US Politics & Courts: The Supreme Court cleared Trump’s administration to reject asylum seekers who present at the U.S.-Mexico border without fully crossing, tightening access to refuge. Immigration & Rights: Democrats and civil-rights advocates warned the ruling could accelerate population decline and deepen legal uncertainty for border families. DOJ Oversight: Sen. Cory Booker and other Judiciary Democrats urged lawmakers to keep a July 21 DOJ oversight hearing tied to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and pressed for answers on a proposed “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Privacy: Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Michael Cloud said ATF canceled a contract buying commercial location data from Penlink, citing Fourth Amendment concerns. Rural Veterans: The VA’s plan to cut ambulance payments drew backlash from advocates for rural veterans and communities. Education Funding: Idaho’s Emmett School District faces a potential loss of a statewide community school grant by year’s end after federal concerns over DEI training. Labor & Safety: Federal inspectors again flagged Ida-Beef for a botched humane slaughter, while Stella’s Ice Cream faces major child-labor penalties. National Security: U.S.-Iran tensions continued as Iran accused the U.S. of violating a peace MoU after strikes, with both sides trading claims over the Strait of Hormuz. Sports & Culture: Dick Cheney died at 84; and the U.S. marked World Cup hosting buzz with Canada’s culinary guide for Toronto and Vancouver.