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Steve Bannon, a former Trump adviser, begins four-month prison term for defying a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6 investigation. Getty Images

Steve Bannon begins 4-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress

After the Supreme Court's immunity ruling, President Biden issued a warning and former President Trump looks to overturn his conviction. Getty Images

Biden issues warning after immunity ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction

The justices ruled that the lower courts had failed to conduct a proper analysis of the First Amendment challenges to the laws. Getty Images

SCOTUS sends Texas, Florida social media laws back to lower courts

As of July 1, a California law requires credit card networks to give banks a code to track purchases at gun stores. Getty Images

Credit card companies face competing state laws over gun store code

The Supreme Court ruled presidents have immunity from their official acts but none for unofficial acts. Trump's cases return to lower courts. Getty Images

Supreme Court immunity ruling sends most of Trump case back to lower courts

Starting July 9, migrant families sheltering at Boston’s Logan International Airport will no longer be allowed to sleep there. Reuters

Mass. moving migrants out of Logan Airport, gov’t says state is out of room

Biden's debate performance sparks discussions about his candidacy as family and advisors support his run, while some criticize his campaign. Getty Images

Biden’s future as candidate being discussed after debate performance

The Supreme Court will decide today whether former President Donald Trump has immunity for his role in the Jan. 6 riots. Reuters

Supreme Court to issue ruling on Trump’s immunity claim

RFK Jr. hosted his own event Thursday night where he answered the same questions Trump and Biden were asked on CNN. Getty Images

After Trump-Biden debate debacle, what happens to RFK Jr.?

Former President Trump's remark about "Black jobs" during the presidential debate has drawn criticism and sparked a new debate. Getty Images

Trump reference to ‘Black jobs’ sparks new debate about immigration

Border agents in the Northeast have apprehended an unprecedented number of undocumented immigrants in fiscal year 2024. Getty Images

Border agents in Northeast arrest record number of undocumented immigrants

The Supreme Court gave Western states the green light Friday, June 28, to ban homeless encampments on sidewalks and public spaces. It’s one of the most significant homelessness decisions in decades. The ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson overturns a Ninth Circuit decision blocking cities from enforcing penalties on the homeless. Reuters

Supreme Court clears path for homeless bans in western states

In an historic move, California is setting aside $12 million for reparations to Black residents as part of its next budget. Getty Images

California sets aside $12 million for nation’s largest reparations effort

The Supreme Court's ruling confirms critics' view that Chevron gave government agencies too much power interpreting laws passed by Congress. Getty Images

Supreme Court strips federal agencies of widely used power, kicks it to courts

The Supreme Court limited obstruction charges the government brought against Jan. 6 rioters and former president Donald Trump. Getty Images

Supreme Court sides with Jan. 6 rioter on obstruction charge

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters orders public schools to integrate biblical teachings into lessons for fifth-12th graders. Getty Images

Oklahoma orders biblical teachings in classrooms

In the wake of a tragic incident at Myrtle Beach, a South Carolina lawmaker is proposing a ban on large police vehicles to patrol beaches. Getty Images

South Carolina rep wants police trucks banned from beaches in wake of death

Reports suggest some Democrats want Biden to step aside after his debate performance, questioning his future ability as president. Reuters

Reports: Some Democrats calling for Biden to step aside after debate

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went head to head in the first presidential debate of 2024. Getty Images

Biden, Trump tout their records in first presidential debate

A new caucus in Congress is trying to end fast fashion. They hope the public will reuse, rewear, repair and recycle clothes. Getty Images

Members of Congress want people to stop buying ‘fast fashion’

Ahead of the first presidential debate, both the media and the candidates have prepared different fact-checking methods. Getty Images

Candidates, media are already fact-checking ahead of debate

A Vermont man has been awarded $175,000 after being arrested by a state trooper who accused him of "flipping him off" in 2018. AP Images

Vermont man arrested for flipping trooper the bird awarded $175,000 in settlement

A report from Republican-led House committees alleges the CIA colluded with the Biden campaign to mislead voters before the 2020 election. AP Images

House report claims CIA colluded with Biden campaign before 2020 election

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the SEC violated the Seventh Amendment rights of George Jarkesy by denying his right to a jury trial. Straight Arrow News

SCOTUS sides with conservative radio host Jarkesy in case fighting SEC ruling