctions as a “colossal abuse of power” by federal judges [4]. Attorney General Pam Bondi declared, “The judges have tried to cease the executive branches power and they cannot do that. No longer” [5]. Supporters framed the decision as a necessary correction to “judicial supremacy” [6]. The ruling also exposed a sharp internal rift on the Court. Reports have focused intensely on Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s majority opinion, calling it a “stinging rebuke” in which she scorched Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for “embracing an imperial judiciary.” The language was described in one report as being “as brutal as I’ve ever seen” [7].

References [1] Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship case, https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/06/supreme-court-sides-with-trump-administration-on-nationwide-injunctions-in-birthright-citizenship-case/
[2] Trump executive orders face turning point as Supreme Court rules on judicial powers, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-rules-trumps-birthright-citizenship-order-major-test-lower-court-power
[3] Trump scores major win in birthright citizenship case as Supreme Court curbs nationwide injunctions, https://nypost.com/2025/06/27/us-news/trump-scores-major-win-in-birthright-citizenship-case-as-supreme-court-curbs-nationwide-injunctions/?utm_source=smartnews&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral
[4] Trump celebrates Supreme Court limits on ‘colossal abuse of power’ by federal judges, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-celebrates-supreme-court-limits-colossal-abuse-power-federal-judges
[5] AG Pam Bondi on Scotus HISTORIC decision striking down judicial nationwide injunctions. “The judges have tried to cease the executive branches power and they cannot do that. No longer”, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1938674287080284554?s=46
[6] Supreme Court Ends Abuse of Injunctions: No More ‘Judicial Supremacy’, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/06/27/supreme-court-ends-abuse-of-injunctions-no-more-judicial-supremacy/
[7] Amy Coney Barrett rips Ketanji Brown Jackson over dissent in birthright citizenship case, https://nypost.com/2025/06/27/us-news/amy-coney-barrett-rips-ketanji-brown-jackson-over-dissent-in-birthright-citizenship-case-as-brutal-as-ive-ever-seen/

1.2. Other Key Supreme Court and Judicial Developments

The Supreme Court issued several other rulings with significant social policy implications. The Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for users to access pornographic websites, a decision framed by supporters as a loss for “Activist Judges” and a win “FOR Parental Rights” [1]. In another case, the Court affirmed the right of parents to “Opt Their Kids Out of Questionably - Themed Classroom Activities,” strengthening parental control over school curricula [2].

Beyond the Supreme Court, other judicial matters are attracting attention. A California judge is reportedly facing an impeachment threat following a “standoff” with the Trump administration over control of the National Guard [3]. Separately, another judge acquitted a man on a felony charge for what a headline describes as having “brutally assaulted pro-life advocates” [4].

References [1] Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law Requiring Age Verification To Shield Kids From Pornography, https://www.dailywire.com/news/supreme-court-upholds-texas-law-requiring-age-verification-to-shield-kids-from-pornography?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Spencer+Lindquist&category=News&elementPosition=1&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Supreme+Court+Upholds+Texas+Law+Requiring+Age+Verification+To+Shield+Kids+From+Pornography
[2] Supreme Courts Upholds Right of Parents to Opt Their Kids Out of Questionably - Themed Classroom Activities, https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2025/06/27/us-supreme-courts-rules-on-whether-parental-rights-supersede-public-school-mandates-n2190947
[3] California judge hit with impeachment threat after Trump National Guard standoff, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-judge-who-blocked-trump-national-guard-order-hit-impeachment-resolution.amp
[4] Judge Finds Man Who Brutally Assaulted Pro-Life Advocates Not Guilty of Felony, https://www.lifenews.com/2025/06/27/judge-finds-man-who-brutally-assaulted-pro-life-advocates-not-guilty-of-felony/

2. Foreign Policy, Trade, and National Security

2.1. U.S. Escalates Iran Confrontation with Sanctions and Military Action

U.S. posture toward Iran has hardened significantly following recent military action. President Trump has officially halted sanctions relief for Iran, a decision reportedly made in direct response to an “angry, hostile, and unhappy” address by Supreme Leader Khamenei [1]. The President publicly warned he would “bomb Iran again” if the nation resumes nuclear activities, signaling a low tolerance for renewed proliferation efforts [2]. This follows what one publication dubbed the “‘Midnight Hammer’ Iran Strike,” described by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as a “‘shot in the arm’ for American credibility” and lauded by supporters as a successful contrast to the “Failed Obama Nuke Deal” [3, 4].

