Trump’s Dubious Claim that Birthright Citizenship Could Still Be Overturned with Legislation

After the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, the president called on Congress to end it through legislation, saying a “long and unwieldy” constitutional amendment was not necessary. But constitutional and immigration law experts disagree.

These experts say the majority opinion from the Supreme Court — which interpreted the 14th Amendment as providing citizenship to anyone born in the country, with very limited exceptions — indicated that a constitutional amendment would be needed.

Shortly after the Supreme Court’s ruling on June 30, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our Country, but we can easily make it up in Congress through Legislation, with the support of the President, that has now been determined during this process. No long and unwieldy Constitutional Amendment is necessary! Congress should start TODAY to work on ending expensive and unfair to our Country, Birthright Citizenship. They will have my Complete and Total Support!”

Trump’s Unsupported Claims About Reflecting Pool Vandalism

President Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed vandals for damaging the new blue lining of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is now peeling, as well as for algae in the water. But the administration has not provided evidence to back up the president’s claims. Experts say the pool’s ills have a variety of plausible explanations that do not involve intentional harm.

Installing linings on pools and making sure they properly adhere is challenging, experts in pools and waterproof coatings have told news outlets, and improper surface prep or water intrusion can cause peeling, they said. Meanwhile, algae would be expected in a shallow, still, unshaded pool fed by nutrient-rich water that had been painted dark blue, Steven Chapra, a water quality modeler and professor emeritus at Tufts University, told us.

Despite these competing explanations, Trump has repeatedly asserted that vandals are to blame. “You know, we have 100- … I think 290-, 300-foot slit right through it,” Trump said at a June 22 press event, after news reports surfaced of blue pieces of the pool’s lining separating from the bottom. “Probably a box cutter or a knife of some kind.”

Maya Joint Stuns Serena Williams in Wimbledon Classic, Ending Tennis Icon’s Long-Awaited Singles Comeback

The 20-year-old Australian survives a three-set Centre Court thriller to defeat the 23-time Grand Slam champion, spoiling Serena Williams' first Wimbledon singles appearance in nearly four years.

LONDON | One of the most memorable nights of this year's Wimbledon Championships belonged not to the sport's most decorated champion, but to one of its brightest young stars.

Australia's Maya Joint produced the biggest victory of her career by defeating Serena Williams 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in a dramatic first-round battle on Centre Court, ending the legendary American's highly anticipated return to Grand Slam singles competition.

The victory instantly becomes the signature moment of Joint's young career, while Williams' emotional comeback reminded the tennis world why she remains one of the sport's most influential and celebrated figures.

Williams, making her first Grand Slam singles appearance in 1,397 days since the 2022 US Open, showed flashes of the championship form that produced 23 Grand Slam singles titles and seven Wimbledon crowns. But despite pushing the match into a deciding set and briefly taking control, she ultimately could not overcome the fearless Australian.

Nestory Irankunda's World Cup Breakout Unites Australia: Burundian Community Celebrates Socceroos Star Ahead of Egypt Showdown

Australia's rising winger has become a symbol of hope, diversity, and football excellence as his FIFA World Cup 2026™ performances inspire a community from Adelaide to Burundi.

DALLAS | Every FIFA World Cup creates unforgettable heroes, but few stories have resonated across continents quite like the emergence of Nestory Irankunda.

The 20-year-old Socceroos winger has evolved from one of Australia's brightest young prospects into an international sensation after scoring on his FIFA World Cup finals debut against Türkiye, helping launch Australia's successful campaign and igniting celebrations that stretched far beyond the stadium.

For Australia's Burundian community, Irankunda's historic goal represented much more than a place on the scoresheet—it became a defining cultural moment that united generations of refugees, immigrants, and football supporters.

A Goal That Echoed Across Communities

When Irankunda found the net during Australia's opening World Cup victory in Vancouver on June 14, celebrations erupted inside homes throughout Adelaide.

Among those celebrating was Joel Hakizimana, president of Burundi FC and a longtime family friend.

