President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship by restricting pregnant visitors who come to the U.S. to give birth. This new order follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of his earlier attempt to change the constitutional right granted by the 14th Amendment.
Key Facts
President Trump signed an order targeting “birth tourism,” where pregnant visitors come to the U.S. to have children.
The order aims to block birthright citizenship for children born to visitors, undocumented migrants, and some others, including children of foreign terrorist group members.
The previous executive order by President Trump was blocked by courts, citing the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil.
The Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s earlier effort, affirming the constitutional right to birthright citizenship.
The 14th Amendment states all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to its jurisdiction are citizens, with certain exceptions like children of foreign diplomats.
U.S. law currently allows visa officers to deny visas if someone is suspected of traveling primarily to give birth in the U.S.
The Trump administration argued the 14th Amendment was meant only for former slaves and doesn’t apply to children of undocumented migrants or visitors.
Trump’s efforts to limit birthright citizenship are part of a larger immigration policy that includes deporting undocumented migrants and removing protections for some foreign nationals.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is increasing efforts to stop undocumented immigrants and criminal groups from using U.S. banks for illegal activities like payroll fraud. This follows an executive order from President Trump directing agencies to tighten rules on customer identification and lending to people without work authorization.
Key Facts
The administration targets criminal groups, cartels, and undocumented immigrants misusing the U.S. financial system.
Secretary Bessent spoke to Arizona bankers urging them to identify suspicious activities and report them.
President Trump signed an executive order on May 19 called "Restoring Integrity to America's Financial System."
The order directs federal banking regulators to improve oversight of financial accounts linked to unauthorized workers.
Agencies must issue guidance and propose new rules within set deadlines, with some already met by the Treasury Department.
New guidance helps banks recognize unlawful employment patterns, shell companies, tax evasion, and identity theft.
The order does not create new compliance duties yet but signals possible future changes for anti-money-laundering and loan approval rules.
Some experts note that stricter rules could affect legal workers who use taxpayer ID numbers instead of Social Security numbers.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Senate Democrats have introduced a bill aimed at reversing new rules that limit press access at the Pentagon. These restrictions were put in place by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and affect how news media can report on Pentagon activities.
Key Facts
Senate Democrats proposed a bill on Thursday to undo Pentagon press restrictions.
The restrictions were introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The rules affect how journalists can access and report news from the Pentagon.
The bill seeks to increase transparency and improve press freedom at the Defense Department.
This is part of ongoing debates about media access to government information.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Trump administration has increased immigration arrests at U.S. airports, causing tensions between federal agents and airline workers. Many people detained have pending legal applications and no criminal records, leading some airline employees to refuse cooperation with immigration officers.
Key Facts
Immigration officers from ICE and TSA have worked together to make up to 36 arrests daily at U.S. airports last month.
Many arrested people have ongoing applications for visas, asylum, or green cards and are not criminals.
DHS aims to stop people living in the U.S. illegally from flying unless leaving the country.
Airline staff have declined to assist federal agents in arrests, sometimes refusing access to planes or information without a warrant.
Airlines said they follow the law and require proper legal paperwork before sharing customer information with law enforcement.
Hundreds of immigration arrests have occurred at airports since last year under this policy.
Airline industry groups have expressed safety and legal concerns about these enforcement actions at airports.
Flight attendant leaders warned that such enforcement in workplaces could lead to unsafe situations for staff and passengers.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran held in Russia since 2022, is now in serious medical condition and hospitalized. His family advocate is asking the Trump administration to urgently work for his release so he can get proper medical care.
Key Facts
Robert Gilman, 32, is an American Marine Corps veteran detained in Russia since 2022.
Gilman is hospitalized with a "dissociative stupor" and is being fed through a nasal tube.
His advocate claims Gilman faced mistreatment, including harassment, forced long exercise sessions, and psychotropic drugs.
The advocate alleges Russian authorities pressured Gilman to fight in Ukraine.
The U.S. State Department has not commented publicly on his case.
The Trump administration is considering restarting talks with Russia amid the Ukraine war and Middle East tensions.
The Trump administration has previously helped release other Americans detained in Russia.
Around 10 Americans are believed to remain detained in Russia.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump denies claims that the U.S. has a serious shortage of weapons because of the war involving Iran. He also has introduced new executive orders about birthright citizenship.
Key Facts
President Trump said the U.S. does not have a big shortage of munitions.
These comments relate to the ongoing war involving Iran.
President Trump has issued new executive orders.
The new orders focus on the rules for birthright citizenship.
The information was reported by CBS News and journalist Olivia Rinaldi.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is now tracking nearly 54,000 immigrants using GPS ankle monitors, up from 17,000 last year. This increase is part of a shift from less intense monitoring methods to ankle monitors, which cost more and boost profits for private companies like The Geo Group.
Key Facts
Nearly 54,000 immigrants are currently tracked by GPS ankle monitors through ICE's surveillance program.
Last year, only about 17,000 immigrants wore ankle monitors.
The Geo Group owns BI Inc, the company that manages ICE's monitoring program called ISAP.
The total number of immigrants monitored by the program stays steady at about 184,000.
