The 7 Trump’s Iran address; social media and democracy; moon mission; and more
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Apr 2, 2026 Coverage of a high-stakes Iran address and military buildup. Discussion of Supreme Court doubts about birthright citizenship. Report on political maneuvering over DHS funding. Findings linking heavy social media use to weaker support for democratic norms. Updates on early spring blooms and the crewed Artemis II lunar mission.
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Trump Says Iran Campaign Nearing Completion
- President Donald Trump framed the Iran conflict as nearly complete while promising a short period of military buildup before hitting key targets.
- Trump emphasized avoiding strikes on Iran's oil to prevent total collapse, noting Israel has hit natural gas and oil facilities instead.
Supreme Court Doubts Birthright Citizenship Rewrite
- The Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism about using the 14th Amendment to end birthright citizenship by expanding existing narrow exceptions.
- Chief Justice John Roberts questioned stretching examples like children of diplomats to cover undocumented immigrants born in the U.S.
White House Pushed Commission FAQ Change
- Emails show the National Capital Planning Commission altered an FAQ after a White House request to say the White House is not a federal agency.
- The commission removed language stating its review was required, raising independence concerns given Trump-appointed members.