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The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump’s administration in two key cases concerning government data access, according to CNN.

In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority enabled the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access Social Security data while ruling that it is not compelled to provide certain records under the Freedom of Information Act. Liberal justices dissented.

DOGE was established upon Trump's 2024 re-election to reduce bureaucracy and reform government agencies. The agency, which was initially chaired by Elon Musk, has come under fire for its transparency and aggressive changes. Musk's resignation has raised questions about DOGE's leadership, CNN reported.

Venezuela has strongly criticized the US government for imposing new visa restrictions on its citizens, calling it a politically motivated act of stigmatization, Xinhua reported.

In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said the move lacks justification and reflects hostility toward the Venezuelan people.

The government issued a travel alert, advising Venezuelans to exercise caution when traveling to or living in the United States, according to Xinhua.

It reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of Venezuelans around the world.

A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s order barring international students from entering the US to attend Harvard University.

Judge Allison Burroughs ruled that the directive could create "immediate and irreparable injury" to Harvard, and halted its enforcement pending further review, Al Jazeera reported.

Harvard said the order was part of a campaign against the university and was politically motivated retaliation rather than a national security measure.

Luis Montenegro, leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and Democratic Alliance (AD), was sworn in as Portugal’s new prime minister on Thursday, along with a 16-member cabinet.

He pledged to reduce bureaucracy, restructure the government, and increase productivity, all while encouraging communication with the opposition. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa welcomed the outcome but cautioned that the government lacks "absolute trust," illustrating the growth of new political parties, Xinhua reported.

The cabinet, constituted in under 18 days, decreases the number of ministries from 17 to 16 and establishes a new Ministry of State Reform, directed by Gonçalo Matias. Parliament will vote on the government's proposal on June 17 and 18.