Newsweek is reporting that the Supreme Court is set to release its final batch of decisions for the term, including rulings on birthright citizenship and the legality of state transgender sports bans. It said these decisions follow earlier landmark rulings on a president's ability to fire federal employees and states being allowed to count mail-in ballots after Election Day.
The outlet noted that the Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship is widely expected to go against President Donald J Trump's stance. Conversely, the ruling on state transgender sports bans is anticipated to favor the president and conservatives. Newsweek also mentioned another significant decision regarding campaign spending limits.
Newsweek highlighted that the court's term has shown a complex dynamic regarding President Trump's agenda. While the 6-3 conservative majority has often sided with the administration, it has also ruled against him on issues such as tariffs, National Guard deployments, and California's redistricting. It said a recent decision allowed the president to fire heads of some agencies at will, while preventing the firing of Federal Reserve Board members without cause.
Separately, Newsweek is reporting on the current state of the housing market, describing it as "completely stuck." It said an upcoming discussion will delve into why building new housing has become challenging and will explore new affordable housing legislation that President Trump is reportedly holding hostage, particularly in light of the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot decision.