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Trump tells allies who need Strait of Hormuz for oil to get it themselves, how the Iran war is impacting the U.S. and global economy, SCOTUS to hear arguments on birthright citizenship.

World

After years in Russian captivity, former mayor of Ukrainian city returns home

After spending most of the full-scale war in Russian captivity, the former mayor of a frontline Ukrainian city recalls his ordeal as he returns to a hometown deeply transformed by modern warfare.

NASA readies for historic Artemis II moon launch

Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, is set to launch as early as 6:24 p.m. Wednesday.

National

Judge rules White House ballroom construction must stop until Congress approves it

A judge ruled Tuesday that construction on President Trump's White House ballroom "must stop until Congress authorizes its completion."

Health Care

Groups work to give people living in rural areas with Parkinson's access to care

Many people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease live in rural areas where it can be tough to access services they need, but dedicated individuals are working to make it easier.

Some Iranians express pessimism over the war and the potential for regime change

Iranians coming across the border into Turkey are less hopeful than they were at the beginning of the war.

Law & Courts

Supreme Court to hear arguments on birthright citizenship

Supreme Court justices are set to hear arguments on Wednesday in a challenge President Trump brought to the longstanding legal protections for citizenship conveyed to every child born in the U.S.

Where have all the diners gone? The disappearing middle class economy

Companies that cater to the middle class are cratering under the weight of the affordability crisis. What does that mean for the businesses we love?

'Mar-a-Lago face:' MAGA's aesthetic loyalty test

The MAGA look -- you know the one: dramatic eyeliner, long, wavy hair, sheath dresses -- is a defining feature of President Trump's Republican party. And it's about a lot more than appearances. Journalist Inae Oh joins us to talk about what the aesthetics of MAGA tell us about power, influence, race and femininity.