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SCOTUS Temporarily Allows Emergency Abortions in Idaho; Biden–Trump First Debate Tonight

The Supreme Court decided on June 27 to dismiss Idaho’s appeal against a lower court ruling that granted an exception to its strict abortion law for abortions deemed to be medical emergencies. The decision allows emergency abortions to proceed in Idaho while a challenge to the state’s abortion law moves through the lower courts.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off tonight in the first debate of the 2024 general election. The 81-year-old Democrat incumbent and his 78-year-old opponent will be making their first appearance together in four years in what could prove a game-changing event in the presidential race. CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the event, which will be held at the network’s Atlanta studios.

A Bolivian general has been arrested and accused of mounting a coup against the country's government after attempting to storm the presidential palace on June 26. Military units led by Gen. Juan Jose Zúñiga—dismissed as commander of the Bolivian army just a day earlier—occupied the main square in the capital, La Paz, as armored vehicles rammed the palace doors and soldiers tried to break into government offices.

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