Auburn Promotes Caroline Becker to Assistant Coach, Strengthening Tigers' Pursuit of SEC and National Equestrian Titles

Former national champion rider and successful IHSA coach returns to the Tigers' sidelines as Jessica Braswell elevates Auburn alum to key leadership role.

AUBURN, Ala. | Auburn's championship tradition in equestrian received another boost Wednesday as head coach Jessica Braswell announced the promotion of former Tiger standout Caroline Becker to assistant coach, adding one of the program's own to a staff intent on competing for Southeastern Conference and national championships.

Becker, a 2017 Auburn graduate and member of the Tigers' 2016 SEC and National Championship team, moves into the full-time coaching position after four successful seasons leading Auburn's Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) program. She will oversee the program's Jumping Seat discipline while taking on additional responsibilities throughout the nationally recognized program.

The move reinforces Auburn's commitment to developing talent from within while preserving the championship culture that has made the Tigers one of collegiate equestrian's premier programs.

Ole Miss Lands Arizona Standout Jenna Sniffen, Giving Rebels Another Major Transfer Portal Victory

All-Big 12 infielder Jenna Sniffen brings proven power, defensive consistency, and postseason experience to Jamie Trachsel's rapidly reloaded Ole Miss softball roster.

OXFORD, Miss. | Ole Miss softball continues to build one of the nation's most intriguing transfer classes, adding another proven Power Four talent as head coach Jamie Trachsel announced the signing of former Arizona standout Jenna Sniffen.

The versatile third baseman arrives in Oxford after two productive seasons with the Wildcats and will have two years of NCAA eligibility remaining, giving the Rebels another experienced cornerstone as they prepare for the 2027 campaign.

Already recognized as one of the Big 12's premier infielders, Sniffen brings postseason experience, offensive consistency, and elite defensive skills to an Ole Miss program intent on climbing the SEC standings.

Ole Miss Bolsters Pitching Staff with Southern Illinois Transfer Hailey Lucas for 2027 Softball Season

After a standout freshman campaign, Hailey Lucas brings a 2.53 ERA, 94 strikeouts, and three years of eligibility to Jamie Trachsel's rapidly reloaded Rebels roster.

OXFORD, Miss. | Ole Miss softball continues to reshape its roster for another run at SEC contention, adding one of the Missouri Valley Conference's most promising young pitchers.

Head coach Jamie Trachsel announced the signing of Hailey Lucas, a standout transfer from Southern Illinois, giving the Rebels another proven arm with three seasons of NCAA eligibility remaining.

Lucas arrives in Oxford after an impressive freshman season in which she emerged as the Salukis' ace, immediately establishing herself as one of the conference's top young pitchers.

Freshman Season Showcased Elite Potential

Lucas wasted little time making an impact during her first collegiate season.

The Palatine, Illinois, native led Southern Illinois with 116.0 innings pitched, finishing the year with:

• 9-7 overall record
• 2.53 ERA
• 94 strikeouts
• Only 28 walks
• Eight complete games

Her durability and command helped anchor a Southern Illinois pitching staff that finished with a 2.91 team ERA, while her 116 innings ranked 11th in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Those numbers immediately positioned Lucas among the conference's most reliable young pitchers and made her one of the most coveted arms in the NCAA transfer portal.

Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

In a 6-3 decision, the nation's highest court ruled that Idaho and West Virginia laws limiting women's sports participation based on biological sex are constitutional, a landmark decision expected to shape athletics, education, and civil rights policy nationwide.

WASHINGTON, D.C. | The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling Tuesday, upholding state laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports, a decision expected to reshape the legal landscape for school athletics across the country.

In a 6-3 ruling, the Court determined that federal law permits schools to separate athletic teams based on biological sex, rejecting arguments that the state laws violate constitutional protections for transgender students.

The decision represents one of the Court's most consequential rulings involving transgender rights and education, reinforcing state authority to regulate participation in female athletic competition while intensifying the national debate over fairness, inclusion, and civil rights.

