Supreme court rules against Trump’s efforts to end birthright citizenship – live
by Shrai Popat (now) and Olivia Konotey-Ahulu (earlie from US news | The Guardian on (#76NEF)
Decision is blow to Trump's agenda; justices also allow states to ban trans athletes from female sports and end limits on party spending in federal elections
Supreme court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump agenda
Justices allow states to ban trans women from female sports and strike down limits on federal campaign spending
The supreme court's decision to reject Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook yesterday is part of a long-running battle over the independence of the central bank.
Trump repeatedly attacked former chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates fast enough, calling him a moron" on social media. Powell's term ended in May this year, and he was succeeded by Trump nominee Kevin Warsh.
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