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Colorado Climber Survives 30-Foot Fall Due to Equipment Failure: Rescuers Share Harrowing Mountain Rescue Details

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Colorado Climber Survives 30-Foot Fall Due to Equipment Failure: Rescuers Share Harrowing Mountain Rescue Details

A climber found himself in a perilous situation after falling 30 feet down a mountainside in Colorado. Fortunately, a dedicated team of firefighters orchestrated a complex high-angle rescue to bring him to safety, according to official reports.

The rescue operation commenced around 2:17 p.m. on Monday when emergency crews were dispatched to North Cheyenne Cañon. The climber was stranded in challenging terrain, perched more than 400 feet above the road, stated the Colorado Springs Fire Department.

Upon arrival, firefighters ascended the steep and rugged landscape to reach the injured man. They quickly administered treatment for his critical injuries as they prepared for the extraction process.

In a bid to safely transport the climber, rescue teams constructed a high-angle rope system. For nearly three hours, specialized teams worked diligently to navigate the climber down the mountainside using a rescue basket, ensuring his safety throughout the descent.

Colorado Springs Fire Department crew lowering injured climber down mountainside

The climber was ultimately located and rescued after several hours of intense and coordinated efforts by the rescue crews on Monday, March 30, 2026, as reported by the Colorado Springs Fire Department.

A drone team provided aerial guidance to help crews find the safest route, while whole blood was staged at the base of the mountain in case it was needed.

view of mountainside split with drone flying near mountainside

A drone team provided crews with aerial guidance to ascend the rugged mountainside using the safest routes. (Colorado Springs Fire Department)

The climber was ultimately airlifted to a local hospital. No updates on the climber’s injuries or his identity were immediately provided.

Firefighters, however, did provide some details about what led to the fall.

Colorado Springs Fire Department crew lowering injured climber down mountainside

The climber suffered critical injuries in the 30-foot fall. Firefighters said he was not wearing a helmet, though did not specify what type of injuries he sustained. (Colorado Springs Fire Department)

“We’ve learned the climber lost his grip while securing himself; the gear failed, and he was not wearing a helmet,” the fire department said.

Officials credited the climber’s partner with “saving crucial time” by calling 911 and helping guide rescuers directly to the injured climber’s location.

Authorities urged climbers to wear proper safety equipment, carry a charged phone and “never hike or climb alone.”

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Shocking Testimony: Dr. Gerhardt Konig’s Son Admits to Hawaii Murder Conspiracy Against Sister

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Shocking Testimony: Dr. Gerhardt Konig’s Son Admits to Hawaii Murder Conspiracy Against Sister

The son of a doctor from Hawaii recently took the stand to testify against his father, alleging that the latter admitted to attempting to murder his stepmother.

Gerhardt Konig, an anesthesiologist, faces charges of second-degree attempted murder. He is accused of attacking his wife, Arielle Konig, with a rock on the Pali Puka Trail in Oahu on March 24, 2025. Konig has entered a plea of not guilty.

On Tuesday, Emile Konig, Gerhardt’s son, recounted to the court a phone call he received just moments after the purported incident, during which his father allegedly confessed to the crime.

Prosecutor Joel Garner asked Emile, “Can you recall what the defendant said to you during that call, as precisely as possible?”

Emile responded, “He mentioned he wouldn’t be returning to Maui and instructed me to take care of the younger children. He also said Ari, my stepmother, had been unfaithful to him and that he tried to kill her.”

Prosecutors allege Dr. Konig first tried pushing his wife Arielle off a Hawaiian cliffside, and attempted injecting her with a syringe, before repeatedly smashing her head with a jagged rock.

“I asked what was on his shirt, ’cause it looked like I saw splatters of something on his shirt, and he said, oh it’s just her, meaning Ari’s, blood,” Emile Konig testified.

A pair of hikers say they found the couple- with Arielle covered in blood.

An hour later – Emile received another video call from his father- who in court Emile only referred to as “the defendant.”

“He asked me if I had told anybody and I said yes and I told him who I had told, and then – he said that he was just gonna jump and said that a couple times,” Emile Konig said.

He said the second call ended with his father saying: “I’m gonna go before the police catch me.”

