No Big Surprises at the Birthright Citizenship Argument

Plus: In Defense of American Optimism, Iran's Other Enemies, and more

TODAY'S NR DAILY IS PRESENTED BY April 01, 2026 EDITOR'S PICKS    No Big Surprises at the Birthright Citizenship Argument The odds of there being five votes for the administration's position appear pretty distant. Dan McLaughlin  > In Defense of American Optimism NR is an antidote to despair. Luther Ray Abel  > Iran's Other Enemies A key element of Iran's strategy has been to impose economic pain on the Gulf states to force them to press the United States into staying its hand. Rich Lowry  > See all our premium content with NRPLUS. NEW ON NATIONAL REVIEW     Where Is the Mass Outpouring of Anti-War Sentiment? Compared with the run-up to the Iraq War, we've seen no large protests against U.S. action in Iran, not even one month into the campaign. Noah Rothman  >     Unlocked for you.  A message from Meta Meta apps help 35+ million American businesses grow. Muscle Car Jr. is one of them. From a single post, it's grown into a community of over 230,000 car lovers on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — and a thriving business. "Restoring cars started as a hobby," says Peter, Muscle Car Jr.'s owner. "Now it's a full-time job."   See Peter's story. Amid Gerrymander Fight, Some Virginia Dems Fret Spanberger Is Holding Back Audrey Fahlberg  > Against Misery: Moonshot Edition Charles C. W. Cooke  > In Counseling Case, the Supreme Court Sides with the First Amendment Jonathan Scruggs  > Kanye Mounts a Bully Pulpit Armond White  > Gratitude for Those Standing in Solidarity with Jews Jack Lieblein  > A message from Meta Meta apps help 35+ million American businesses grow. Muscle Car Jr. is one of them. From a single post, it's grown into a community of over 230,000 car lovers on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — and a thriving business. "Restoring cars started as a hobby," says Peter, Muscle Car Jr.'s owner. "Now it's a full-time job."   See Peter's story. NR PODCASTS: FEATURED EPISODE    Maybe We Call This 'Jaime Escalante Day'? NEW NR VIDEO     Canadian Leftists Have Full-blown TANTRUMS at Their Latest Conference  FEATURED PHOTO GALLERY    Artemis II Mission 19 West 44th Street, Ste. 1701, New York, NY, 10036 Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.