Trump predicts Supreme Court will rule against him on birthright citizenship after tariffs loss

Authorities reported a major blackout affecting millions across multiple regions, with officials citing an equipment failure in a central grid as the preliminary cause. Power restoration efforts are underway, with utilities warning of possible extended outages and urging residents to conserve energy.

In other developments, a government inquiry released findings into a high-profile emissions scandal, accusing several executives of misleading regulators and hiding emissions data. The report calls for reforms and potential sanctions, though no prosecutions were announced at this time.

Markets reacted to the energy outage and regulatory news, with stocks in energy and utilities sectors fluctuating amid uncertainty over recovery timelines and regulatory actions. Analysts say consumer confidence could be impacted if outages persist into the weekend.