Dr. Konig’s defense team says Arielle attacked him first after he confronted her about an emotional affair- and they say he hit her with the rock in self-defense.

During Emile’s cross examination, they pointed out there were some parts of the calls that he couldn’t remember.

Prosecutor Joel Garner then asked: “is there any doubt in your mind about the defendant telling you he tried to kill Ariel?”

Emile Konig responded: “no.”

The big question now is whether Dr. Konig will take the stand in his own defense.

ABC News contributed to this report.

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Becky G’s Relationship Status with Sebastian Lletget Following Cheating Controversy

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Becky G’s Relationship Status with Sebastian Lletget Following Cheating Controversy

Sebastian Lletget continues to be the inspiration behind Becky G‘s shower songs.

Following allegations of infidelity three years ago, the professional soccer player publicly apologized, and Becky G has now opened up about how they managed to maintain their relationship.

During a conversation with Alex Cooper on the April 1 episode of Call Her Daddy, Becky—whose full name is Rebbeca Marie Gomez—explained, “I think I had to step back from the relationship. It wasn’t just about protecting myself, even though I was deeply hurt and shattered in many ways. It was more about distancing myself from any expectations others had of me.”

She emphasized the importance of what she termed a “conscious uncoupling” to re-establish a “new baseline” of trust. Becky shared that while beginning anew with Sebastian, now 33, was emotionally challenging, it was ultimately fulfilling.

“The thought of ‘It’ll never be the same again’ was somehow thrilling,” she noted. “It was like discovering something new. I’m not the same person I was at 19 when we first met, and you’re not the same as you were at 23. We’ve gained this wisdom through our experiences.”

Lawsuit Alleges Trump and Bondi Unlawfully Dismissed Additional FBI Agents Linked to Jack Smith

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Lawsuit Alleges Trump and Bondi Unlawfully Dismissed Additional FBI Agents Linked to Jack Smith

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media, Friday, June 27, 2025, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, as President Trump looks on. (AP Photo/Manuel Ceneta).

Legal challenges continue to mount as additional FBI agents have been dismissed for probing into President Donald Trump and relaying their findings to former special counsel Jack Smith.

A would-be class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia claims that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel infringed upon the First and Fifth Amendment rights. The suit alleges they “summarily” terminated Jamie Garman, Blaire Toleman, Michelle Ball, and others in a deliberate act of “retribution” linked to their involvement in the Arctic Frost investigation of the January 6 events.

The plaintiffs argue that Trump, Bondi, and Patel have been “infuriated” by Smith’s prosecutions, and having failed to win the cases based on “merits,” have resorted to making “groundless allegations of misconduct” against the investigators involved.

The complaint asserts, “Over the past five years, Defendants Patel and Bondi were personally involved, either as fact witnesses or as attorneys for opposing parties, in investigations led by the FBI’s career staff. Now, with their presidential appointments to top federal law enforcement roles, they are exploiting their positions to claim triumphs they couldn’t achieve on legal grounds. Their stated mission is one of retribution.”

The lawsuit contends that the agents were unlawfully dismissed in October and November and subsequently defamed as “corrupt,” weaponized, and biased, simply for effectively executing their duties in investigating a former president.

“The firings were timed to drive headlines and curry favor with political supporters. For Plaintiffs Jamie Garman, Blaire Toleman, and Michelle Ball, and for many members of the proposed class, the first time their names entered the public consciousness was when a senior government official falsely accused them on television or social media of being corrupt, biased, or unethical for doing the lawful work that they were assigned,” the lawsuit added. “The proposed class members’ true legacy of service—disrupting terrorist plots, gang violence, and grift; for decades; without fear or favor; at great sacrifice to themselves and their families—will never make it onto the internet.”

In a statement, the three named plaintiffs said they “stand by the work we did.”

“Serving the American people as FBI agents was the highest honor of our lives. We took an oath to uphold the Constitution, followed the facts wherever they led, and never compromised our integrity,” they said. “Our removal from federal service — without due process and based on a false perception of political bias — is a profound injustice that raises serious concerns about political interference in federal law enforcement. We bring this lawsuit to protect the rule of law and to allow our former colleagues to do their jobs without fear of retaliation.”

It’s far from the only fired federal agent lawsuit that the DOJ has to contend with.

