Morning Headlines: Trump on Iran, Supreme Court on Birthright
Trump says war in Iran is 'nearing completion' in national address, Iranian officials react to President Trump's speech on Iran war, SCOTUS hears arguments on birthright citizenship.
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Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Cut NPR and PBS Funding
A federal judge Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from halting funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). US District Judge Randolph Moss ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order, signed last May, was unlawful.
Judge Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom Construction
A US judge ruled on Tuesday that President Donald Trump cannot build a ballroom on White House grounds without congressional approval. Trump's $400 million (€346 million) ballroom was planned for the White House's East Wing, which was demolished last year to make way for the new structure.
Is Serbia's Ruling Party Losing Ground?
"Thank you all. The score is 10-0. Thank you, Serbia, for the enormous trust." With these words, Serbia's president Aleksandar Vucic declared election victory on Sunday night from the headquarters of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Local elections were held in 10 municipalities across Serbia, with 247,985 citizens eligible to vote.
Trump to Address Nation as Iran War Enters Day 33
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) speaks after signing an executive order to limit mail-in voting as U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick looks on in the Oval Office of the White House on March 31, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Supreme Court to Decide Birthright Citizenship Case
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Morning Brief: Trump, Iran Tensions, and Birthright Citizenship
Trump tells allies who need Strait of Hormuz for oil to get it themselves, how the Iran war is impacting the U.S. and global economy, SCOTUS to hear arguments on birthright citizenship.
Pistorius Calls for Middle‑Power Coalition to Defend Rules-Based Order
During his eight-day tour to the Indo-Pacific, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius repeatedly emphasized the importance of the rules‑based international order — the shared structures that have underpinned global cooperation for decades. Pistorius' hosts in Japan, Singapore and Australia readily seized on his remarks and emphasized how important this order is.
Gulf Tensions, Trump's Signals, and TSA Back Pay
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to some ships as Gulf countries face strikes, Trump's mixed messages on the war in Iran could hurt the GOP, TSA officers are receiving back pay as DHS remains unfunded.
Trump Threatens Strikes on Iran's Infrastructure
Skip next section Trump again threatens to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island March 30, 2026 Trump again threatens to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island US President Donald Trump has taken to his Truth Social platform to repeat his threats against Iran's power plants as well as Kharg
How Epstein Exploited Weak Oversight in Scientific Philanthropy
A sizeable share of funding for science comes through philanthropy, which comes under little scrutiny. Jeffrey Epstein used this fact to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation, experts say.
How a SCOTUS birthright decision could reshape education
Any child born on U.S. soil has a right to citizenship. It was established by the 14th Amendment in 1868, and affirmed by the U.S. Supreme court 128 years ago. On Wednesday, the high court is set to hear oral arguments in a case that could narrow or even end birthright citizenship in Trump v.