The 7 Iran timeline; birthright citizenship case; moon mission; and more
Apr 1, 2026
A rapid rundown of claims that U.S. involvement in the Iran war will end in weeks. Coverage of a judge pausing a $400 million White House ballroom project. Preview of Supreme Court arguments over limits on birthright citizenship. A note on helicopter crews cleared after a controversial flyby. Discussion of federal spending favoring retirees, earlier allergy seasons from warming, and NASA's Artemis moon mission.
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Trump Says U.S. Exit Timeline And No Role In Hormuz
- President Trump claimed the U.S. would leave the Iran war within two to three weeks.
- He also said the U.S. will not secure the Strait of Hormuz and expects other countries like China or France to fend for themselves.
Judge Halts Fundraising For Trump's White House Ballroom
- A federal judge paused construction of Trump's proposed $400 million White House ballroom and ruled Trump lacks authority to fund it via private donations.
- The judge allowed safety-related work for two weeks while the administration said it will appeal the decision.
Supreme Court Considers Limiting Birthright Citizenship
- The Supreme Court will hear arguments on an executive order denying birthright citizenship to children of undocumented or temporary residents.
- If the Court upholds it, hundreds of thousands of children could become stateless; Trump will attend the hearing.