The strategic environment is further complicated by Israeli actions, with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to confront Iran without a guaranteed U.S. response being portrayed as a successful “gamble” based on a “shrewd sense of Trump’s likely reaction” [5]. The conflict has had collateral consequences, including the reported destruction of a Holocaust survivors’ meeting place by Iranian missiles [6]. Amidst these events, questions are being raised about the Supreme Leader’s public absence and the historical accuracy of U.S. intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program [7, 8].

References [1] Trump Drops Sanctions Relief for Iran Following ‘Angry, Hostile, and Unhappy’ Khamenei Address, https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/trump-drops-sanctions-relief-for-iran-following-angry-hostile-and-unhappy-khamenei-address/
[2] Trump Says He’d Bomb Iran Again If Nuclear Activities Start, https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/iran-bomb-nuclear/2025/06/27/id/1216786/
[3] Ex-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice calls US strikes on Iran a ‘shot in the arm’ for American credibility, https://nypost.com/2025/06/27/us-news/ex-secretary-of-state-condoleezza-rice-calls-us-strikes-on-iran-a-shot-in-the-arm-for-american-credibility/
[4] Exclusive — CIA Director Smacked Down Democrat Iran Objections with Comparison of Successful Trump Strikes to Failed Obama Nuke Deal, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/06/26/exclusive-cia-director-smacked-down-democrat-iran-objections-with-comparison-of-successful-trump-strikes-to-failed-obama-nuke-deal/
[5] Netanyahu Took a Giant Gamble in Confronting Iran. It Paid Off. — The normally risk-averse Israeli leader struck Iran without the promise of U.S. aid but with a shrewd sense of Trump’s likely reaction., https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-took-a-giant-gamble-in-confronting-iran-it-paid-off-886e6361?mod=mhp
[6] Holocaust survivors meeting place destroyed by Iranian missiles | The Jerusalem Post, https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-859206
[7] Why is Iran’s supreme leader still hiding?, https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/06/27/why-is-irans-supreme-leader-still-hiding
[8] Why U.S. Intelligence Has Been So Wrong About Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program › American Greatness, https://amgreatness.com/2025/06/27/why-u-s-intelligence-has-been-so-wrong-about-irans-nuclear-weapons-program/

2.2. Administration Abruptly Halts Trade Negotiations with Canada

In a major trade policy development, President Trump has abruptly terminated “all discussions on Trade with Canada” [1]. The administration stated this action is a direct and punitive response to Canada’s implementation of a new digital services tax, which the U.S. government opposes [2]. The move signals a hardline stance in trade relations with a key North American partner and ally.

References [1] Trump terminates “ALL discussions on Trade with Canada”, https://notthebee.com/article/trump-terminates-all-discussion-on-trade-with-canada
[2] Trump says US terminating all trade talks with Canada over digital services tax, https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/trump-says-us-terminating-all-trade-talks-canada-over-digital-services-tax.amp

2.3. Other International and Defense Matters

Security concerns are highlighted in global reports. A source reports that “Fulani Jihadists Massacre Over 200 Christians In Nigeria,” although further details are limited [1]. A Syrian national has been charged for assisting in a planned terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert, according to The Jerusalem Post [2]. In a domestic defense matter, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the renaming of a Navy oil tanker; the vessel, previously named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk, will now be named after a Medal of Honor recipient [3].

References [1] Fulani Jihadists Massacre Over 200 Christians In Nigeria, https://www.genocidewatch.com/single-post/fulani-jihadists-massacre-over-200-christians-in-nigeria
[2] Syrian charged for assisting planned terror attack on Taylor Swift show | The Jerusalem Post, https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-859232
[3] Hegseth announces Navy oil tanker named after gay rights leader renamed after Medal of Honor recipient, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hegseth-announces-navy-oil-tanker-named-after-gay-rights-leader-renamed-after-medal-honor-recipient

3. Immigration and Border Security

3.1. Administration Formally Terminates Haitian TPS

In a major immigration policy shift, the Trump administration has officially terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants currently residing in the U.S. [1]. This action fulfills a stated campaign promise and is expected to have widespread impact [2]. According to reports citing the Department of Homeland Security’s decision, as many as 500,000 Haitians who have lived under the long-standing protection could now face the possibility of deportation [3].

