Trump on birthright; Hormuz; Fauci; Sen. McConnell : NPR
Key Points:
- President Trump signed two executive orders aiming to restrict birthright citizenship, targeting children born to foreign terrorists or diplomats and denying visas to pregnant foreigners suspected of "birth tourism," though legal challenges are expected.
- Iran's parliament is considering an agreement with Oman to restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz for ships linked to the U.S., Israel, and other hostile countries, imposing fees and fines, amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions over the waterway.
- The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a hearing on the COVID-19 response; the Justice Department will decide on potential prosecution.
- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was discharged from a rehabilitation center after over 50 days hospitalized for a fall and pneumonia, ending speculation about his health ahead of his upcoming retirement and the race to succeed him.
- Cambodia became the first Asia-Pacific country to meet the UN's 95-95-95 HIV targets by 2030, thanks to early condom campaigns, free HIV medication programs, and focused efforts on high-risk groups, marking significant progress in HIV diagnosis and treatment.