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SCOTUS hears birthright citizenship arguments
At issue in the case is whether children born in the United States to people in the country without legal status should receive U.S. citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Justices heard oral arguments today, and we break down what happened.This episode: voting correspondent Miles ... Show More
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Should all babies born in the United States be citizens?
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday in Trump v. Barbara, a case challenging President Trump’s executive order denying citizenship to children born to people without permanent legal immigration status in the United States. We discuss the politics underlying t ... Show More
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The Senate DHS funding deal fell apart. Now what?
There was a glimmer of hope for the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate passed a funding bill early Friday morning. Then the House rejected the deal, and Congress left town. We discuss what comes next and who voters will blame for the standstill.This episode: politic ... Show More
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