References [1] Trump admin ends temporary protected status for Haitian migrants currently in the US, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-admin-ends-temporary-protected-status-haitian-migrants-currently-us
[2] Trump Delivers on TPS Promise: DHS Ends Protected Status for 500,000 Haitians, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/06/27/dhs-terminating-temporary-protected-status-tps-for-more-than-half-a-million-haitians-n2659584
[3] 500,000 Haitians Face Deportation as DHS Ends Protected Status, https://www.newsmax.com/politics/dhs-trump-administration-immigration/2025/06/27/id/1216792/

3.2. New Enforcement Actions, Asylum Pacts, and Incidents

New enforcement initiatives are being launched at federal and state levels. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has initiated a nationwide audit into the American trucking industry and its connection to illegal immigration [1]. At the state level, Florida Governor DeSantis announced a new detention facility in the Everglades, which he termed “Alligator Alcatraz,” will be ready by next week specifically to house “illegal aliens” [2]. In a shift in regional policy, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the U.S. has signed asylum agreements with Guatemala and Honduras, with those nations agreeing to take in asylum-seekers to relieve pressure on the U.S. border [3].

These policy moves occur alongside reports of various law enforcement incidents. The Department of Justice announced a former doctor from Kuwait and Jordan was caught in Ohio having lied about a prior attempted murder conviction to fraudulently obtain U.S. citizenship [4]. In a separate Ohio case, an illegal immigrant who fraudulently enrolled in a high school by claiming to be a teenager is now facing federal gun charges [5]. Another report details an illegal migrant being arrested for peeping in a 13-year-old girl’s window, which led ICE to apprehend four other individuals living in the same home [6].

References [1] EXCLUSIVE: DOT Sec. Sean Duffy Launches Nationwide Audit Into American Trucking Industry And Illegal Immigration, https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/27/sean-duffy-trump-trucking-industry-illegal-immigrants-audit-commercial-drivers-licenses/
[2] DeSantis says “Alligator Alcatraz” in the middle of the Everglades will be ready to house illegal aliens by next week, https://notthebee.com/article/desantis-says-alligator-alcatraz-will-be-ready-to-house-illegal-aliens-by-next-week
[3] US signs agreements with Guatemala and Honduras to take asylum-seekers, Noem says, https://apnews.com/article/guatemala-honduras-noem-asylum-371666b1b5c091276ac27395fc0adac9
[4] Former Kuwait-born Jordanian Medical Doctor In Ohio Caught Lying About Attempted Murder Conviction to Fraudulently Obtain U.S. Citizenship, https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/former-medical-doctor-charged-naturalization-fraud-0
[5] Illegal immigrant who enrolled in Ohio high school claiming to be a teenager hit with federal gun charges, https://www.foxnews.com/us/illegal-immigrant-enrolled-ohio-high-school-claiming-teenager-hit-federal-gun-charges
[6] Illegal migrant arrested for peeping in 13-year-old girl’s window — with ICE nabbing 4 others in his home, https://nypost.com/2025/06/26/us-news/illegal-migrant-arrested-for-peeping-in-13-year-old-girls-window/

4. Economic and Domestic Policy

4.1. Administration Projects Economic Strength Amid Tariff Debates

The administration is projecting a positive economic outlook. Recent data from the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge reportedly shows “no signs of tariff price hikes,” suggesting that inflation remains under control despite ongoing trade measures [1]. This prompted a Wall Street economist, who had previously been critical of the administration’s tariff strategy, to publicly admit that President Trump “may have ‘outsmarted all of us’” [2]. Reinforcing this narrative, one headline proclaims a “Golden Age,” citing soaring stock markets, cool inflation, a “Middle East Peace” deal, and progress on a “Tax Deal” as evidence of broad success [3].

References [1] Fed’s Favorite Inflation Gauge Shows No Signs of Tariff Price Hikes, https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/06/27/pce-inflation-may-2025/
[2] Wall Street economist who ripped Trump admits prez may have ‘outsmarted all of us’ on tariffs, https://nypost.com/2025/06/27/business/top-economist-says-trump-may-have-outsmarted-all-of-us-on-tariffs/
[3] Golden Age: Stocks Soar To Record Highs as Inflation Stays Cool, Trump Forges Middle East Peace, and Tax Deal Gains Steam, https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/06/27/golden-age-stocks-soar-to-record-highs-as-inflation-stays-cool-trump-forges-middle-east-peace-and-tax-deal-gains-steam/

4.2. Executive Appointments and Domestic Initiatives

President Trump has publicly and forcefully criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a “low IQ, stupid and political guy” and blaming him for an increase of “$900B more on debt per year” [1]. The same report claims that the President has already initiated the process of interviewing potential candidates to replace Powell. Elsewhere, the Department of Energy is reportedly “battling to keep lights on” after an initial assessment found the nation’s power grid was at its “limit” when the administration took office [2]. On the industrial front, General Electric’s appliance division, owned by Chinese firm Haier, is reportedly spending approximately $500 million to move some of its manufacturing operations from China to facilities in Kentucky [3].

