News about the US, taxes, racism, trains, and Defence (Wednesday, July 1)

The American Supreme Court (Hooggerechtshof) stops Trump's plan regarding birthright citizenship. Judges say that a president cannot change this by decree. Children born in the US remain American.

There is much criticism in the Senate (Eerste Kamer) about the new tax in box 3. State Secretary Eerenberg takes the objections into account, and the cabinet adjusts the law. The vote will likely be postponed until next year.

After the lost World Cup match against Morocco, three Oranje (Dutch national team) players received racist responses on Instagram. Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, and Crysencio Summerville missed a penalty. The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) therefore reports it, and afterwards Meld.Online Discriminatie checks whether a formal complaint follows.

Due to a fire, probably no trains will run between Rotterdam and the south until Saturday afternoon. More than a hundred cables need to be inspected and repaired. Trains to London, Brussels, and Paris are also affected by the disruption.

After wildfires in April and May, Defence (Defensie) is implementing stricter rules. For certain ammunition, firefighting must be ready within 25 meters. A site supervisor is also allowed to stop activities, and at 't Harde, the fire brigade is on standby at the detonation pit.