Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, John Jacob Astor IV, American colonel and businessman (died 1912) was born. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2015, Philipp Mißfelder, German historian and politician (born 1979) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Reopen surrogacy debate, IVF expert says

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July 12, 2026

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The Labour Party has promised changes to the IVF law in its first 100 days. We asked an expert what needs to be done to improve treatment options in Malta Proposes introduction of surrogacy, widen sperm donation rules, extend list of diseases for which embryo testing can be done

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Powerline

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· Jun 30, 2026

Supreme Court Term Ends

The Supreme Court term ended today with the release of three final opinions. I have not yet had time to read them, but for now will simply recite the results with a few additional comments. The most important decision is Trump v. Barbara, in which the Court held, 6-3, that the 14th Amendment requires that the children of illegal aliens be citizens of the United States. This result is disappointing

National Review

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· Jul 5, 2026

<i>Obergefell</i>, Eleven Years On

The question of whether the Supreme Court should revisit the decision, as it did Roe, is on the table.

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 30, 2026

How A Detransitioner’s Legal Win Marks ‘Watershed Moment’ For Victims Of Gender Procedures

The Texas Supreme Court last week revived a young woman’s case against medical professionals who put her on the path to have her body irreversibly damaged in the name of transgender healthcare, paving the way for similar lawsuits. The unanimous ruling allows Soren Aldaco to continue her medical malpractice suit against her former therapist and ...

MS NOW

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· Jun 30, 2026

Alaska Supreme Court says man with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot

The court said a full opinion explaining its decision would be released later. The post Alaska Supreme Court says man with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot appeared first on MS NOW.

Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Texas Supreme Court says woman who regrets transition can sue therapist

The Texas Supreme Court has rule the statute of limitations has not run out on a lawsuit against the therapist who recommended a woman wanting to transition her gender remove her breasts. In 2023, Soren Aldaco sued the providers who made her double mastectomy possible, including therapist Barbara Wood and her employer, Thriveworks. After struggling []...Click to read more

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 26, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Revives Mother’s Lawsuit Over School’s Secret Sex Transition of Daughter

Even the school district agreed: The Supreme Court's ruling in Mirabelli v. Bonta at least partially undermines the district court's reasoning. The post Federal Appeals Court Revives Mother’s Lawsuit Over School’s Secret Sex Transition of Daughter first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Showdown At Supreme Court: Blockbuster Final Rulings Set To Reshape Citizenship And Sports

The Supreme Court closes out its term today with a trio of high-stakes decisions, headlined by a ruling on President Donald Trump’s top priority to redefine birthright citizenship. The justices will also decide on the legality of transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia, alongside a crucial campaign finance case that could eliminate one [] Showdown At Supreme Court: Blockbuster Final Rulings Set To Reshape Citizenship And Sports

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 6, 2026

Supreme Court finally takes on the rifle bans

The Supreme Court closed its term last week by opening the one every Second Amendment lawyer in the country has been waiting for. On June 30, the justices granted certiorari in Viramontes v. Cook County, consolidated with a companion case out of Connecticut, and agreed to decide whether the Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect the []

Just the news

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· Jun 22, 2026

Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in 1979 case of missing NYC boy

In a 6-3 ruling, the justices granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who asked the high court to overturn a federal appeals court ruling that overturned the conviction of a man accused in the 1979 case of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who was living in New York City.

Standing for Freedom Center

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· Jun 24, 2026

Ninth Circuit Is Latest Court to Block California Gender-Secrecy Law

Relying on the Supreme Court’s recent Mirabelli ruling, the appeals court blocked key parts of AB 1955 and reaffirmed that fit parents cannot be shut out of decisions involving their child’s mental health. UPDATE: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a preliminary injunction against some sections of California’s SAFETY Act, which prohibited schools []

UPI

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· Jun 22, 2026

Supreme Court restores conviction in Etan Patz case

Supreme Court restores conviction in Etan Patz case

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 22, 2026

Knesset speaker rules out new vote for state comptroller despite court concerns

The matter now returns to the High Court, which will determine whether the vote can stand or whether Michael Rabello's appointment should be invalidated.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump dealt major blow with birthright citizenship ruling | The Excerpt