Just two weeks ago, other fired FBI agents part of Arctic Frost sued Patel and Bondi, likewise claiming the ousters were unconstitutional and “improper acts of political retribution.”

There, as here, it was alleged that the firings were carried out suddenly and without any notice, and worsened by Patel’s allegedly “defamatory speech.”

Polk County Confirms Second Rabies Case in Just Two Weeks

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Polk County Confirms Second Rabies Case in Just Two Weeks


LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA)— Polk County has confirmed a second rabies case, occurring just under two weeks after the initial incident.

A resident reported that on March 25, he witnessed one of his three dogs interacting with a bat inside his home.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office stated that the bat, identified as a Brazilian free-tailed species, was retrieved by PCSO Animal Control and sent to the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories for rabies testing.

On Tuesday, Animal Control received confirmation that the bat was indeed rabid.

Sheriff Grady Judd emphasized the necessity of rabies vaccinations for pets and urged caution around wildlife. He advised, “Maintain a safe distance from wild animals, especially if they seem distressed, angry, or aggressive. If there’s any contact between you or your pets and a potentially rabid animal, contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control right away.”

All three dogs are vaccinated and are under quarantine at this time, deputies said.

The first reported case of rabies was on March 22 in Lake Wales after a resident found their dog standing over a bat in the yard.

“Rabies is a deadly disease, and we urge everyone to stay alert and avoid contact with stray or wild animals acting strangely,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. “If you see something suspicious, call us, don’t take chances with your health.”

Deputies ask residents not to approach any animal that is acting unusually or suspiciously. If residents believe their pet has been exposed, contact the PSCO Animal Control Section at 863-577-1762.

Breaking News: Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz to Adversaries—Get the Latest Updates

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Breaking News: Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz to Adversaries—Get the Latest Updates


UAE petrol prices jump 30% in response to Iran war

In a significant shift, fuel prices in the UAE have surged by more than 30% today, with diesel experiencing a dramatic 72% rise. This comes as the Middle East conflict enters its second month.

The latest pricing adjustments announced by the UAE’s fuel price committee reveal that petrol prices have climbed between 31% and 33% for April. The premium fuel is now priced at 3.39 AED ($0.92) per litre. Meanwhile, diesel, which is essential for transportation vehicles like trucks and buses, has increased to 4.69 AED ($1.28) per litre.

Across the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has been launching daily drone and missile attacks against the UAE, a prominent oil producer, since February 28.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for around 20% of the world’s oil supply originating from the Gulf, has been largely restricted due to the Iranian threat, resulting in a sharp spike in oil prices globally.

The trend of rising fuel prices isn’t limited to the UAE. Throughout the Gulf region, similar increases are being observed. In Kuwait, another key OPEC member, high-grade petrol prices have risen by 12.5% for April. Qatar has also seen a 7.9% increase in the cost of standard gasoline.

Ciara Miller’s Heartbreak: Feeling Betrayed by Amanda and West After Rekindling Romance

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Ciara Miller’s Heartbreak: Feeling Betrayed by Amanda and West After Rekindling Romance

Ciara Miller is reportedly dealing with feelings of heartbreak and betrayal following the revelation of Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s romantic involvement. This news comes as a particular shock to Ciara, who allegedly had rekindled her own relationship with West not long ago.

Summer House's Ciara Miller is "Heartbroken" About Amanda and West, Feels "Betrayed" After Recently Rekindling Things With West as Insider Signals "Full-Blown Relationship" and Reveals Kyle is "Pissed," Plus Mia Unfollows and Supports Ciara

Credit: Bravo

The stars of Summer House issued a joint statement on Tuesday, confirming their budding romance after weeks of speculation. This announcement prompted insiders to reveal how Ciara, 30, and Amanda’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, 43, are reacting to the news. Additionally, co-star Mia Calabrese, 34, unfollowed the new couple on social media, signaling her support for Ciara.

“Ciara is heartbroken by this,” an insider shared with Us Weekly on March 31. “She and Amanda were very close, and this situation has left her feeling more betrayed than ever by both of them.”

The report suggests that Ciara’s sense of betrayal is particularly intense because she and West, 31, had recently been exploring the possibility of rekindling their relationship.

According to the report, the betrayal felt “deeper” to Ciara because she and West, 31, were “casually seeing each other and seeing if things would work out again recently.”

