The Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds, rejecting efforts to restrict automatic citizenship for children born in the United States [NPR]. The ruling provides clarity on a contentious issue that has been central to immigration debates.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are intensifying on multiple fronts. Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Qatar to discuss potential cease-fire negotiations with Iran [UPI], signaling continued back-channel diplomatic activity. Before a NATO summit, Trump's proposed arms sale to Turkey has raised questions among lawmakers [Fox News].

On Capitol Hill, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) is expected to address his prolonged absence from the House floor today, revealing he struggled with depression [NYT Politics]. The announcement comes after months of mysterious absence from congressional duties.

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela continues to worsen. Death toll from devastating earthquakes has surpassed 1,700, with NASA satellite mapping revealing extensive devastation across the region [UPI]. Grave concern persists for dozens deported from the U.S. to Venezuela just hours before the earthquakes struck, with rescue windows rapidly closing [Al Jazeera].

Elsewhere, Colorado's 2026 primary results are in [NPR], and a critical deadline looms on North American free trade negotiations that could reshape regional commerce [BBC World]. In Senegal, lawmakers are moving to curtail presidential powers amid escalating political tensions [BBC World].

NPR also issued a retraction of a Justice Samuel Alito story [NPR].