NPR News: 04-01-2026 4PM EDT

This NPR News Now broadcast from April 1, 2026, surveys key developments including Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship amid protests and President Trump's personal attendance, his planned address on shifting goals in the Iran War, NASA's Artemis 2 crew advancing toward a historic moon-orbit launch, Republican leaders' push to fund the weeks-shuttered Department of Homeland Security, gains in U.S. stocks, and the opening of trout fishing season in New York's Catskills.

Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship Challenge

Protests unfolded outside the U.S. Supreme Court as it heard arguments on whether every baby born in the U.S. automatically gains citizenship. President Trump attended part of the proceedings in person—a rare move—and backs an executive order challenging birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The ACLU argues the order violates the Constitution. NPR's Domenico Montanaro reported that a majority of justices appeared skeptical of the Trump administration's position. He noted particularly tough questioning from D. John Sauer, the administration's representative, and said he'll watch specific justices closely for their interpretations on core issues. Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern with further comments.