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Donald Trump reacted to the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship, saying 'too bad,' and is pushing legislation to end the practice anyway. The exchange highlights the ongoing fight over the 14th Amendment guarantee of citizenship to children born on US soil, with Trump seeking a congressional route after the court declined to side with his position.

A US appeals court has upheld the designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a ruling with implications for the Pentagon's ability to work with the firm. The decision, reported by CNBC, is drawing attention in technology and defense circles as it could affect federal contracting with major AI developers and raises questions about security scrutiny of leading AI companies.

Spain's Government has confirmed it will uphold its decrees and has challenged the opposition parties PP, Vox, and Junts to "show their true colors" in the upcoming vote in Congress. The move sets up a direct confrontation over the decrees' validation, with the governing coalition framing the vote as a test of whether the right-wing parties and Junts will back or block the measures.

New Jersey's Tax Court has thrown out a legal challenge to the state's tax rules covering internet activity, upholding the regulations as written. The ruling means businesses affected by how New Jersey taxes online activity will have to comply with the current framework, and it clears the way for the state to continue applying those rules without further litigation, at least for now.

Brazil's electoral court has a majority to uphold restrictions on posts by Antonio Tabet, the coordinator of the Planalto's communications office (Secom), after Flávio Bolsonaro asked the TRE-DF to bar him from publishing about elections on social media. The case involved a Tabet post linking the senator to Our Lady of the apparitions, which the TSE judged to be fake news. Prosecutor Paulo Mendonça changed his vote to allow the post, and commentators called it a defeat for broad censorship efforts. Tabet must now refrain from election-related posts.

An Altoona man will still face an attempted murder charge after a court decision to uphold it, according to the Altoona Mirror. The report gives no further details about the defendant, the alleged incident, or the reasoning behind the ruling. It remains unclear whether the case will proceed to trial or whether additional charges are involved.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a state circuit court has ruled a murder defendant received effective legal counsel. The decision upholds the defendant's conviction, rejecting an ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim. Details about the case, the defendant, or possible appeals were not included in the announcement, but the ruling is being reported by state news outlets as a notable criminal justice development.

The United Nations is observing the International Day for Universal Access to Information on 28 September. The 2026 edition focuses on 'Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age,' highlighting the role of access to information in addressing misinformation and protecting reliable public information online. Observances draw attention to citizens' rights to government-held information and the challenges of maintaining trustworthy information ecosystems in an era of digital misinformation.

The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the removal of a county official who was removed from office over intoxication. The ruling closes a legal challenge to the ouster and affirms that local officials can be removed for misconduct of this kind. Details about the official's identity and the circumstances of the case have not been provided.

A judge has ruled in favor of Marshall County officials, upholding their decision to deny approval of a massive solar energy project. The ruling means the proposed development cannot move forward as planned. The case highlights ongoing tensions in rural communities between renewable energy developers and local governments weighing land use, agricultural concerns, and resident opposition.

The Hawaii Supreme Court has upheld caps on attorney fees in litigation arising from the deadly Maui wildfires. The ruling affects lawyers seeking compensation from settlements tied to the disaster, which devastated Lahaina in 2023 and killed more than 100 people. The decision limits how much attorneys can collect from settlement funds, with implications for victims' recovery and ongoing legal proceedings.

A federal court has upheld Arizona's landmark campaign finance transparency law, a decision welcomed by the Campaign Legal Center, which had backed the measure. The ruling requires greater disclosure of money in state political campaigns. Supporters say it is a win for voters' right to know who funds political activity, while critics of such laws often argue they burden donors and political groups.

Israel's Supreme Court has overturned a decision by the Central Elections Committee to bar Arab parties from running in the parliamentary election at the end of October. The ruling means Arab lists will appear on the ballot in what is seen as a pivotal vote, and the decision is drawing attention to the tensions between the judiciary and election officials over political participation.

Commentators in New Zealand are pressing political parties to state plainly, before coalition negotiations begin, which environmental protections they will uphold, what they intend to change, and how they will pay for delivery. The argument is that safeguarding the environment does not require sacrificing prosperity, and that voters deserve direct answers rather than vague positioning while government formation talks take shape.

A Wyoming secretary of state, identified as Secretary Gray, has publicly praised the Wyoming Supreme Court's decision to uphold the state's primary election system. The ruling keeps the current primary framework in place, and Gray welcomed the outcome as a validation of how Wyoming conducts its elections. Beyond the announcement of her endorsement, few details about the ruling or reactions from other officials have been reported.

The Iowa Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the removal of Scott Belt from the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors. The ruling closes the door on Belt's efforts to reclaim his elected seat, and the decision is expected to determine who controls the board going forward. Few further details about the grounds for removal were available.

An Arizona appeals court has upheld the rejection of referenda that sought to let Marana voters weigh in on a proposed data center project. The ruling leaves in place the earlier decision blocking the measures from reaching the ballot. The case highlights ongoing tensions in Arizona communities over large data center developments and residents' efforts to force public votes on them.

A definition circulating online describes a 'Masonic Charlatan' as a person who exploits bonds of friendship within a Lodge for personal and material gain. The author argues that Freemasonry is an ethical order where business interests and networking have no place, prompting discussion about misuse of fraternal ties and the values Freemasonry is meant to uphold.

Crypto platform Uphold has launched a digital assets inheritance service allowing users to pass on holdings in XRP, Bitcoin and HBAR to designated beneficiaries. The feature addresses a long-standing concern among cryptocurrency holders: without estate planning tools, digital assets can become permanently inaccessible when a holder dies. The move puts Uphold among the first platforms to offer estate transfer support for these specific assets.

Poland's government under Donald Tusk has refused to honour a court ruling that would have granted safe passage to Roman Giertych, known as Romanowski, a member of the opposition PiS party facing prosecution. The refusal deepens the standoff between the Tusk administration and the judiciary over cases involving opposition politicians, with critics calling it defiance of the courts and supporters defending it as upholding the law.