Another Supreme Court term has wrapped with major rulings that reshape key national debates. The court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting a central push from President Donald Trump, while also siding with states on restricting transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. USA TODAY Court Reporter Aysha Bagchi joins The Excerpt to unpack what these decisions mean. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2fzrkvf5 Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 24, 2026

Broker’s Call: Supreme Ind (Accumulate)

CD Research

Conservative Review

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· Jun 26, 2026

Dems Call For Court Packing After SCOTUS Rules ‘Temporary’ Really Means Temporary

Democrats are once again calling for the Supreme Court to be “expanded” and “reformed” after the high court affirmed Thursday in a 6-3 decision that “temporary” means “temporary.” The Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump’s efforts to revoke temporary protected status for foreigners in the country. The ruling came in Mullin v. Doe and Trump []

The News Letter

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· Jul 8, 2026

Editorial: Stormont's conversion therapy ban proposal needs careful scrutiny

​News Letter editorial for Thursday, July 9, 2026:

DNyuz

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· Jul 10, 2026

Judge Allows News Site to Publish School Lockdown Video but Sets Limits

A New Jersey judge on Thursday reversed himself and lifted restrictions that had barred a news organization from writing about and publishing surveillance video of a high school lockdown, the latest turn in a case that had stirred concerns about freedom of the press and student privacy. While the judge, Thomas D. McCloskey of New []

RAPPLER

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· Jul 13, 2026

FACT CHECK: Lacson quote on 14-vote threshold for VP Sara impeachment is fake

Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson only inquired whether the 16-vote threshold to convict Duterte was a ruling or an opinion of the trial’s presiding officer, Chiz Escudero

Fox News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Court keeps ‘Decoy Dan’ on Alaska ballot as expert warns ranked-choice system creates voter ‘traps’

Alaska Supreme Court rules same-name candidate Dan J. Sullivan can stay on ballot, raising concerns about voter confusion in ranked choice voting.

Irish News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marine Le Pen’s 2027 bid for French presidency at stake in Paris court ruling

The verdict, which could take several hours to read, has the potential to reshape the 2027 contest to replace Emmanuel Macron.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 1, 2026

Supreme Court’s divided ruling on birthright citizenship may be revisited | AJ #shorts

Eric Ham and Adolfo Franco discuss why the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling on birthright citizenship could signal that the issue may return to the Court in future cases. They point to the justices’ differing opinions and the possibility of further constitutional challenges. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Center for Equal Opportunity

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· Apr 29, 2026

PRESS RELEASE: CEO Applauds SCOTUS Decision in Louisiana v. Callais

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Shawna Bray(410) 598-5388 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Center for Equal Opportunity (CEO) today praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. CEO Chairman Linda Chavez applauded the ruling, noting that it is consistent with the colorblind, merit-based positions for which CEO has long advocated. In a majority opinion authored by Justice Alito, the Court held that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) “was designed to enforce the Constitution—not collide with it. Unfortunately, lower courts have sometimes applied this Court’s §2 precedents in a way that forces States to engage ... Read More

Vision Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

US Supreme Court Ends Term With Major Rulings on Birthright Citizenship, Transgender Sports, and Campaign Finance

The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its nine-month term on Tuesday, June 30 issuing several closely watched rulings on its final day. The decisions addressed major issues including birthright citizenship, transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports, and campaign finance restrictions. The Court currently consists of six conservative and three liberal justices, three of whom were appointed []

PolitiFact

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· Jun 23, 2026

Susan Collins - Susan Collins says the SCOTUS abortion ruling didn&#x27;t impact Maine. What do the facts show?

The Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling on abortion “has not had an impact on the state of Maine in that Maine actually expanded its law.”

