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Trump Praises Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Bans on Transgender Athletes in Female Sports

The Supreme Court's conservative majority upheld state bans on transgender athletes competing in female sports, drawing praise from former President Trump.

Jul 1, 2026, 12:23 AM NBC Politics

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On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, upheld state bans on transgender athletes participating in female sports. Former President Donald Trump praised the ruling. This decision comes amid other notable events reported by NBC Politics, including the Supreme Court rejecting Trump's push to end birthright citizenship and ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

Additional news highlights from the same day include a man killed by a crocodile on a popular Puerto Vallarta beach, Alex Murdaugh appearing in court after his double murder conviction was overturned, and a pilot reporting a drone collision on final approach to JFK airport. Meanwhile, 173 million people in the United States were under major heat alerts as fires continued to rage out west.

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