UC Berkeley will launch new Nancy Pelosi Institute focused on strengthening democracy
Announced Monday, the nonpartisan academic institute in the political science department will become a hub for research, teaching and civic engagement.
June 29, 2026
https://news.berkeley.edu/2026/06/29/uc-berkeley-will-launch-new-nancy-pelosi-institute-focused-on-strengthening-democracy/
10:00 AM EDT
The Court may announce opinions, which are posted on the homepage after announcement from the Bench.
Supreme Court
https://www.supremecourt.gov/
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/slipopinion/25
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10:00 AM EDT
Supreme Court Decisions
On the last day of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue ruling on several remaining cases including whether President Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship can stand or is unconstitutional. We'll take viewer calls for reaction.
https://www.c-span.org/event/public-affairs-event/supreme-court-decisions/444600
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9:30 AM EDT
Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, June 30
We will be live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements.
SCOTUSblog.
https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/06/announcement-of-opinions-for-tuesday-june-30/
Swamp Today posted in End Bunker
https://endchan.org/qrbunker/res/186798.html#q186906
text file here
https://fullchan.net/?a381521e5489483f#8u432Qnskze6u6ydxj7dLRfhzBExoZovs4QrHdewd3ta
10:00 AM EDT
Morning Hour
U.S. House of Representatives - June 30, 2026
The House plans to begin two days of work on the 2027 defense programs and policy bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
https://www.c-span.org/congress/?chamber=house&date=2026-06-30
10:00 AM EDT
Oversight Hearing - Office of Management and Budget
House Appropriations Committee
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WITNESSES:
The Honorable Russell Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget
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https://www.congress.gov/event/119th-congress/house-event/119415
https://appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hearings/oversight-hearing-office-management-and-budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3SIAqhR59A
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10:00 AM EDT
White House Budget Director Testifies on Federal Spending
White House Budget Director Russell Vought testifies on the Trump administration's federal spending before a House Appropriations subcommittee.
https://www.c-span.org/event/house-committee/white-house-budget-director-testifies-on-federal-spending/444567
11:30 AM EDT
General Assembly: Consent of the Governed? The Fight for the Franchise
2026 Aspen Ideas Festival: News You Can Trust, Maybe
Aspen Institute
https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/aspen-ideas-festival-2026/
https://www.aspenideas.org/schedule
https://www.aspenideas.org/sessions/general-assembly-consent-of-the-governed-the-fight-for-the-franchise
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TBD
Conversation on Voting Rights & Challenges Facing U.S. Elections
Panelists discuss changes to redistricting, voting rights, and other areas that are creating challenges for America's electoral system at the Aspen Institute's Ideas Festival.
https://www.c-span.org/event/public-affairs-event/conversation-on-voting-rights-challenges-facing-us-elections/444563
2:00 PM EDT
Sanctuary Policies: Victims’ Perspectives
House Judiciary Committee
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WITNESSES:
Jessica Gorman, Mother of Sheridan Gorman
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Joe Abraham, Father of Katie Abraham
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Gary Redman, Sheriff, Amador County, California
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https://www.congress.gov/event/119th-congress/house-event/119421
https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/sanctuary-policies-victims-perspectives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WD04woytqQ
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2:00 PM EDT
Victims' Family Members Testify on Sanctuary Policies
Family members of victims killed by undocumented immigrants testify on sanctuary policies before a House Judiciary subcommittee.
https://www.c-span.org/event/house-committee/victims-family-members-testify-on-sanctuary-policies/444568
2:30 PM EDT
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host a virtual conversation on the agency’s plans to build a Moon Base on the lunar surface. Stream on YouTube
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://www.nasa.gov/launchschedule/
https://www.nasa.gov/live/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXTBJz5MGbA
6:00 PM EDT
2026 Aspen Ideas Festival: News You Can Trust, Maybe
Aspen Institute
https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/aspen-ideas-festival-2026/
https://www.aspenideas.org/schedule
https://www.aspenideas.org/sessions/tomorrows-economy-who-wins-who-works-and-what-comes-next
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TBD
Fmr. Commerce Secy. Gina Raimondo on the Changing U.S. Economy
Former Biden-administration Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo sits down for a conversation on AI, globalization, protectionism and other forces changing the global economy at the Aspen Institute's Ideas Festival.
https://www.c-span.org/event/public-affairs-event/fmr-commerce-secy-gina-raimondo-on-the-changing-us-economy/444564
7:00 PM EDT
Sunset Parades at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
The Sunset Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. This 45-minute ceremony features "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing Marine Corps precision, discipline, and tradition. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.
https://www.barracks.marines.mil/Parade-Information/
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7:00 PM EDT
U.S. Marine Corps Parade at the Iwo Jima Memorial
C-SPAN gets unique access to the United States Marine Corps parade at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
https://www.c-span.org/event/american-history-tv/us-marine-corps-parade-at-the-iwo-jima-memorial/444589
8:00 PM EDT
The Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown
The U.S. Department of Education and CBS
https://www.presidential1776award.org/
https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/presidential-1776-award-special-be-broadcast-tuesday-june-30-cbs
https://www.paramountplus.com/
https://www.cbs.com/shows/presidential-1776-award/
On July 4, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Declaration of Independence stamp (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate), in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 489000). This stamp will go on sale nationwide July 4, 2026, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.
With this stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The bold stamp design in red, white, and blue features the year “1776” arranged vertically against a deeper blue background. Each numeral takes the shape of a feather quill pen, a nod to the instruments used to sign the nation’s founding document. Juan Carlos Pagan created the stamp design and typography. Greg Breeding art - directed the project.
https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2026/pb22703/html/info_004.htm
2:00 PM EDT
LIVE: America 250, A Landmark SCOTUS Ruling and More News From the Trump White House - 06/30/26
Right Side Broadcasting Network
https://rumble.com/v7c1km4-live-america-250-a-landmark-scotus-ruling-and-more-news-from-the-trump-whit.html