What to know about the Supreme Court’s blockbuster birthright citizenship case

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in what could be one of the most significant cases of the 21st century: birthright citizenship. Before the Court is whether the Trump executive order that ends birthright citizenship complies with the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment, after multiple judges blocked the order from taking effect as it was litigated.  In plain […]

Senators defend two-week recess as record-breaking government shutdown drags on

While thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees have gone seven weeks without a paycheck, some lawmakers are defending a planned recess as the funding stalemate drags on. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., objected Monday to the idea that senators should have stayed in session until lawmakers come to an agreement to fund DHS. The Democratic […]

Trump Might Drop Surgeon General Nominee

President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested he could withdraw his nomination of Casey Means for U.S. surgeon general, as doubts remain about whether she can secure enough Republican support for confirmation.[#item_full_content]

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