Trump Gains Sweeping Firing Powers
The US Supreme Court granted Donald Trump new powers to fire government employees, marking a significant win for the president's executive authority.
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Supreme Court Hands Trump a Big Win and Several Defeats
The US Supreme Court grants Donald Trump sweeping new powers to fire government employees, while rejecting appeals regarding Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and mail-in voting ballots.
The US Supreme Court gave Donald Trump sweeping new powers to fire government employees, but sided against him in cases concerning Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and mail-in voting ballots. The court also rejected Trump's appeal against a $5m civil verdict for sexual abuse and defamation of a journalist.
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Defeats on Lisa Cook and Voting
The court sided against Trump in cases regarding Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and mail-in voting ballots, limiting his influence in these areas.
1Civil Verdict Appeal Rejected
Judges rejected President Trump's request to appeal a $5m civil verdict stating he sexually abused and defamed a journalist.
2Venezuela Port Reopened for Aid
The US military reopened Venezuela's La Guaira port to facilitate aid deliveries following recent earthquakes in the region.
3Peru Election Results
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidential election, signaling a shift in the country's political landscape.
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What specific powers did the Supreme Court grant to Donald Trump?
The court granted Trump sweeping new powers to fire government employees.
1In which cases did the Supreme Court rule against Trump?
The court ruled against him in cases regarding Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, mail-in voting ballots, and a $5m civil verdict for sexual abuse and defamation.
12What is the significance of reopening the La Guaira port?
The US military reopened the port to help with aid deliveries after earthquakes in Venezuela.
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This listening guide is based on the Global News Podcast episode published on June 30, 2026. It covers Supreme Court rulings, international political developments, and global current affairs.
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The US Supreme Court gives Donald Trump sweeping new powers to fire government employees, but sides against him in cases regarding the Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and mail-in voting ballots.
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Judges also rejected President Trump's request to appeal against a $5m civil verdict that he'd sexually abused and defamed the journalist E.
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Also: the US military reopens Venezuela's La Guaira port to help aid deliveries after the earthquakes.
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The right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential election.
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Six people are killed in a mass shooting in Germany.
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WhatsApp will soon give users the option to chat without revealing their phone numbers.
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Tennis players demand Wimbledon prize money is shared fairly, and the deadly fish with human-like teeth wreaking havoc on Greek fishermen.
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Photo: People gather outside the Supreme Court as it prepares to release decisions in multiple cases in Washington, DC, USA, 29 June 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock
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