USA TODAY is reporting that the Supreme Court delivered both a defeat and a win for President Donald Trump's agenda in recent decisions. It said the court denied Trump's executive order to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S. The 6-3 ruling, issued June 30, ensures that children born in the country are considered Americans. Conversely, the court ruled that states can ban transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams without violating the Constitution or a federal law barring sex discrimination in education.
USA TODAY also reported that filings show Trump has raked in over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures. Separately, the publication noted that Trump is urging gas retailers to lower prices to $2.50 per gallon, warning of consequences as oil costs fall.
In political news, USA TODAY said that in a congressional race for the district covering Denver, longtime Rep. Diana DeGette, 68, was upset by political newcomer Melat Kiros, 29, who identifies as a democratic socialist. A Texas city banned data centers, citing concerns about the strain these projects would place on local water and energy resources.
The publication also highlighted wedding buzz surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. It said trucks and forklifts have converged around Madison Square Garden in New York City ahead of a reported July 2 rehearsal and a July 3 cocktail party for the couple. Swift may plan to dance until 4 a.m. at her wedding.
Regarding campaign finance, USA TODAY reported that Liuba Grechen Shirley won a precedent-setting Federal Election Commission vote allowing candidates for federal office to use campaign funds for childcare. She launched the Vote Mama Foundation, which tracks the political participation of mothers.