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Trump rails against birthright citizenship after attending Supreme Court arguments

Thursday, April 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump attended oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, a historic first for a sitting president, as the justices considered his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.No cameras were allowed inside the courtroom. Trump's motorcade arrived outside the... Read More.

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s case to end birthright citizenship

Thursday, April 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As President Donald Trump looked on during an unprecedented visit to the Supreme Court, a majority of justices appeared skeptical of his administration's bid to end birthright citizenship during arguments in the landmark case Wednesday.Most of the court's conservatives and all three... Read More.

Johnson, Thune announce plan to end DHS shutdown ‘in the coming days’

Thursday, April 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced on Wednesday the Republican-controlled Congress "in the coming days" will fully fund the Department of Homeland Security through both the appropriations process and reconciliation process. "In following this two-track approach,... Read More.

Gulf fossil fuel operations granted exemption from Endangered Species Act protection

Thursday, April 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal committee, comprised of senior Trump administration officials, voted unanimously to grant an exemption under the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas operations in the Gulf, citing national security concerns.Environmental groups criticized the decision, warning that it could significantly jeopardize... Read More.

Quote for April 2, 2026

Thursday, April 2 by Summer Anderson

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” – Vince Lombardi