Politics & World Affairs — June 27, 2026
Bolton pleads guilty to classified documents charge. Former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information. He faces up to five years in prison and a $2.25 million fine — and Trump called for him to be dealt with harshly.
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Texas mandates Bible passages in public schools. The Texas Board of Education approved required reading lists including Bible passages for public school students. Critics argue the move violates the constitutional separation of church and state.
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European heatwave breaks German temperature record. Germany provisionally recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.3°C as a deadly heatwave swept Europe. Power plants shut down and Paris museums closed amid the extreme heat.
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Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun law 6-3. The Court ruled against Hawaii in Wolford v. Lopez. Justice Jackson’s dissent referencing Black Codes drew sharp criticism from gun rights advocates, whose lawyer called the state’s legal argument disgraceful.
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