The latest updates from the campaign trail, Capitol Hill, and the federal courts.

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   Immigration & Courts

   Federal Court Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Bid

   A federal court has blocked President Trump's attempt to strip birthright citizenship from children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents. In response, Judiciary Democrats strongly condemned Republicans for continuing to challenge the 14th Amendment.

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   2026 Midterms

   Democrats Warn of Mail Ballot Disenfranchisement

   A new U.S. Postal Service rule mandated by a Trump executive order is raising concerns among Democrats ahead of the midterm elections. The rule, which requires uniform envelopes and voter lists for mail ballots, is drawing warnings that it could disenfranchise voters.

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   Election Forecast

   Model Strongly Favors Democratic House Takeover

   A highly accurate forecasting model from Cornell University political scientists predicts Democrats have an 80 percent chance of winning the House majority this fall. The model estimates Democrats will secure approximately 226 seats in the November midterms.

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   Science Policy

   Lawmakers Demand NSF Reverse Funding Proposal

   Over 30 House Democrats, led by Representative Paul Tonko, are demanding the National Science Foundation withdraw its proposed revisions to federal funding guidelines. The lawmakers argue the changes threaten scientific integrity and allow political ideology to drive research.

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   Labor & Courts

   Appeals Court Rejects NLRB Union Insignia Standard

   The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down a 2022 National Labor Relations Board ruling that prevented employers from restricting union insignia in dress codes. The decision coincides with House Republicans ramping up labor union investigations ahead of the midterms.

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   Executive Orders

   Lake Ontario Officially Renamed to Lake America

   Following Executive Order 14422 signed by President Trump, the body of water formerly known as Lake Ontario is being officially recognized as Lake America within the United States. Major tech companies, including Apple Maps, have already updated the name for U.S. users.