Trump: War To End Within 2-3 Weeks; Birthright Citizenship Hearing

Key takeaways

President Trump projects that the US may conclude military operations in Iran within two to three weeks.
Market optimism soared after the potential timeline for war resolution was announced, leading to a drop in oil prices and a rally in stock markets.
The Supreme Court is evaluating a critical case that could redefine birthright citizenship in the US, challenging established legal interpretations.
NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission marks a significant milestone in the space program, aiming to return humans to the moon.

Summary

Trump's Update on Iran War Timeline

President Trump announced that he anticipates the US could end its military operations in Iran within two to three weeks. He believes the primary goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon has largely been achieved, with an expectation that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will be handled by other nations. While he hinted that a potential agreement with Iran could be reached in this timeframe, he emphasized that it wasn't necessary for the war to conclude.

Market Reactions to War Developments

Following President Trump's comments on the war's potential end, global markets reacted positively, with stocks rallying and oil prices dropping sharply. Brent crude fell below $100 per barrel, indicating a market response to the optimism regarding the conflict resolution. Analysts suggest that the relief rally reflects investor sentiment about a better-than-expected outcome from the war.

Supreme Court Citizenship Hearing

The Supreme Court is set to deliberate on President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship. The order challenges the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, asserting that it should only apply to the children of freed slaves. Critics argue that the move undermines a longstanding legal precedent that guarantees citizenship to anyone born on US soil.

NASA's Artemis II Mission

Amid the news of the potential end of the Iran conflict, NASA prepares for a significant milestone with the Artemis II mission, which aims to land astronauts on the moon for the first time in over 50 years. The coming mission represents a crucial step in revitalizing America’s space exploration ambitions.

Show notes

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1) President Trump said he foresaw ending the war on Iran within two to three weeks, suggesting the US had largely accomplished its military goals and would leave it to other nations to resolve issues with the Strait of Hormuz. Trump indicated that it was possible that Iran could still reach a deal with the US during that timeframe but said an agreement with Tehran was not necessary for the war to end. Trump added the US would leave when Iran was not able to obtain nuclear weapons and claimed the regime now in power was better than the leadership before the war.
2) Oil tumbled after President Trump again signaled a potential end to the Iran war. Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was around $97. Trump told reporters that the US could leave Iran within two to three weeks, and indicated an agreement with Tehran may be reached but wasn’t necessary for the conflict to end. The president will give an address to the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday to provide an update, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Trump has regularly vacillated between saying an Iran deal is imminent and warning he’s prepared to ramp up military operations.
3) The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on President Trump's assertion that the 14th Amendment's citizenship provision was designed to cover only the children of freed slaves, amid his executive order to block citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visitors. Trump will attend the oral arguments at 10am ET on Wednesday, according to his official schedule from the White House. Critics say Trump is seeking to rewrite the 14th Amendment, which promises citizenship to "all persons" born in the US and "subject to the jurisdiction thereof", a provision many scholars and public officials say is straightforward in its breadth.

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