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What Happened Today – June 25, 2026

A green tractor sprays glyphosate herbicide across a field of bahiagrass

A tractor sprayed glyphosate, the Roundup ingredient found in 66 of 70 U.S. streams and the subject of a Supreme Court ruling that just barred cancer patients from suing its maker. (USGS photo)

Barack Obama said elections have consequences, and today the Supreme Court proved it again. Senate Republicans refused to let Obama fill a court vacancy during his second term and held it open for a year, then handed it to Trump, who filled it and named two more. That refusal created the 6 to 3 majority … Read more

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