Morning Updates: Supreme Court Decisions Ahead and CDC Vaccine Panel Meeting

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The Supreme Court wraps up its term with several cases on the table, including President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. Here's the latest:

Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

Today's the last day of the Supreme Court's nine-month term, and boy, do they have some big decisions to make, including the much-anticipated ruling on President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, which many see as a threat to the Constitution's 14th Amendment.

In this case, the Court isn't focused on the legality of Trump's proposed move, but rather on whether judges have the power to block it nationwide while the litigation continues. Depending on the ruling, the impacts could be far-reaching, given that judges have often ruled against Trump's broad use of executive power.

Fun fact: Only a few exceptions exempt children from automatic citizenship if they were born on U.S. soil. And, surprise, they're not illegal immigrants!

Other Cases on the List

Beyond the birthright citizenship dispute, the Court still has several other cases up its sleeve, including one focusing on the power of federal judges to block Trump's actions. Here's a rundown:

→ Conservative religious parents arguing for the right to opt out of LGBTQ-themed books in school.→ Whether congressional districts in Louisiana are lawful.→ A Texas law imposing age restrictions on using adult websites.→ A challenge to the Affordable Care Act's preventive care task force.→ A review of a FCC program subsidizing phone and internet services in underserviced areas.

Stay tuned, because changes are coming!

More Politics News

The White House plans to restrict intelligence sharing with Congress members after a leak revealed details of U.S. strikes in Iran.
Sen. Tom Cotton's proposal to overhaul the intel office involves slashing its workforce in half.
Democratic voters in Virginia are heading to the polls to choose a new representative for the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. (Guess who's front and center of the campaign?)
Former Trump lawyer Kenneth Cheseboro was disbarred in New York due to his role in the 2020 election loss scheme.
The Social Security Administration has hired a former DOGE staffer nicknamed "Big Balls."

CDC Shift Under RFK Jr.'s Leadership

A presentation at the CDC's vaccine advisory committee meeting about mercury-based preservative thimerosal gave a glimpse into the direction the agency may head under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership.

The discussion, which centered on a widely debunked claim linking the ingredient to autism, signaled a significant change in the way meetings of the panel are held. A pediatrician, who represented the lone dissenting vote, dismissed the issue as an old one that had been addressed before.

In other news

A California fertility clinic bombing suspect found dead at a federal detention center reportedly died by suicide.
Actor Brad Pitt's Los Angeles home was ransacked and robbed in a late-night burglary.
A fireball sighting in the southeastern U.S. was confirmed to be from a meteor shower.
American Vogue is set to hire a new head of editorial content, marking a change after nearly 40 years of Anna Wintour.
A new record for the fastest mile ever run by a woman remains 6.42 seconds short of Faith Kipyegon's hoped-for time.

Why Zohran Mamdani's Online Campaign was so Effective

In a surprising win, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state legislator, looks set to walk away with a victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. While the final results won't be known for a few more days, numerous signs pointed to his likely victory.

Reporters Angela Yang and Bruna Horvath explained in a recent story how Mamdani's social media presence predicted his apparent victory. Mamdani managed to build a significant social media following and used his popularity to generate funds, political engagement, and votes, as opposed to the early social media success of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, which lacked substance.

One key difference lies in the content and strategy Mamdani employed on social media. While Harris' campaign featured a lot of marketing-speak and general statements, Mamdani focused on presenting clear, concise messages about his ideas and his determination to fight for New Yorkers.

In the end, Mamdani's success online turned into money, political engagement, and votes, signaling a shift in the way political campaigns use social media. If he does win, this could set an example for other candidates seeking office.

Stay informed, and we'll see you tomorrow! 🌄 🤘

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