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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. In a 6, 3 decision, the U.S. supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. As NPR's Ximena Bustill reports, the move is a stark rebuke to one of President Trump's day one executive orders.
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President Trump wanted to change the way the 14th Amendment of the Constitution was interpreted. He argued children of those who are not citizens or permanent residents should also not be citizens themselves. But but a majority of justices interpreted the words subject to the jurisdiction thereof to mean that all children born in the US Are automatically granted citizenship, with the only exception being the children of foreign diplomats. Three justices, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito dissented. Ximena Bustillo, NPR News, Washington.
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President Trump said the birthright citizenship decision was too bad for our country, but that Congress could easily, easily address it with legislation. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson says he's very disappointed and that Congress would have to deal with it. But without providing specifics, he said the 14th Amendment is being abused by people who are coming to the US to have children.
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It's become a tourism, birthing tourism. They call it, you know, a trend where people will just come and you just come onto the soil and have your child and then they're able to avail themselves of the welfare state and everything else.
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The Justice Department issued a statement today saying it is, quote, committed to tackling illegal birth tourism schemes. A New Jersey Republican who went missing from Congress months ago has revealed depression was the reason he was away. NPR's Claudia Grisales reports. Representative Thomas Kaine shared the news on the House floor after a nearly four month hiatus.
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Congressman Kaine says he checked into a hospital for testing and was diagnosed with depression. Kaine said he miscalculated how long he would be away for his recovery.
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It is physical, it is emotional, and until you experience it yourself, it is difficult to fully understand how powerful this illness can be.
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His absence fueled rumors and speculation in a GOP led House that relies on a razor thin majority. Despite his absence, Kaine won the GOP primary earlier this month unopposed. He'll defend his seat in this fall's midterm elections against a Democrat in what is a competitive district in New Jersey. Democrats say his seat is a top target to flip in their pursuit of taking back the majority next year. Claude Rizales, NPR News.
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Aid groups are warning that Venezuela's health care system is at its breaking point after last week's earthquakes damaged, hospitals are overwhelmed and conditions in the disaster zone are worsening. The government death toll has surpassed 1700. With more bodies being found, thousands have been displaced and are living in unsanitary conditions. The UN Is expressing concern about the spread of infectious diseases that are healthcare system already strained by years of underinvestments. Under extreme pressure, many hospitals are damaged and specialist doctors are missing. This is NPR News from Washington. Asian nations hit hard by the Iran war's price shocks are rushing to diversify and strengthen their energy security, potentially undermining their commitments to curb climate change. Countries are exploring nuclear power and promising renewable rollouts while continuing to burn and invest in coal. As experts say, the all of the above approach brought on by the Iran war is slowing efforts to phase out coal power. The union that represents the 250 workers who clean Broadway theaters authorized a strike today. Jeff London reports.
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People who attend Broadway shows are aware of the actors, musicians and even the ushers who hand out playbills. But the cleaners and porters at the 30 theaters, which could be affected by a strike, perform essential duties. Both sides are apart on issues ranging from salaries to health care to pensions, so the members of 32 BJ SEIU, which represents service workers, voted to authorize a strike if negotiations break down. This could close shows from the Lion King to the recent Tony Award winner, Shmigadoon. For NPR News, I'm Jeff London.
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In New York, Denmark's parliament has asked the International Olympic Committee to recognize its territories, Greenland and the Faroe Islands, as independent Olympic teams. Denmark last made the proposal 20 years ago, but is renewing it as President Trump says he wants to acquire Greenland. The IOC recognizes 206 national Olympic bodies and is unlikely to support the request. This is NPR News from Washington.
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