"Divided GOP Faces New Hurdles in Birthright Citizenship Battle" In a move that's sparking intense debate within the Republican Party, President Trump is pushing for a new law to restrict birthright citizenship, a contentious issue that's testing the mettle of Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson. The latest development comes after the Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to Trump's previous efforts to limit birthright citizenship via executive action. With Trump's new push, Thune and Johnson must navigate a complex web of GOP divisions, as some lawmakers are hesitant to take on the issue, fearing it could alienate key voting blocs and spark a heated national debate. As the party's leaders struggle to find a path forward, the fate of the proposed law hangs in the balance, raising questions about the future of immigration policy in the United States.
President Trump’s push to pass a new law to restrict birthright citizenship is creating new headaches for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who must navigate GOP divisions over the issue. Trump last week declared that the Supreme Court’s decision knocking down his executive efforts to limit birthright citizenship could...
