Barbara

• ABC's 'The View' aired a new commercial featuring the late Barbara Walters to encourage viewers to take action against the FCC. • The advertisement urges the audience to "use your voice" as the network navigates ongoing legal drama involving the federal regulator. • This move signals a public escalation in the conflict between the network and the FCC, leveraging Walters' legacy to mobilize viewers.

• The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Trump v. Barbara, a case challenging the constitutionality of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. • President Donald Trump attended the arguments in person, making him the first sitting president to observe Supreme Court oral arguments, according to historians cited by Politico. • The case centers on Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, with the Court expected to issue a ruling later in the term that could fundamentally alter citizenship eligibility in the United States.