Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz

Trump Limits Birthright Citizenship, Hormuz Deal, Iran War Fallout Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories President Trump announced that he signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship. The orders come after the Supreme Court's recent ruling affirming that the Constitution grants automatic citizenship for virtually all children born in the United States. Trump's first order aims to restrict who is eligible for birthright citizenship, including babies born to members of foreign terrorist groups or employees of foreign governments. The second order aims to deny visas to pregnant foreigners that the administration believes are coming to the U.S. to engage in "birth tourism" to ensure their children obtain citizenship. President Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, on July 31, 2026. Aaron Schwartz/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Aaron Schwartz/AFP via Getty Images 🎧 Authorities have cracked down on businesses that coach travelers on how to hide their pregnancies f...