ICE is moving more immigrants from phone check-ins to ankle monitors for stricter tracking.
Each ankle monitor costs ICE over $2 per day, while a smartphone app used for monitoring costs less than $1 per day.
A recent lawsuit claims ICE’s policy forces many immigrants into ankle monitoring without proper justification or chance to challenge it.
Geo Group invested $16 million to increase production of ankle monitors, expecting the program to grow significantly.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A judge in Washington, D.C., dismissed the felony charge against Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The U.S. Attorney, Jeanine Pirro, withdrew support for the case, and the judge will later decide if prosecutors can try again.
Key Facts
David Hearn is an Olympic canoeist.
He was charged with felony vandalism related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The charge was formally dismissed by a local judge in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stopped supporting the case.
Judge Todd Edelman will later decide if the case can be reopened.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Senator Jon Ossoff is running for reelection in Georgia and has received support from two Republican mayors in more conservative parts of the state. Polls show Ossoff leading against his Republican challenger, Representative Mike Collins, and some Republicans have expressed support for Ossoff because of his work for their communities.
Key Facts
Jon Ossoff is a Democratic senator seeking reelection in Georgia in the 2026 midterms.
Two Republican mayors from South Georgia, Scott James Matheson and Julie Smith, support Ossoff due to his help for their rural areas.
Georgia is a competitive state, having narrowly voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, but political experts expect conditions to favor Democrats nationally.
Conservative commentator Erick Erickson noted that some Republicans appreciate Ossoff’s accessibility and service.
Polls show Ossoff leading Collins by 4 to 13 points in recent surveys.
About 7 to 10 percent of Republicans in polls said they would vote for Ossoff.
Only a small percentage of Democrats said they would vote for Collins, Ossoff’s opponent.
The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball now rate the Georgia race as leaning or likely Democratic.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump denied that the U.S. is running low on weapons during the conflict involving Iran. He said he is very satisfied with the work of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Key Facts
President Trump spoke on Thursday about the U.S. munitions supply.
He rejected claims that the U.S. lacks offensive and defensive weapons.
The context involves the ongoing war with Iran.
President Trump expressed strong approval of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
CBS News senior correspondent Weijia Jiang reported the news.
Aaron David Miller, an expert from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, provided analysis.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A type of flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus has caused five deaths and nine hospitalizations in Louisiana so far in 2026. The bacteria, found in warm coastal waters, infects people through open wounds exposed to seawater, especially those with certain health conditions.
Key Facts
Louisiana has reported nine Vibrio vulnificus cases in 2026, all hospitalized, with five deaths.
The bacteria enter through wounds exposed to seawater.
People with illnesses like cancer, liver disease, HIV, or weak immune systems are more at risk.
Louisiana usually averages seven cases and one death per year but saw more cases and deaths in 2025.
Florida also had deaths from Vibrio vulnificus, with higher rates after storms causing flooding.
Rising water temperatures from climate change help the bacteria spread to new areas.
Vibrio vulnificus is dangerous, killing about 1 in 5 infected people and can cause amputations.
To prevent infection, avoid salt or brackish water with open wounds and cook seafood well.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The U.S. has seen a noticeable increase in hospital visits from frequent marijuana users suffering from cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a condition causing severe nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. This rise is partly because a new medical diagnosis code for the syndrome was introduced last fall, making it easier for doctors to identify and report the condition.
Key Facts
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome causes repeated nausea, uncontrollable vomiting, and severe abdominal pain.
Emergency room visits for this syndrome rose by 16% from October 2025 to May 2026.
The new diagnosis code was introduced in October 2025, improving tracking and awareness of the condition.
Around 200,000 hospital visits for the syndrome occurred between January 2023 and summer 2025.
The biggest increase in cases is among people aged 15 to 24, teenage girls and women, Black Americans, and American Indian and Alaska Natives.
Experts believe the syndrome was previously underdiagnosed due to limited awareness and difficulty linking symptoms to marijuana use.
There is a call for more research on how high-potency marijuana products and newer forms like vapes and edibles affect young users.
The report comes from the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control based on data from about 7,500 healthcare facilities.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A woman from the Atlanta area says she was wrongly told she had cancer because a tissue sample was mixed up with another patient’s. Due to this mistake, she had a full hysterectomy, an operation to remove her uterus, even though she did not have cancer. She and her lawyers are suing the medical provider, Kaiser Permanente, for the error and the suffering it caused.
Key Facts
Cassandra Barksdale was diagnosed with aggressive uterine cancer based on a mislabeled tissue sample.
She had a full hysterectomy on May 15, 2025, because of the incorrect diagnosis.
In September 2025, a DNA test showed the cancerous tissue actually belonged to a different patient.
Barksdale had initially sought treatment for heavy bleeding and noncancerous growths called fibroids.
The tissue sample was taken during a biopsy on March 10, 2025.
Kaiser Permanente said they have processes to prevent such errors and took steps after the incident to avoid a repeat.
Privacy laws prevent public information about the other patient involved in the mix-up.
