At a Glance June 15, 2026

UK bans children from using some social media apps 

On Monday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the U.K. will ban children under 16 from using certain social media sites, including TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat. The ban is expected to take effect early next year. “Every parent can see it with their own eyes. Social media is making children unhappy,” said Starmer, who has two teenage children. “I’ve heard first hand from families crying out for change and we will do right by them.” YouTube and Meta warned Monday that a blanket social media restriction could push kids into unregulated spaces.

Supreme Court won’t revisit ex-Trump aide’s suit 

On Monday, the Supreme Court refused to revisit a lawsuit from an aide to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign who was the target of secret surveillance during the FBI’s Russia investigation.Carter Page settled with the U.S. for $1.5 million but wanted to continue a lawsuit against then-FBI director James Comey and other former officials alleging “unlawful spying” during a probe into whether Trump’s 2016 campaign had conspired with Russia to affect the outcome of the election. Justices rebuffed the appeal.