USA TODAY is reporting that the Supreme Court concluded its term with several significant rulings. It said the justices struck down President Donald J Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship for babies born on U.S. soil. The court also further eroded longstanding campaign finance limits, a move that could lead to increased spending in the midterms and potentially benefit the Republican Party. Additionally, USA TODAY reported that the justices allowed states to ban transgender women and girls from participating in sports teams, which it noted is another setback for LGBTQ+ rights nationwide. The justices are now on summer recess.
The outlet also reported that Senate Democrats are demanding Education Secretary Linda McMahon reverse her decision to move two special education offices from her agency. It said these offices, which assist students with disabilities, were shifted to the Health and Human Services Department and the Justice Department. Democrats, in a letter obtained by USA TODAY, stated that these actions contradict congressional requirements and undermine children's right to a quality public education. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, told USA TODAY he anticipates bipartisan support for an amendment in July to prevent the HHS transfer.
Separately, USA TODAY reported on an exclusive interview with House Speaker Mike Johnson. It said Johnson told the outlet he urged President Trump to sign the landmark housing bill approved by Congress last week. Johnson stated the bill would become law with or without a presidential signature, adding he hoped Trump would sign it to "take partial ownership."
USA TODAY also reported that Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed his four-month absence from Congress was due to a depression diagnosis and hospitalization. It said Kean Jr. had missed more than 140 roll call votes since March.