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

Top Maine Democrat says Platner campaign has sought to influence possible replacement

Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson said Tuesday that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign has sought to influence the outcome of who may replace him on the Democratic ticket after an accusation of sexual assault. “The integrity of this process is just as important as the outcome, and we are committed to ensuring...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 23, 2026

Jangan banding cara wanita bersalin – Ozzlyn Wati

PETALING JAYA: Pelakon, Ozzlyn Wati meminta orang ramai supaya berhenti membanding-bandingkan kaedah bersalin normal dan pembedahan (czer) yang dilalui oleh golongan ibu. Ozzlyn atau Rozlinawaty Ismail, 45, berkata, setiap ibu mempunyai ujian tersendiri ketika melahirkan anak dan kedua-dua kaedah tersebut tetap menuntut perjuangan seorang ibu. “Saya ada enam orang anak, ada yang lahir secara czer ... Read more The post Jangan banding cara wanita bersalin – Ozzlyn Wati appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 9, 2026

Supreme Appellate Court restores disqualification of GBA-9 candidate for concealing assets

Supreme Appellate Court restores disqualification of GBA-9 candidate for concealing assets

ArcaMax

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· Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court to release final opinions of term Tuesday

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced it will wrap up decisions for the term Tuesday, which is expected to include a ruling on a case over President Donald Trump’s push to unilaterally alter birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John G. ...

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 5, 2026

Option Care Health: Mildly Interesting After Pullback

Option Care Health: Mildly Interesting After Pullback

Mother Jones

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· Jun 23, 2026

SCOTUS Gave the Government a “Blank Check” to Weaken Due Process for Green Card Holders

This Supreme Court term has no shortage of high-profile immigration-related cases. But as the justices wait until the last minute to rule on the more controversial ones—namely birthright citizenship—on Tuesday, they delivered a decision in a sleeper case that could have implications for millions of green card holders living in the United States. In a []

Vanguard News

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· Jun 27, 2026

NDC: How Judicial rascality can be stopped – Atedo Peterside

Mr Peterside said on Saturday in an X post that reliance on appellate courts alone to do right would encourage judges to plunge into delivering “procurable obnoxious judgements”. The post NDC: How Judicial rascality can be stopped – Atedo Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hot Air

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· Jun 30, 2026

Texas Supreme Court Hands Win to Pediatric Sex-Change Detransitioners

Texas Supreme Court Hands Win to Pediatric Sex-Change Detransitioners

CoinDesk

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· Jul 4, 2026

Tokenization's next use case is personalized portfolios, NYLIM executive says

Tokenization's next use case is personalized portfolios, NYLIM executive says

Article | The Nation

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· Jun 30, 2026

Birthright Citizenship Lives to Die Another Day

Elie Mystal The Supreme Court’s decision upholding birthright citizenship is a victory that may contain the seeds of a future defeat. The post Birthright Citizenship Lives to Die Another Day appeared first on The Nation.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 8, 2026

High Court halts NPP Sunyani East Constituency executive elections

A Sunyani High Court has issued a 10-day injunction halting the NPP's Sunyani East Constituency elections, originally scheduled for July 11-12, 2026.

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Third Circuit Hears Immigration Detention Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit hears oral arguments at 9:30 a.m. ET on July 9 in Josefina Doe et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, an appeal involving access to remote video court appearances held at a Pennsylvania immigration detention center for noncitizens facing criminal proceedings in New Jersey.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 1, 2026

Supreme Court’s divided ruling on birthright citizenship may be revisited

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling on birthright citizenship could signal that the issue could return to the Court.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Video] JUST IN - Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner is &quot;suspending campaign [...]

JUST IN - Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending campaign operations amid sexual assault allegations: We’re not doing it because of the allegations, we’re doing it because of the structures that are being taken away from us by those in power.@disclosetv

Education | The Guardian

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· Jul 7, 2026

US appeals court partially strikes down Florida law restricting campus race and gender discussions

Ron DeSantis’s Stop Woke Act suffers another legal setback, with the state accused of ‘puppeteering’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal appeals panel struck down a significant chunk of Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s so-called Stop Woke Act on Tuesday, delivering another rebuff to the Republican’s efforts to stifle free speech in higher education.In a scathing order, judges of the 11th circuit court of appeal said by a 2-1 majority that the higher education component of the law – which prevented college and university professors teaching or sharing thoughts on concepts of race and gender – breached the free expression rights guaranteed under the US constitution’s first amendment. Continue reading...

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