Politics & World Affairs — July 3, 2026

Khamenei lies in state. The body of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in Tehran Friday as dignitaries and mourners paid respects ahead of days-long funeral events. (<a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-slain-leader-khamenei-laid-state-tehran-week-mass-funeral-events-2026-07-03/">More</a>)

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Supreme Court strikes citizenship order. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, drawing sharp reactions from lawmakers in both parties. (<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/watch-supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-decision-strikes-divide-lawmakers">More</a>)

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Kiros unseats longtime Denver incumbent. Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros defeated 29-year incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver's Democratic primary, following DSA wins in Missouri, Michigan, and New York ahead of the midterms. (<a href="https://theintercept.com/2026/07/01/colorado-primary-results-midterms-socialists-kiros-degette/">More</a>)

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Russian attack on Kyiv kills 30. Russia launched its largest missile and drone attack on Kyiv of the war, killing at least 30 civilians; Ukraine struck oil and military infrastructure deep inside Russian territory. (<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gyv05gk4do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss">More</a>)

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Trump denies crypto profit wrongdoing. President Trump said there was "nothing illegal" about roughly $2.2 billion in earnings, largely from crypto ventures, shown in new disclosures; Democrats announced subpoena plans. (<a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5952294-trump-crypto-profits/">More</a>)

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