As the Supreme Court prepares to conclude its term, the nation is bracing for major decisions that could have far-reaching implications for the country's most vulnerable populations. The court's impending rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes are expected to be highly contentious, reflecting the deep divisions that have come to define American politics. Coming on the heels of a tumultuous week that saw the high court hand President Trump a mix of significant victories and setbacks, these decisions are likely to further polarize the country. Meanwhile, a glimmer of relief for American drivers is tempered by a sobering warning from the government: gas prices may be dipping below $4 a gallon, but the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level in decades, leaving the US vulnerable to future supply disruptions.
The Supreme Court is set to wrap up its term with blockbuster rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes after handing President Trump a series of major wins—and setbacks—earlier this week. Meanwhile, gas prices have dipped below four dollars a gallon, but a new government report warns the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest...