Similar cases of biopsy sample mistakes have occurred before, causing wrong cancer diagnoses and unnecessary surgeries.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Republican Congressman Max Miller is facing calls from several GOP members to quit Congress and stop his reelection campaign after his ex-wife accused him of domestic abuse. Miller denies the allegations, saying they are false and politically motivated, and has asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate. Some Republican senators, including Ohio’s Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno, have publicly urged Miller to resign for the sake of his family.
Key Facts
Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, is accused by his ex-wife Emily Moreno of domestic violence and child abuse.
Miller denies the accusations and says they are politically motivated.
Miller has asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate the claims but no formal investigation has been announced yet.
Local authorities have looked into the claims but have not charged Miller with any crime.
Senator Jon Husted called on Miller to resign and leave the reelection race to focus on his family.
Senator Bernie Moreno, Miller’s former father-in-law, also said Miller should not serve in Congress and should resign.
Senator Roger Marshall publicly said Miller should quit, trusting Moreno’s statements.
Senator Shelley Moore Capito supported calls for Miller to resign as well.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Representative Haley Stevens narrowly lost the Michigan Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed. After the loss, Stevens endorsed El-Sayed and expressed her intention to help oppose President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
Key Facts
Haley Stevens is a U.S. Representative from Michigan.
She competed in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary but lost narrowly to Abdul El-Sayed.
El-Sayed is known as a progressive candidate.
Stevens publicly endorsed El-Sayed after the primary.
Stevens stated she wants to help stop President Trump and the MAGA movement.
This was Stevens’s first television interview since losing the primary.
The interview took place on the CBS News program "The Takeout."
There are questions about whether the Democratic Party is united after this primary.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
U.S. public water systems in about a dozen states have been targeted by cyberattacks, with hackers exploiting weak security in industrial computers that control water functions. Officials say drinking water remains safe and utilities have quickly regained control, but experts warn these attacks reveal serious security weaknesses.
Key Facts
Cyberattacks hit water systems in states including Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, and South Dakota.
Hackers focus on programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which manage water pressure and treatment chemicals.
Many PLCs are connected to the internet with weak or no passwords, making them easy targets.
The FBI reported some systems lost remote control, forcing manual operation and causing issues like water pressure loss.
Clayton County, Georgia, issued a boil-water advisory after an attack but restored service within hours.
Officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind some of the attacks.
There is no federal rule requiring water utilities to report cyberattacks, so actual impacts may be larger than known.
Experts warn hackers could cause serious physical damage, such as ruptured pipes or disrupting hospital water supplies.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Trump administration plans to end a Medicare subsidy program that helps keep prescription drug costs low for seniors one year earlier than planned. Democratic leaders warn this could cause Medicare Part D premiums to rise by up to 40 percent, increasing financial pressure on millions of seniors.
Key Facts
The Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Program was set to end in 2027 but will now end December 31, 2026.
The program started in 2024 to limit premium increases after changes from the Inflation Reduction Act.
About 1.3 million seniors in New York and millions nationwide could face higher drug costs.
Democrats say ending the program will cause significant premium increases for Medicare Part D.
CMS says the program was temporary and now insurers can set accurate prices without subsidies.
CMS predicts most beneficiaries will see less than a $10 premium increase, and some might pay less.
About 25 million Americans have standalone Medicare Part D plans covering prescription drugs.
The subsidy helped lower premiums by having the government cover part of the cost during market instability.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump is hosting a reception at the White House for over 100 members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams. The teams won a total of 33 medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in northern Italy, setting a new record for the most medals earned by the U.S. at a Winter Games.
Key Facts
President Trump is holding the event in the White House Rose Garden.
More than 100 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes are attending.
The 2026 Winter Olympics took place in northern Italy in February.
The U.S. won 33 medals in total.
Among those medals were 12 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze medals.
This medal count broke the previous U.S. record of 28 medals at a Winter Olympics.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A temporary outage at a major air traffic control facility in Minnesota caused flight delays and groundings in Minnesota and nine other Midwest states. The system was restored, but delays continued at several airports, with the FAA investigating the cause.
Key Facts
The system outage happened at a Minneapolis air traffic control center that manages traffic over 330,000 square miles.
Flights going to and from Minnesota and nine other states were delayed or diverted.
The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport was not the source of the outage, but it experienced average delays of about 90 minutes.
States affected include Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the air traffic and radar systems involved went offline temporarily but have since come back online.
The FAA is looking into what caused the outage.
Delays continued at several airports after the systems were restored.
This event happened on August 6, 2026.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, which grants U.S. citizenship to most babies born in the country. One order limits who can get citizenship by birth, and the other targets "birth tourism" by making visa rules stricter for visitors who come to give birth in the U.S.
Key Facts
President Trump announced new efforts to limit birthright citizenship in the U.S.
This is his second attempt after the Supreme Court rejected an earlier effort.
He signed two executive orders related to immigration and citizenship.
One order reduces the number of people born in the U.S. who qualify for citizenship.
The second order focuses on stopping "birth tourism," where visitors come to have babies in the U.S. to gain citizenship for them.
The second order makes it harder for these visitors to get visas.
The executive orders were signed in Washington, D.C.
The Supreme Court has played a key role in previous immigration decisions tied to President Trump's policies.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
