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Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election

The justices have ordered lower courts to figure out how to apply the decision to Trump’s case rather than do it themselves. The outcome means additional delay before the Republican ex-president could face trial. Trump has denied doing anything wrong.

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A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic panic about his candidacy

Biden’s uneven performance crystallized the concerns of many Americans that at, age 81, he is too old to serve as president. Meanwhile, the 78-year-old Trump’s rhetoric offered Americans an unwelcome reminder of the bombast he launched daily during his tumultuous four years in office, as he struggles to win over skeptical voters.

FACT FOCUS: Here’s a look at some of the false claims made during Biden and Trump’s first debate

FACT FOCUS: Here’s a look at some of the false claims made during Biden and Trump’s first debate

Trump once again falsely asserted that the U.S. had the greatest economy in history during his presidency and spread misleading claims about migrant crime. Biden overstated it when he asserted that Trump encouraged people to drink bleach to address COVID-19.

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The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

The agreement provided that the Connecticut-based company would emerge from bankruptcy as a different entity, with its profits used for treatment and prevention. The high court had put the settlement on hold last summer, after the Biden administration objected.

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The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling

The Biden administration had argued doctors must be allowed to provide emergency abortions when a pregnant patient’s health is at serious risk. But Idaho said its law does allow abortions to save the life of a pregnant woman and federal law doesn’t require wider exceptions.

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Illinois man rejects deal to plead guilty to 7 murder charges in shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade

The attack killed seven people and wounded more than 40. Family members of people killed said they hoped Wednesday would bring some closure ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Instead, they plan to refocus on a trial, which is set for February.

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State budget includes hefty taxes, but not on ‘everyday ordinary taxpayers,’ Democrats say

It brings in over $1 billion in new taxes, but proponents say the taxes don’t severely hit individual pocketbooks. There’s a $200 million increase on sports betting operations and more than half a billion by limiting annual claims on business operating loss.