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 | |  | | By Jamie Ross and Hannah Jewell | Good morning. It’s Tuesday, June 30, and D.C. residents might want to invest in some earplugs ahead of the late and long firework spectacle planned for Saturday. Let’s catch up. | |  | The Supreme Court will issue the final decisions of its term this morning. | -
What to expect: A ruling on President Donald Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship, the principle that almost everyone born in the U.S. is a citizen. See all remaining cases here. -
Justices handed Trump two defeats yesterday: They ruled that a $5 million civil judgment against Trump can stand and that mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted. -
And one big win: The court greatly expanded Trump’s power over independent agencies.  |  | Trump is using a secret $500 million contract to build his White House ballroom. | | Construction continues on the East Wing ballroom on Monday. (Aaron Schwartz/Reuters) | -
Last year: Officials awarded a no-bid contract for the project, according to a copy of the agreement seen by The Post. Find all the details of the unusual arrangement here. -
Why it matters: The contract sidestepped typical procedures designed to control costs. Soliciting bids would have helped to ensure the best price for taxpayers, experts said.  | U.S. and Iranian negotiators are set to travel to Qatar today. | -
Trump said the sides will meet: But Iran said no talks are scheduled. Over the weekend, U.S. and Iranian strikes further strained a ceasefire deal agreed earlier this month. -
Iran is flexing its leverage: It has little obvious incentive to surrender its grip on global shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, making it difficult for Trump to secure concessions.  | With little help, Venezuelans are trying to rescue themselves. | -
Nearly a week after devastating earthquakes: People are digging neighbors out from the rubble using their bare hands due to insufficient government help and a lack of tools. -
The death toll stands at more than 1,700 people: The window for finding survivors is shrinking. Thousands have been left homeless and it’s not clear where they will go.  | Severe heat and strong winds are fueling wildfires in the West. | | Wildfires burn across drought-stricken Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico late Sunday. (Ben Noll/The Post; NOAA) | -
As of yesterday: Thousands of personnel were battling 79 total fires (including 52 large, uncontained blazes) across 10 states. Three firefighters were killed in Colorado on Saturday. -
Wildfire season could be severe: In a normal June, mountain snowpacks are still melting and releasing water that curbs fire spread. That’s not the case after a historically dry winter.  | Is your “stress mindset” worsening your anxiety? There are ways to fix it. | -
In a stressful world: Many people try to avoid stressful situations. But research suggests that what we believe about stress has an important role in helping us deal with it. -
How to shift your mindset: Experts recommend following these six steps. Start by noticing what is stressing you and saying it aloud, instead of trying to suppress your feelings.  | Paraguay knocked Germany out of the World Cup in a stunning twist. | | It was the latest surprising exit by Germany, a four-time champion that has struggled at the World Cup since it won the trophy in 2014. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty) | Before you go... do you wear contact lenses? These are the biggest mistakes you can make this summer. Plus: Experts are skeptical of this popular wellness product. One more good read: Three words in the Declaration of Independence paint a cruel picture of Native Americans.  | News quiz: Test your knowledge in today’s On the Record. |  | Word game: One word to spell ’em all! Can you solve today’s Keyword in 6 guesses? |  | Wridges: Speed and spell your way up to a high score in our newest game. | You’re all caught up. See you tomorrow. |  | | (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Washington Post) | |
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