Trump's Birthright Ban Blocked, Mahmoud Khalil $20million claim, HHS Expands Immigrant Benefit Cuts, Columbia Activist Sues Over Detention, Nvidia CEO Meets Trump, Ford Recalls 850K Cars

A federal judge in New Hampshire has again blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to deny citizenship to certain U.S.-born children, using a class action exception to sidestep a recent Supreme Court ruling that limited nationwide injunctions. The order, signed in January, would deny birthright citizenship to babies born to non-citizen or non-permanent resident parents—potentially affecting over 150,000 newborns annually. The judge called the potential loss of citizenship “irreparable harm” and allowed a class action to proceed, pausing his ruling for seven days to allow for an appeal. The legal battle continues, with the Trump administration vowing to fight the decision.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has widened the definition of “federal public benefits” to restrict immigrant access to 13 additional programs, including Head Start and substance abuse recovery grants. The new policy, part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, now covers 44 programs and is set to take effect after a 30-day public comment period. Critics argue this will further limit support for vulnerable immigrant populations, while the administration says it prevents misuse of taxpayer fundsMahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, is seeking $20 million in damages from the Trump administration after being detained for over 100 days. Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident, claims he was targeted for his political speech supporting Palestinians, sparking outcry from civil rights groups. A judge ordered his release, citing violations of free speech rights, and Khalil is demanding an official apology and policy change regarding the detention of activistsDoctors in Gaza warn that severe fuel shortages are forcing them to place multiple premature babies in single incubators, risking lives as Israel’s military campaign and blockade continue. Overwhelmed medics at Al Shifa hospital describe the situation as a “silent graveyard,” with basic medical care threatened by lack of electricity and supplies. Israeli officials say fuel shipments have entered Gaza, but distribution remains uncertain, and the crisis underscores the humanitarian toll of the ongoing conflictNvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House after the company’s market value soared past $4 trillion for the first time. The meeting comes as Nvidia faces U.S. export restrictions on AI chips to China, which have already cost the company billions in lost sales. Huang has criticized the curbs, and the outcome of this meeting could have major implications for the global tech industryFord has issued a massive recall of more than 850,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a faulty fuel pump that could cause engines to stall, increasing crash risks. The recall affects popular models like the F-150, Mustang, and Lincoln Aviator. The company is developing a remedy as regulators urge drivers to watch for warning signs such as poor engine performance or check engine lights1.AI Slows Down Experienced Developers: A new study finds that advanced AI coding tools actually slowed experienced software engineers on familiar projects, challenging assumptions about AI productivity gainsSix Secret Service Agents Suspended: The Secret Service suspended six agents for failures during last year’s assassination attempt on Trump, implementing new security measures in responseTurkey Detains Hundreds in Opposition Crackdown: Over 500 opposition figures, including 14 mayors, have been jailed in Turkey as President Erdogan’s corruption probe intensifies, drawing muted criticism from Western alliesOriginal Birkin Bag Sells for $10 Million: The first Hermes Birkin bag, made for Jane Birkin in 1984, sold at auction for a record $10 million, setting a new high for fashion collectibles