“Ciara cut off both Amanda and West after finding out,” a second source shared. “She’s furious at West but even more hurt by Amanda. ‘Disappointed’ doesn’t even cover it. This is so much more to Ciara than just breaking girl code.”

As Summer House fans may have seen, Amanda, 34, and West posted their statement on their Instagram Stories.

“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” the statement read. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

“We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected,” they continued. “Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

While Amanda and West insisted that they “never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless,” an insider revealed to Page Six that their romance is “not just a hookup.”

The outlet also said that the couple’s castmates, including Ciara and Kyle, are “pissed” and “disappointed.”

TMZ is also adding that Kyle was completely blindsided by all of this. After rumors started swirling about the romance weeks ago, Kyle reportedly asked Amanda and West about it multiple times, and they kept denying it up until this weekend.

Sources say while most of the public’s sympathy has gone to Ciara, Kyle also feels hurt by it all after spending 10 years with Amanda.

Although many have been silent in the hours since Amanda and West’s statement went live, Mia unfollowed them on Instagram and showed support for Ciara on her Instagram Story by sharing a throwback post from Ciara’s past photoshoot with Victoria’s Secret.

Summer House Mia Calabrese Unfollows West and Amanda After Relationship Reveal

Summer House season 10 airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.

Arsenio Hall’s Age and Net Worth Unveiled: Discover the TV Icon’s Success Story!

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Arsenio Hall’s Age and Net Worth Unveiled: Discover the TV Icon’s Success Story!

For anyone who came of age in the late ’80s and early ’90s, The Arsenio Hall Show was much more than a TV program—it was an experience. It captivated a diverse audience by breaking away from the norm, inviting viewers from all backgrounds to join in the fun. Who could forget the iconic “Woof, woof, woof” chant and the infectious energy of fist-pumping along with Arsenio? During its prime, the show was a formidable contender in the ratings battle, often surpassing even the legendary The Tonight Show, hosted by Johnny Carson and later Jay Leno, in major U.S. markets.

Fast forward to the present, and Arsenio Hall, the charismatic host who graced our living rooms from 1989 to 1994, has penned Arsenio: A Memoir. In this personal tale, he reflects on the cultural impact of his late-night show and his journey through the entertainment world. But before we delve into the pages of his memoir, let’s uncover some lesser-known facts about Arsenio Hall, including his early life and current achievements.

Born on February 12, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, Arsenio was raised by his parents, Annie and Fred Hall. His upbringing was steeped in discipline and faith, thanks to his father’s role as a Baptist minister. Initially, Arsenio’s flair for entertaining wasn’t in comedy but in magic. With no siblings, he often invited friends over to marvel at his magic tricks, or he would perform at school, honing his skills at various events such as bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, and weddings.

Hall’s age and net worth

Hall was born on Feb. 12, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Annie and Fred Hall. 

He grew up in a household shaped by discipline and faith. His father was a Baptist minister, and young Arsenio first entertained audiences not as a comedian but as a magician. He did not have any siblings, so he invited friends over to his house to watch his magic tricks or perform for them at school. He then started performing at bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, and weddings.

But when a fire at his grandmother’s house destroyed most of his magic art, he pushed into a different path: comedy. And it’s comedy that led him to television–where he would eventually become a defining voice of late-night culture.

Hall had achieved something rare with The Arsenio Hall Show as it didn’t just entertain–it shifted the tone of late-night television. It welcomed hip-hop artists, younger audiences, and a broader cultural perspective that has been largely absent from the mainstream talk shows of today. That success translated not only into fame but into financial stability that would support Hall long term. Today, he has an estimated net worth between $14 and $20 million.

Hall recalls several ups and downs throughout his career

In his memoir, Hall reflects on his childhood and his early comedy days and details certain things that went on behind-the-scenes of his late night show and what led to his decision to walk away at the height of its success in 1994.

He also shares his thoughts on several of the interviews he had with some of the biggest names in TV, sports, music, and even politics, including Eddie Murphy, Magic Johnson, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Prince, Madonna, Tupac Shakur, LL Cool J, and Bill Clinton.

