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SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case, Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Kidnapped Journalist and more
CNN 5 Things
Apr 1, 2026
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the Trump administration’s effort to curb birthright citizenship. President Donald Trump says he wants to end the war with Iran, as Gulf allies voice concern about the path forward. A new report shows Americans are still spending despite ongoing economic pessimism. An American journalist in Iraq has been kidnapped. Plus, all systems appear to be a go for tonight’s Artemis II launch.







