President Trump asked the Supreme Court to narrow the scope of three lower court orders blocking his executive order to end birthright citizenship, seeking to limit enforcement to those directly involved in the cases. The administration emphasized the constitutional significance of the case. (CBS News)
Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration, arguing that extensive layoffs at the Education Department are unlawful and will impair its ability to fulfill statutory obligations. The lawsuit contests the administration’s efforts to dismantle the agency created by Congress. (AP)
A storm system across the U.S. is expected to bring various extreme weather conditions, from wildfires and blizzards to flash flooding and severe thunderstorms with multiple strong tornadoes, spanning across multiple states and lasting through the weekend, posing significant risks of power outages, travel disruptions, and property damage. (UPI)
The FBI warns against responding to scam road toll collection texts, which aim to extract financial information via smishing, a form of phishing through SMS. These texts are moving across states, falsely claiming unpaid tolls with potential penalties. Recipients are urged to report the scams to the FBI and delete the messages. (ABC News)
Comcast and the International Olympic Committee have struck a new $3 billion deal, extending Comcast’s media rights and positioning it as a strategic partner through 2036. The partnership will focus on broadcast infrastructure, in-venue distribution, and digital advertising. (NBC News)