References [1] Trump: “We pay $900B more on debt per year because of this low IQ,stupid and political guy” Starts interviewing for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1938404533954130142?s=46
[2] Trump’s energy department battles to keep lights on after inheriting grid at its ’limit’, https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/trumps-energy-chief-warns-us-grid-reaching-its-limit-administration-works-avert-train-wreck
[3] General Electric appliances (owned by Haier) spending about $500,000,000 to move some manufacturing from China to Kentucky., /r/Conservative/comments/1lm4baf/general-electric_appliances_owned_by_haier/

4.3. Cultural Flashpoints in Higher Education

Higher education continues to be a site of cultural and political conflict. The president of the University of Virginia, James Ryan, has resigned from his position. This move is attributed in reporting to “pressure” from the Trump administration regarding the university’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies [1]. In a related story, internal documents from Cornell University have reportedly surfaced that, according to the source, show the institution “hired based on race” [2].

References [1] University of Virginia president James Ryan resigns in wake of Trump administration pressure over DEI policies, https://nypost.com/2025/06/27/us-news/university-of-virginia-president-resigns-over-dei-pressure-from-trump-admin/
[2] Cornell Hired Based on Race, Internal Documents Show, https://www.city-journal.org/article/cornell-dei-race-faculty-hiring-discrimination

5. Congressional and Partisan Affairs

5.1. Procedural Roadblocks and Partisan Accusations

In the U.S. Senate, two pieces of legislation, “The HPA and SHORT Acts,” have reportedly been ruled in violation of the Byrd Rule by the Senate Parliamentarian, creating a significant procedural roadblock for their passage via budget reconciliation [1]. On the partisan front, President Trump accused Democrats of leaking a sensitive intelligence assessment on the recent U.S. strikes on Iran, stating that the individuals responsible “should be prosecuted” [2]. In a separate matter with political undertones, a law firm that previously provided legal representation to Hunter Biden is now suing him, reportedly over unpaid legal fees [3]. In local politics, a Connecticut Democratic State Representative, Raghib Allie-Brennan, was reportedly arrested for shoplifting at a Target and later used “his ailing granny as an excuse” [4].

References [1] The HPA and SHORT Acts have been declared in violation of the Byrd Rule by the Parliamentarian, /r/Conservative/comments/1llrcs8/the_hpa_and_short_acts_have_been_declared_in/
[2] Trump accuses Democrats of leaking intel assessment of Iran strikes: ‘They should be prosecuted!’, https://nypost.com/2025/06/26/us-news/trump-accuses-democrats-of-leaking-intel-assessment-of-iran-strikes/
[3] Law Firm That Represented Hunter Biden Suing Him for Unpaid Legal Fees, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/06/26/law-firm-that-represented-hunter-biden-suing-him-for-unpaid-legal-fees/
[4] Connecticut ’s Democratic State Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan busted for shoplifting at Target self-checkout line — and uses ailing granny as an excuse, https://nypost.com/2025/06/25/us-news/democrat-ct-lawmaker-busted-for-shoplifting-at-target-self-checkout-line-then-uses-ailing-granny-as-an-excuse/

6. Media and Information Integrity

6.1. Scrutiny of Information Platforms and Media Bias

The integrity of major information platforms is facing renewed scrutiny. An exclusive report alleges that an “ad cartel” engaged in collusion with foreign governments specifically to mount a campaign against Elon Musk’s Twitter [1]. Separately, Wikipedia is also facing sharp accusations of bias. One academic article alleges the platform is engaged in an “intentional distortion of the history of the Holocaust,” while another source describes it as “increasingly becoming a propaganda tool” that requires new regulation and accountability [2, 3]. In media commentary, analyst Brian Stelter is quoted as having confirmed that the media’s job is not simply to report news but is rather to “send a message,” a statement presented as a candid admission of media’s persuasive function [4].

References [1] EXCLUSIVE: Ad Cartel Colluded With Foreign Governments Against Elon Musk’s Twitter, https://www.dailywire.com/news/exclusive-ad-cartel-colluded-with-foreign-governments-against-elon-musks-twitter
[2] Wikipedia’s Intentional Distortion of the History of the Holocaust, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/25785648.2023.2168939
[3] “Wikipedia is built on the utopian notion of a shared world that can be described in neutral language […] the reality is that Wikipedia is increasingly becoming a propaganda tool. This highlights the need for regulation, structural safeguards, and accountability regarding sensitive topics.”, https://x.com/shlomitlir/status/1938582114053583198
[4] Yes, Potato, We Know: Stelter Confirms That the Media’s Job Is Not News, But ‘Sending a Message’, https://twitchy.com/grateful-calvin/2025/06/27/brian-stelter-news-emmys-n2414822