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Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Supreme Court yet again loosened campaign finance restrictions on Tuesday by striking down limits on how much political parties may raise and spend on candidates. By a 6-to-3 vote along ideological lines, the court ruled the law, which had been enacted in 1974, violates political parties’ First Amendment rights. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion. At issue in the case was a post-Watergate law that Congress passed to limit the amount of money individuals can give to political parties. The law, the Federal Election Campaign Act, also limited how much money political parties can spend…

The Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated spending between candidates and political parties on Tuesday, a win for Republicans that will fundamentally change how tens of millions of dollars are spent in congressional elections. The decision will have an almost immediate impact on the midterms. Removing the limit on coordinated spending effectively gives candidates direct control over a far greater amount of money being spent on their races. It is also likely to increase the flood of political advertising that hits the airwaves each fall. The 6-3 decision, which divided the court along its usual ideological lines, held that…

by Regina Avalos, June 30, 2026(Peacock) Fire Country is adding a new face for season five. According to Deadline, Olivia Thirlby is joining the cast as a series regular. Max Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr, Jordan Calloway, and Jules Latimer star in the CBS series, which follows a firefighting crew in Northern California. Deadline revealed the following about Thirlby’s role: “Thirlby will play Cecilia Jade “CJ” Ryan, a quick-witted, fiercely independent, blue-collar, decorated urban firefighter who bolted her station house and city for mysterious reasons. After six months on the road, trying to outrun whatever happened, and herself, fate strands…

Canada’s Heritage Minister has called a new exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights about displaced Palestinians “regrettable” and “a failure,” adding it “should be rectified.” In an interview this week with The Canadian Press, Marc Miller said the newly opened exhibit “Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present” features both errors and omissions in its presentation. “There are some words in there that are regrettable,” he told the news organization. “Not identifying Hamas as a terrorist organization is, I think, a failure. And not clearly stating that, for example, Hamas intended to kill Jews is, I think, an unfortunate…

Experienced USA defender Tim Ream believes the pressure has eased on the World Cup co-hosts now they have progressed through to the knockout stages. There is always greater scrutiny on the home teams at a major event but the States have, so far, thrived, securing qualification with convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia before a dead-rubber defeat to Turkey. They face Bosnia and Herzegovina tomorrow night in San Francisco and 38-year-old Ream, who is now back in MLS with Charlotte having had spells in the Premier League with Bolton and Fulham, says there is a sense of calm within the…

Tom Sandoval’s messy split from Victoria Robinson has taken another dramatic turn, with both sides accusing each other of misconduct as the legal battle surrounding their breakup intensifies.  Days after a judge granted temporary restraining orders connected to a heated altercation at the Los Angeles home they once shared, new claims have emerged over injuries, alleged court order violations, and who has the legal right to the residence.  As each camp pushes back against the other’s narrative, the dispute shows no signs of slowing down. Lisa OConnor/AFF-USA.com / MEGA The fallout from Tom Sandoval’s breakup with Victoria has become increasingly…

John Cena spent over two decades as a main-event wrestler in the WWE. When he retired in 2025, he continued his burgeoning acting career. His latest movie, Little Brother, co-starring Eric André, premiered on Netflix on June 26, 2026. The former professional wrestler debuted a shocking new look that had fans talking. Stay on this page to see the pics. WWE’s John Cena Debuts Shocking New Look, Pics John Cena is a 17-time WWE world champion. He also holds titles in tag team matches. His professional life took a backseat to her personal life when he was dating WWE star Nikki…

Roku Channel is getting ready to celebrate the best female athletes in America in a new special. Gamechangers is coming soon to the streaming service, and a trailer has been released to tease the hour-long special.“There are players, and then there are those who change the game. On July 2, Roku, Omaha Productions, TOGETHXR, and Motion Entertainment, A WPP Media Company, will count down the greatest American female athletes of all time in “Gamechangers: America’s Top 25 Female Athletes.” This hour-long special, which is the second iteration of Roku’s “Gamechangers” anthology series, will feature interviews with star athletes, sports media…

Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the center of Britain’s future military under a defence plan announced Tuesday that reflects a world of conflicts transformed by technology. Like other NATO countries, the U.K. is under pressure to increase defence spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable United States. But its Defense Investment Plan has been repeatedly delayed as military leaders and Treasury officials wrangled over the cost, and critics said its pledge of a 15 billion pound ($20 billion) boost to defence spending won’t be enough.Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the plan will keep Britain safe in “a more dangerous and volatile world than at any time for decades.”“When the world is arming and aggression is rising, the best way to avoid war is to prepare for it,” he said.But the blueprint does not commit to spending three…

Doechii walked out of the 2026 BET Awards with her whole heart full, fam. The Swamp Princess posted on Instagram to give thanks to everyone who made her night legendary. Her shout-outs to Lauryn Hill and SZA hit different. Her caption opened with pure energy. She told BET, “I WANT MY THINGSSSS.” Fans read it as Doechii claiming every bit of recognition she earned that night. Then the tone shifted into something more personal. She thanked Lauryn Hill directly. “Thank you Miss Lauryn Hill we love you!” she wrote. That “Miss” carries weight. Doechii didn’t casually drop a legend’s name.…