NPR News: 04-01-2026 11PM EDT

President Trump addressed the nation on the Iran conflict, stating that U.S. objectives in Operation Epic Fury are nearing completion. In a 20-minute prime-time speech from the White House, he claimed the U.S. has destroyed Iran's military capabilities and urged patience amid high costs from spiking oil prices. He called on countries receiving oil through the Strait of Hormuz to take action alongside the U.S. Following the speech, oil prices climbed above $105 per barrel, and Asian stock markets lost ground after Wall Street gains.

Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Challenge

A majority of Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism during arguments over President Trump's Day One executive order, which seeks to end automatic citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to parents who are undocumented, on temporary work visas, or visiting. NPR's Carrie Johnson noted the outcome remains uncertain, with a decision expected by the end of the term this summer. The order targets a long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, potentially reshaping immigration policy if upheld.