Supreme Court election rulings, an escalating trade war with Canada, and a surprise trip to Moscow.

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   SCOTUS

   Supreme Court Allows Trump Mail-in Voting Limits Ahead of Midterms

   The Supreme Court has granted an emergency stay allowing the Trump administration to enforce executive limits on mail-in voting just months before the 2026 midterm elections. The decision has sparked immediate backlash, with Democratic-led states vowing further legal action.

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   Trade

   U.S. Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canada as Trade War Escalates

   President Trump announced sweeping 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, and steel, escalating an ongoing trade dispute. Tensions mounted further when the president suggested renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid stalled trade talks.

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   Foreign Policy

   U.S. Unveils Sweeping Iran Sanctions Amid Threats to Barron Trump

   The White House announced 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a series of secondary sanctions targeting nations doing business with Iran as military conflicts reach a stalemate. Meanwhile, the Secret Service is investigating an Iranian state media video that threatened Barron Trump.

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   National Security

   CIA Director Ratcliffe Makes Unannounced Trip to Moscow

   CIA Director John Ratcliffe is in Moscow today for a rare and unannounced visit. The high-stakes trip occurs as Ukrainian forces ramp up strikes deep within Russian territory, including the capital.

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   Congress

   Congress Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

   Lawmakers have successfully passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, marking a major federal push to address the national housing crisis. The bipartisan legislation is touted as the most significant federal housing package in years.

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   Labor

   Federal Unions Sue Trump Administration Over OPM Rule Changes

   A coalition of federal-sector unions has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over recent Office of Personnel Management rule changes. The unions argue the new grading curves and restricted appeals processes violate the Civil Service Reform Act.