The discussion centered on the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, specifically the clause “subject to the jurisdiction thereof,” and its implications for birthright citizenship. John from Falmouth argued that babies born in the U.S. should be citizens regardless of their parents’ legal status, citing historical context and the 14th Amendment’s intent. Matt countered that the amendment’s language and historical context suggest that children of illegal immigrants should not be granted citizenship. The debate included references to Supreme Court decisions, historical debates, and potential legal consequences of changing the current interpretation, such as revoking citizenship for those already granted.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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