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Justices grill Trump administration lawyer on ending birthright citizenship, with president in attendance
Supreme Court justices, with Donald Trump breaking historical precedent by attending oral arguments, tackled the legality of his executive order to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S., a contentious part of his administration’s immigration approach. Source link
North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal after witnessing Iran’s vulnerability
Ever since becoming leader in 2011, North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un has made his nuclear weapons program a national goal — almost a doctrine — arguing it is the only way for smaller powers to keep from being “mercilessly violated” by superpowers. Source link
Wall Street rallies Wednesday amid hope for end to war with Iran
Stocks are climbing worldwide, and oil prices are easing Wednesday as hopes build that the war with Iran could end soon. Source link
Trump claims Iran's president wants ceasefire, no response from Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that Iran’s president wants a ceasefire in the Mideast war. Source link
What's at stake as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court today will hear arguments on President Donald Trump’s consequential first-day executive order in 2025, a case that could upend a long-held understanding on who is considered a U.S. citizen. Source link
Trump administration launches new bid to attract U.S. oil companies to Venezuela — but finding few takers
President Donald Trump has been pressuring U.S. oil and gas executives to invest in Venezuela’s energy sector, nearly three months after the toppling of former president Nicolás Maduro, as the country is said to have the largest crude oil reserves in the world. Source link
Gangs keep up attacks in Haiti's farming region after weekend massacre
Armed men mounted further attacks Tuesday in Haiti’s Artibonite region, a key agricultural area. The attacks came days after a gang’s weekend assault in the area of Jean-Denis left some 70 people dead, according to human rights groups and local residents. Source link
Is the U.S. about to make a major military mistake? | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump says a U.S. takeover of one of Iran’s most critical assets — Kharg Island — could happen “very easily,” but experts warn the reality is far more complicated. Andrew Chang breaks down why even a successful assault could lead to heavy losses and uncertain gains. Images provided by The Canadian Press, […]