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Supreme Court Grants Immunity, Trump Halts Bill, Sues IRS

6/29/2026

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Trump Halts Bill

The Supreme Court recently affirmed broad presidential immunity, ending several investigations from Trump’s first term.
President Donald Trump halted a housing bill, refusing to sign it until Congress passes a voter-ID and mail-ballot restriction package.
Republicans control White House, Supreme Court and chambers despite forecasts of losing the 2026 House.
Trump’s administration sued the IRS for $10 billion over a tax-return leak, prompting Justice Department withdrawal.

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Trump’s 250th Rally

A Suffolk University poll reported 70 percent of Philadelphia residents say President Donald Trump’s presidency has eroded their confidence in democracy.
President Donald Trump turned 250th anniversary into a rally, staging UFC fight on White House lawn and fair on Mall.
The administration sued Internal Revenue Service for $10 billion, claiming a leak of president’s tax return.
Rep. Brendan Boyle said Trump’s refusal to plan Philadelphia ceremony left 250th event without unity.

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Historical Context

The Supreme Court’s unanimous 8-0 decision in United States v. Nixon on July 24 1974 held that a president cannot claim absolute executive privilege, forcing Richard Nixon to turn over Watergate tapes. That precedent guides today’s challenges by the Trump administration against the IRS and the Court’s recent affirmation of broad presidential immunity, underscoring the enduring balance between executive power and judicial oversight.

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Trump Halts Bill

The Supreme Court recently affirmed broad presidential immunity, ending several investigations from Trump’s first term.
President Donald Trump halted a housing bill, refusing to sign it until Congress passes a voter-ID and mail-ballot restriction package.
Republicans control White House, Supreme Court and chambers despite forecasts of losing the 2026 House.
Trump’s administration sued the IRS for $10 billion over a tax-return leak, prompting Justice Department withdrawal.

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