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What are the different opinions on increasing defense spending and honoring military leaders?

War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday used a ceremony dedicated to renaming Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to urge Congress to approve a $1.5 trillion defense spending package, saying there would be “no greater tribute” to Graham than green-lighting the budget request. Hegseth was joined by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and […]

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What are the possible effects of changing birthright citizenship rules on families and communities?

President Trump plans to sign two executive orders Thursday seeking to narrow birthright citizenship in several circumstances and intensify the federal crackdown on commercial "birth tourism," Axios has learned. Trump also is seeking to deny birthright citizenship for children born of some foreign diplomatic staff in the U.S. and, potentially, U.S. territories in the future. Why it matters: It's Trump's second attempt to curb birthright citizenship in the U.S. and is sure to be challenged in court as a violation of the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to nearly everyone born in America. The U.S. Supreme Court on June 30 shot down a broader executive order Trump signed on Inauguration Day to deny automatic citizenship to those born of noncitizens in the U.S. Zoom in: Trump's administration argues that the ruling still grants him the authority to limit birthright citizenship under long-standing exceptions recognized by the court. The executive orders apply only to future births tied to four categories: Children born of foreign diplomatic staff working on behalf of another government while in the U.S. The 14th Amendment doesn't confer automatic citizenship to ambassadors' families, and this order would expand that category to other noncitizen employees.Children of people who are classified as alien enemies, including those who belong to federally declared terrorist groups. The 14th Amendment doesn't apply to invading armies, and this designation would expand that category.Those born in U.S. territories — but only if Congress changes the law to end automatic citizenship there. A bill seeking to do that was introduced last month but isn't expected to pass. This would apply most notably to those in Puerto Rico.Children born of mothers who expressly and deceptively enter the U.S. for the sole purpose of having a child here, namely at a birth-tourism center. The order seeks to limit the use of surrogate mothers for this purpose as well. Between the lines: The ad

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What impact could William Lawrence's primary win have on the future of political balance in Michigan?

William Lawrence, a progressive insurgent, upset the Democratic establishment Tuesday to win the tense primary to run against Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI), possibly thwarting one of the top pickup opportunities for Democrats in November. Lawrence led with a plurality of the vote in the three-way field, 43%, when the Associated Press called the race at […]

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What are the possible effects of military actions on peace talks in the region?

Israel's military resumed strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday despite ongoing talks, blaming a ceasefire violation by militant group Hezbollah as state media reported at least one person killed. The fresh strikes, accompanied by the first evacuation warning in weeks, came as the United States led diplomacy between Israel and Lebanon in Rome aimed at putting an end to hostilities, with Beirut seeking Israel's phased withdrawal from the south

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What are the possible impacts of military actions against Iran on global energy and regional stability?

The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing a harsh bombing campaign against energy infrastructure in Iran, possibly as soon as this weekend. The threat of looming airstrikes against the Islamic regime comes in the wake of the televised Cabinet meeting held by President Donald Trump at Camp David, a country retreat in Maryland usually […]

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What should the U.S. government do to ensure the safety of its citizens in the Middle East?

US embassies in capitals across the Middle East on Saturday warned American citizens to beware of an "unforeseen escalation" in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave. The warning, posted online by US embassies in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates came a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran "very hard". Iran and the United States have been at war since February 28. A period of calm followed a ceasefire, though that collapsed with a return of strikes

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How should our community respond to the changes in immigration status for Haitian migrants?

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are being told to prioritize the arrests of Haitian nationals whose Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States is officially coming to an end. Haitians have been shielded from deportation and allowed to work in the United States without permanent immigration status through the program for over a

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