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THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump DHS Mounts Another Attempt to Limit Birthright Citizenship. Sat Sep 5 00:31:09 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has introduced a proposal to redefine birthright citizenship, targeting children born to foreign government employees in the U.S.

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to foreign government employees unless at least one parent is a U.S. citizen. Instead, these children could apply for lawful permanent resident status under existing immigration processes. DETAIL: The proposed rule expands the current exemption for children of foreign diplomats to include a broader category of foreign government employees, such as embassy staff, consulate workers, and employees of international organizations with immunity. The rule is based on the administration’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, arguing that these children are “not subject to…Open

STRIPES (John Vandiver) - Russian reconnaissance plane’s flight triggers stepped-up air defense for Poland | Stars and Stripes Sat Sep 5 00:28:11 2026

Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian II-20 flying over the Baltic Sea in the vicinity of the country, and a similar incident happened earlier in the week.

STRIPES (Chad Garland) - Reports emerge of Fort Carson soldiers sleeping in cars amid AC failures | Stars and Stripes Sat Sep 5 00:28:08 2026

Of the base’s dozens of barracks buildings, at least four are affected. Fort Carson is committed to “rectifying all barracks A/C issues.”

STRIPES (Matthew M. Burke) - Under the watchful eye: Harsh realities of drone warfare driven home during Army drills in Germany | Stars and Stripes Sat Sep 5 00:28:04 2026

With 1,900 drones and tactics lifted straight from Ukraine battlefields, an exercise tested whether soldiers could adapt to a battlefield where troops and vehicles that remain exposed or stationary can be struck within minutes.

STRIPES (Julie Masson) - Navy tests new uniforms for women in push to improve sizing and fit | Stars and Stripes Sat Sep 5 00:28:02 2026

The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility recently conducted a prototype uniform fit evaluation in Virginia.

STRIPES (Matthew Adams) - Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure | Stars and Stripes Sat Sep 5 00:27:54 2026

Adam Telle, the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, steps in following Dan Driscoll’s departure amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.