THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump DHS Mounts Another Attempt to Limit Birthright Citizenship.
The Department of Homeland Security has introduced a proposal to redefine birthright citizenship, targeting children born to foreign government employees in the U.S.
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…Open
STRIPES (John Vandiver) - Russian reconnaissance plane’s flight triggers stepped-up air defense for Poland | Stars and Stripes
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
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
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
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
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.
HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - BET Removes Articles From Its Site, Obliterating Much Of Its Black Journalism Record
“It’s disheartening to watch years of journalists’ reporting wiped from the internet so easily and without warning,” said HuffPost culture reporter Njera Perkins.
HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - Judge Won't Stop Pentagon From Firing Stars And Stripes Staffers Over CBS Interview
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ruled that the journalists are unlikely to successfully prove that the Pentagon violated their First Amendment free speech rights.
HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - Judge Rules Kyrsten Sinema Can Be Sued Under North Carolina's 'Homewrecker' Law
A judge has ruled that the former U.S. Senator can be sued under North Carolina's homewrecker law over her relationship with a member of her security detail.