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What we're reading: Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The focus in Washington stays on the Supreme Court Tuesday after the justices surprised court-watchers by announcing another round of decisions just 24 hours af
In anticipation of decisions on high profile and emotionally charged cases, the Supreme Court has implemented new rules barring protests and demonstrations on the grand plaza, as seen in Washington, Monday, June 17, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
In anticipation of decisions on high profile and emotionally charged cases, the Supreme Court has implemented new rules barring protests and demonstrations...
By Rick Bosh, Rick Bosh

The focus in Washington stays on the Supreme Court Tuesday after the justices surprised court-watchers by announcing another round of decisions just 24 hours after a critical ruling on affirmative action at the University of Texas. Stay with NBCNews.com for the latest updates.

In the opinion pages: The New York Times' Frank Bruni explains how Paula Deen served up a "teachable moment". The Wall Street Journal's Bret Stephens writes that the inability to corral Edward Snowden highlights "American impotence".