Politics & World Affairs — July 2, 2026

ICE makes 10,000 arrests. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 10,000 people in five days after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting President Trump's executive order. (<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ice-surges-enforcement-makes-10000-arrests-five-days-amid-supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-decision">More</a>)

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Democratic socialist wins Colorado primary. Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's primary, the latest in a string of progressive upsets ahead of the November midterms. (<a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/01/melat-kiros-colorado-degette-democrats-reaction">More</a>)

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25 states sue over Medicaid. A coalition of 25 states filed suit against the Trump administration, arguing new Medicaid work requirement rules could strip millions of Americans of health coverage. (<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/coalition-25-states-sues-trump-admin-medicaid-work-rule-designed-prevent-fraud">More</a>)

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Vatican excommunicates traditionalist group. The Vatican declared the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests after the group consecrated bishops without Pope Leo's approval. (<a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/members-rebel-catholic-group-schism-excommunicated-vatican-says-2026-07-02/">More</a>)

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Trump crypto income tops $1 billion. President Trump's financial disclosure shows he earned about $1.2 billion from crypto holdings last year, overshadowing his real estate income and drawing conflict-of-interest concerns from historians. (<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-finances-real-estate-crypto-bibles-golf-8b8b54fae333d1200f4c1b509991b544">More</a>)

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U.S., Iran agree to continue talks. U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately with Qatari mediators in Doha, reported "positive progress" on Strait of Hormuz toll disputes, and agreed to continue discussions. (<a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5878887/us-iran-meetings-qatar">More</a>)

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