Hall writes about ambition, identity, and the cost of chasing success in an industry that constantly evolves. There is humor, of course, but also honesty about the complexities of fame and the importance of staying grounded, and how achieving financial stability doesn’t automatically bring fulfillment.

NASA’s Artemis Mission: Historic Return to the Moon Set to Launch

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NASA’s Artemis Mission: Historic Return to the Moon Set to Launch


Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Good morning, and welcome to RedState’s “Morning Minute.” Here, we provide a concise roundup of the stories making waves today and offer a preview of what’s coming. Think of it as your go-to source for news to jumpstart your day.

What’s Heating Up at RedState

TOP O’ THE MORNIN’

The French Straw That Broke NATO’s Back

Trump Hints at the Conclusion of ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ Critiques Journalist Alarmism Over Iranian Threats

There is no point in being in such a one-sided alliance. America pays for the lion’s share of NATO’s defense spending, all while European nations refuse to reciprocate in any real way. We don’t need France’s support if Mexico decides to invade Texas, but France needs us if Russia marches through Ukraine and into the rest of Eastern Europe. 

Trump Signals When ‘Operation Epic Fury’ May End, Owns Journalist Fearmongering About Iran Threats

Despite the definitive reports of the damage done to Iran’s infrastructure and defense on Tuesday morning from SecWar Pete Hegseth, and from the president at this EO signing, Reuters journalist Jeff Mason needed to massage the legacy media narrative that Iran was still dangerous and could mount an aggressive counterattack any time they felt like it.

Busted! SFPD and CHP Box in Huge Biker Mob Trying to Take Over Bay Bridge, Dozens Arrested

Next time your local law enforcement tells you “there’s nothing we can do,” tell them that these two agencies just proved them wrong.

Trending Across Townhall Media

Canada’s ‘Buyback’ Deadline Is Here, and Most Banned Guns Haven’t Been Handed Over

Even if the country’s High Court upholds the Liberals’ gun confiscation plan, I don’t think its going to work out well. 

Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Not the Idiot You Think She Is

KBJ reasons back from her goals, because that is exactly how Critical Theory teachers her how to reason.





Europe Needs to Hear This Harsh Truth

So Trump’s message to Europe, more implied than explicit for once, is this: If you need the Strait of Hormuz opened, come and open it yourself. There’s also the implication, as Konrad noted, that if we do someday soon control Hormuz, maybe we’ll charge Europeans a toll to keep it open.

Dems Are Eating It Over Opposing This Trump Tax Break

The Trump tax cuts during his first presidency were criticized by congressional Democrats, but they ended up liking most of those. It’s almost as if the GOP has better tax policy, and this case was no exception.

Eric Swalwell in 2023: Don’t Take His Word He Did Nothing Wrong With a Chinese Spy, Trust the FBI (WATCH)

We’re going to need to see those files, Eric. The FBI can be trusted. You said so yourself.

WHAT’S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill…

Critters are still out on break, of course. It’s official, though — King Charles will be addressing a Joint Session of Congress on April 28. 

White House What’s Up

Another busy day (as are they all) for President Trump:

  • 8:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time — The White House
  • 10:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments — Supreme Court of the United States ‼️
  • 12:30 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in an Easter Lunch — East Room
  • 3:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office
  • 9:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT delivers an Address to the Nation — The White House

Keeping Up With the Cabinet





Sec. Education – Linda McMahon — McMahon continues to champion the Education Freedom Tax Credit. 

Full Court Press…

My goodness, was Tuesday a busy day at the courts — we had multiple decisions of note, including:

  • ↔️ In DOE v. DHS (CBP One App), Judge Allison Burroughs (Massachusetts) partially GRANTS plaintiffs’ motion for class certification and for summary judgment; partially GRANTS admin’s motion to dismiss (Counts 4-6).
  • ✅ In Friends of the Everglades Inc. v. Noem (Alligator Alcatraz), 11th Circuit Court of Appeals DENIES plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration of previously entered stay.
  • ↔️ In President and Fellows of Harvard College v. United States Department of Homeland Security (revocation of student exchange visitor program), Judge Allison Burroughs (Massachusetts) DENIES admin’s motion to dismiss as moot and stays case pending appeal.
  • ❌ In NPR v. Trump/PBS v. Trump (termination of funding), Judge Randolph Moss (D.C.) partially GRANTS plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment; GRANTS plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction.
  • ✅ In Widakuswara v. Lake/Abramowitz v. Lake (reduction of federal bureaucracy/VOA/USAGM), D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals GRANTS admin’s motion for stay pending appeal.
  • ↔️ In AFL-CIO v. Dept. of Labor (disclosure of personal financial records to DOGE), Judge John Bates (D.C.) DENIES parties’ cross motions for summary judgment on APA claims; GRANTS admin’s motion to dismiss on ultra vires claims.
  • ❌ In National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S. v. National Park Service (construction of WH ballroom), Judge Richard Leon (D.C.) GRANTS plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction.
  • ❌ In U.S. v. Colorado (sanctuary laws), Judge Gordon Gallagher (Colorado) GRANTS defendants’ motion to dismiss.





(To be clear, the three ↔️ cases lean more toward ❌ — they just included some small wins for the administration as well.) 

Supreme Court Showdown: Trump Challenges Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case

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Supreme Court Showdown: Trump Challenges Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case


The U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a pivotal case this term, focusing on an executive order by President Donald Trump regarding birthright citizenship. This order asserts that children born in the United States to parents who are either in the country illegally or temporarily should not be granted American citizenship. On Wednesday, Trump was present at the court to listen to the proceedings.

The justices will review Trump’s challenge to a ruling from a New Hampshire lower court, which nullified the citizenship restrictions. This ruling is one among several that have prevented the enforcement of the order nationwide.

A final decision from the Supreme Court is anticipated by early summer.

Notably, Trump is making history as the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court.

As Trump’s motorcade journeyed along Constitution and Independence Avenues, passing landmarks such as the Washington Monument and the National Mall, onlookers gathered along the sidewalks to witness the event.

The case frames another test of Trump’s assertions of executive power that defy long-standing precedent for a court that has largely ruled in the president’s favor — but with some notable exceptions that Trump has responded to with starkly personal criticisms of the justices.

The birthright citizenship order, which Trump signed the first day of his second term, is part of his Republican administration’s broad immigration crackdown.

Birthright citizenship is the first Trump immigration-related policy to reach the court for a final ruling. The justices previously struck down global tariffs Trump had imposed under an emergency powers law that had never been used that way.

Trump reacted furiously to the late February tariffs decision, saying he was ashamed of the justices who ruled against him and calling them unpatriotic.

He issued a preemptive broadside against the court on Sunday on his Truth Social platform. “Birthright Citizenship is not about rich people from China, and the rest of the World, who want their children, and hundreds of thousands more, FOR PAY, to ridiculously become citizens of the United States of America. It is about the BABIES OF SLAVES!,” the president wrote. “Dumb Judges and Justices will not a great Country make!”

Trump’s order would upend the long-standing view that the Constitution’s 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, and federal law since 1940 confer citizenship on everyone born on American soil, with narrow exceptions for the children of foreign diplomats and those born to a foreign occupying force.

The 14th Amendment was intended to ensure that Black people, including former slaves, had citizenship, though the Citizenship Clause is written more broadly. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” it reads.

In a series of decisions, lower courts have struck down the executive order as illegal, or likely so, under the Constitution and federal law. The decisions have invoked the high court’s 1898 ruling in Wong Kim Ark, which held that the U.S.-born child of Chinese nationals was a citizen.

The Trump administration argues that the common view of citizenship is wrong, asserting that children of noncitizens are not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States and therefore are not entitled to citizenship.

The court should use the case to set straight “long-enduring misconceptions about the Constitution’s meaning,” Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrote.

No court has accepted that argument, and lawyers for pregnant women whose children would be affected by the order said the Supreme Court should not be the first to do so.

“We have the president of the United States trying to radically reinterpret the definition of American citizenship,” said Cecillia Wang, the American Civil Liberties Union legal director who is facing off against Sauer at the Supreme Court.

More than one-quarter of a million babies born in the U.S. each year would be affected by the executive order, according to research by the Migration Policy Institute and Pennsylvania State University’s Population Research Institute.

While Trump has largely focused on illegal immigration in his rhetoric and actions, the birthright restrictions also would apply to people who are legally in the United States, including students and applicants for green cards, or permanent resident status.

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