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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Trump signs new executive orders narrowing birthright citizenship after Supreme Court defeat

President Trump signed two executive orders on August 6 targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, a narrower second attempt after the Supreme Court struck down his broader first order in June. The new orders zero in on specific categories of people the administration says should not receive automatic U.S. citizenship simply because they were born […] The post Trump signs new executive orders narrowing birthright citizenship after Supreme Court defeat appeared first on American Almanac .

What does the 14th Amendment state regarding citizenship?
The 14th Amendment states that "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens."
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What was the distinction made by Justice Brett Kavanaugh in his concurrence regarding the Supreme Court's June ruling?
Justice Kavanaugh rejected the previous order on narrower grounds, finding that federal law, rather than the Constitution, conveys birthright citizenship.
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According to the Migration Policy Institute, how many births per year are estimated to fall into the category of birth tourism?
The Migration Policy Institute estimated that roughly 26,000 births per year fall into the birth tourism category, which represents less than one percent of the approximately 3.5 million total annual U.S. births.
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What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's ruling in June regarding Trump's first broad birthright citizenship order?
The Supreme Court struck down the first, broader order by a 6-3 vote, upholding a broad conception of birthright citizenship rooted in the 14th Amendment.
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How does the second executive order signed on August 6 address birth tourism?
The second order directs the State Department to issue guidance designed to stop "birth tourism," which is the practice of foreign nationals traveling to the United States specifically to give birth and secure citizenship for their children.
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What specific groups does the August 6 executive order target to restrict birthright citizenship?
The order targets children born to adults connected to foreign embassies, members of foreign terrorist organizations, individuals who lobby on behalf of foreign governments, anyone classified as an "alien enemy" of the United States, and parents who "engaged in fraudulent activity to obtain citizenship."
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President Trump signed two executive orders on August 6 targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, a narrower second attempt after the Supreme Court struck down his broader first order in June. The new orders zero in on specific categories of people the administration says should not receive automatic U.S. citizenship simply because they were born on American soil. One order restricts birthright citizenship for children born to adults connected to foreign embassies, members of foreign terrorist organizations, individuals who lobby on behalf of foreign governments, and anyone classified as an "alien enemy" of the United States. It also targets parents who "engaged in fraudulent activity to obtain citizenship." A second order…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate primary — and won't cut ties with Hasan Piker as Jewish voters raise alarms

Michigan's new Democratic Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, refused to distance himself from controversial streamer Hasan Piker in a post-primary interview, even as Jewish constituents say they fear for their safety under his candidacy. El-Sayed, 41, a former Wayne County health director with no prior elected office, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens by fewer than 15,000 votes […] The post Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate primary — and won't cut ties with Hasan Piker as Jewish voters raise alarms appeared first on American Almanac .

Michigan's new Democratic Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, refused to distance himself from controversial streamer Hasan Piker in a post-primary interview, even as Jewish constituents say they fear for their safety under his candidacy. El-Sayed, 41, a former Wayne County health director with no prior elected office, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens by fewer than 15,000 votes out of more than 1.5 million cast in Tuesday night's primary. Polls a week earlier had him leading by double digits. The margin, just under 1 percentage point , surprised both parties and raised immediate questions about whether El-Sayed can hold Michigan for Democrats in November against Republican nominee Mike Rogers, a former congressman, in a race that could determine…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Anthony Michael Hall says John Hughes floated a 'Breakfast Club' sequel in their last conversation

Actor Anthony Michael Hall revealed that the late director John Hughes spent part of their final phone call pitching a sequel to "The Breakfast Club", a film whose original cast recently said they would never revisit without him. Hall, now 58, shared the story during a Wednesday appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show." He said […] The post Anthony Michael Hall says John Hughes floated a 'Breakfast Club' sequel in their last conversation appeared first on American Almanac .

Actor Anthony Michael Hall revealed that the late director John Hughes spent part of their final phone call pitching a sequel to "The Breakfast Club", a film whose original cast recently said they would never revisit without him. Hall, now 58, shared the story during a Wednesday appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show." He said Hughes called him around 1988 with comedian John Candy already on the line, and the three talked for a couple of hours. During the conversation, Hughes laid out a concept for a sequel that would reunite the five original characters as 30-year-olds navigating the workforce. Page Six reported Hall's account of the call, which he described as the last time he spoke with the director. Hughes died in August 2009 at age 59…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Minnie Driver says she's 'grateful to be alive' after car crash on French country road

Actress Minnie Driver disclosed she was injured in a serious car accident in France, crediting her vehicle's safety features as "the reason I'm not dead." Driver, 56, posted a video to Instagram on August 6, 2026, showing herself lying in bed wearing a neck brace. She told followers she had "got into a really bad […] The post Minnie Driver says she's 'grateful to be alive' after car crash on French country road appeared first on American Almanac .

Actress Minnie Driver disclosed she was injured in a serious car accident in France, crediting her vehicle's safety features as "the reason I'm not dead." Driver, 56, posted a video to Instagram on August 6, 2026, showing herself lying in bed wearing a neck brace. She told followers she had "got into a really bad car accident a few days ago" while traveling on a rural road in central France with a friend identified only as Ben. Both survived, though Driver said she suffered a sprained neck and remains "really in shock." The Oscar-nominated actress, recognized for her role as Skylar in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting", described the collision in detail. She said another car failed to stop at an intersection and was traveling at speed,…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Perez Hilton feared death during hospital crisis months before self-harm incident at Miami home

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton spent 21 days fighting sepsis and underwent two surgeries earlier this year, an ordeal he said made him believe he would die, before a Tuesday-night self-harm crisis that sent him back to the hospital. Hilton, 48, whose legal name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., broadcast the incident on a TikTok livestream […] The post Perez Hilton feared death during hospital crisis months before self-harm incident at Miami home appeared first on American Almanac .

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton spent 21 days fighting sepsis and underwent two surgeries earlier this year, an ordeal he said made him believe he would die, before a Tuesday-night self-harm crisis that sent him back to the hospital. Hilton, 48, whose legal name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., broadcast the incident on a TikTok livestream from his Miami home, prompting alarmed viewers to call 911. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office dispatched four squad cars, arriving just after 7 p.m. Deputies used his legal first name over a neighbor's Ring doorbell camera: "Mario, it's the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, please step out of the house." Clips from the livestream appeared to show Hilton covered in blood while holding a knife. He was eventually…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Hannah Dasher says faith cost her big tours after married celebrity's unwanted DM

Country singer Hannah Dasher told a podcast audience she turned down career shortcuts, including offers tied to a famous, married celebrity who messaged her privately, because her Christian faith drew a hard line. Dasher, 40, made the disclosure during a recent appearance on the "Like a Farmer" podcast, where she described receiving a direct message […] The post Hannah Dasher says faith cost her big tours after married celebrity's unwanted DM appeared first on American Almanac .

Country singer Hannah Dasher told a podcast audience she turned down career shortcuts, including offers tied to a famous, married celebrity who messaged her privately, because her Christian faith drew a hard line. Dasher, 40, made the disclosure during a recent appearance on the "Like a Farmer" podcast, where she described receiving a direct message from someone she would only identify as "famous and married." When pressed for details, she declined to name the person or the platform, telling the host she couldn't share the story because of the sender's public profile and marital status. The Savannah, Georgia, native framed the episode as part of a broader pattern: an industry that rewards compromise and punishes conviction. Page Six…Open

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NEWSNATIONNOW (Bennett Haeberle and Zach Kaplan) - Flock cameras spark nationwide safety vs. privacy debate: What to know

Police have been accused of misusing Flock data to access the private information of people not suspected of any crimes.

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