Opinion | Checks and Balances Exist for a Reason: Why Congress Must Reclaim Its Constitutional Role

America's constitutional framework was designed to prevent the concentration of power in any one branch of government. As partisan gridlock grows, critics argue that Congress is surrendering responsibilities the Founders intended it to exercise.

The United States was never intended to be governed by a single individual, regardless of political party. The Constitution established three co-equal branches of government—the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches—to ensure that no person or institution could accumulate unchecked authority.

That principle, known as the system of checks and balances, has long been considered one of the defining strengths of American democracy.

Yet many Americans increasingly question whether that constitutional design is functioning as intended.

Congress, vested with the power to legislate, appropriate federal spending, declare war, and oversee the Executive Branch, often appears reluctant to fully exercise its constitutional responsibilities. Critics across the political spectrum argue that lawmakers have gradually ceded significant authority to presidents of both parties through executive orders, emergency declarations, and broad delegations of power.

Whether one supports a Republican or Democratic administration, the underlying constitutional question remains the same: Should any president wield expansive authority when Congress was specifically created to serve as a co-equal check on executive power?

The Framers anticipated this very concern. They intentionally divided governmental authority because they understood that concentrated power, regardless of who held it, could threaten liberty.

The debate extends beyond Congress.

U.S. Diagnostics Drive Medical Innovation, Earlier Disease Detection, and National Health Security

From cancer screening and precision medicine to pandemic preparedness, diagnostic technologies remain the unseen backbone of modern healthcare, supporting patient outcomes, economic growth, and America's global leadership in medical innovation.

For millions of Americans, a diagnosis marks the beginning of treatment—but long before physicians prescribe medication or perform surgery, diagnostic testing has already shaped the path forward.

Health experts increasingly describe diagnostics as the invisible foundation of modern medicine. From routine laboratory blood work to advanced genetic and molecular testing, diagnostic technologies provide the clinical information physicians rely on to diagnose disease, monitor progression, personalize treatments, and improve patient outcomes.

The importance of diagnostics is reflected in decades of medical progress. Cancer survival rates, for example, have improved dramatically over the past half-century. While advances in screening programs, public health initiatives, targeted therapies, and improved clinical care have all contributed, healthcare specialists note that earlier and more accurate diagnostic testing has played a central role in identifying cancers at earlier stages, when treatment is most effective.

The impact extends far beyond oncology.

Today's diagnostic technologies assist physicians in detecting and managing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, hepatitis, autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, infectious diseases, and thousands of rare genetic disorders. As precision medicine continues to expand, diagnostics increasingly determine not only whether a patient has a disease but also which therapy is most likely to produce the best outcome.

RTJ Highlands Finale Crowns Flight Champions as Veterans Golf Association Concludes Dothan Weekend

Veteran Golf Association Members Battle Alabama Heat to Finish Strong at RTJ Highlands; Flight Champions Crowned Across Multiple Divisions

DOTHAN, Ala. | The final round of the Veteran Golf Association (VGA) South Region tournament at RTJ at The Highlands delivered another day of competitive golf as players battled soaring temperatures on the Marshwood-to-Magnolia course Sunday.

Despite the sweltering Alabama heat, 44 VGA members gathered before teeing off for one final group photo with Dothan's iconic Peanut statue, highlighting the camaraderie that has become synonymous with the Veteran Golf Association's mission of bringing veterans, military families, and supporters together through the game of golf.

As temperatures climbed throughout the afternoon, golfers navigated demanding course conditions while competing for flight championships across multiple divisions. The event concluded another successful weekend of competition at Alabama's renowned Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail facility.

Among the day's standout performances, Vernon Kwiatkowski (USAF) of Navarre, Florida, captured the Veteran B Flight with an impressive 80, while Ben Salter (USAF) of Evergreen, Alabama, claimed the Veteran C Flight title with an 85.

The No Handicap Flight was won by George Enslow (USAF) of Tallahassee, Florida, who carded a 105, while Ross Morrison (USA) of Enterprise, Alabama, led the Senior divisions by winning Senior A with a score of 79.