1. Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship: The justices will hear President Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship tied to illegal entry, revisiting long-standing interpretations of the 14th Amendment and the landmark Wong Kim Ark decision.
2. High-risk lending rules eased: Federal regulators move to loosen post-2008 lending restrictions, raising concerns about future financial instability as banks and private credit expand risk exposure.
3. New credit scoring model launches: VantageScore 4.0 rolls out nationwide, using rent, utilities, and alternative data to expand credit access — a shift that could help first-time borrowers but also raise systemic risk.
4. Epstein grand jury testimony ordered released: A federal judge authorizes the release of Epstein grand jury records following new congressional legislation, with redactions expected and public disclosure pending.

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