Monday, Jun 29 · Morning Edition

From escalating tensions with Iran to a sweeping Supreme Court ruling on immigration, here are the top political stories for Monday, June 29, 2026.

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    White House

    Trump Threatens Iranian Regime Amid Strikes

    Following recent U.S. strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, President Trump issued an emergency warning stating that the Iranian regime may cease to exist if peace talks collapse. The abrupt escalation has drawn sharp international concern and put global markets on high alert.

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    Supreme Court

    Supreme Court Backs Trump on Terminating TPS

    The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to strip Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller asserted that those without legal status will face swift deportation.

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    Pentagon

    Kaine Pushes Guardrails After Pentagon Firings

    Democratic Senator Tim Kaine is pushing for bipartisan congressional guardrails on Pentagon firings following the forced departure of high-level military officers. Kaine questioned whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing out experienced leaders like Army General Chris Donahue in favor of loyalists.

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    Democratic Party

    Biden Slams Trump Over Vanity Projects

    Former President Joe Biden delivered a fiery speech at a Democratic gala in Maryland, calling President Trump a "loser" obsessed with vanity projects. Biden accused the administration of blatant corruption and urged Americans to rally against the current agenda.

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    Congress

    Sen. Cassidy Rebukes Trump's War Powers Approach

    Outgoing Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana sharply criticized President Trump for treating Congress as a mere appendage in foreign policy. Cassidy's rare intra-party rebuke comes amid escalating military actions against Iran without prior congressional consultation.

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    Domestic Politics

    Trump Takes Reins of America 250 Celebrations

    A bipartisan congressional commission meant to organize the nation's 250th birthday is being overshadowed by the administration. Lawmakers are expressing frustration as the President directs the planning to heavily feature himself and his political allies.

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