WASHINGTON — In a dramatic midnight vote that immediately set off nationwide debate, the U.S. Senate has approved the “Born in America Act,” a sweeping proposal led by Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R-LA) that would restrict eligibility for federal office to natural-born U.S. citizens.
The bill passed 51–49 after the Vice President cast the decisive vote shortly after midnight, marking one of the most consequential citizenship-related actions in recent congressional history.
A Major Shift in Federal Eligibility
The legislation would bar naturalized Americans and individuals with current or former dual citizenship from serving in Congress, in the Cabinet, or in the federal judiciary. Supporters argue the measure closes what they call a long-standing vulnerability in national security and governance; opponents say it unfairly targets millions of Americans who have lawfully earned citizenship.
Kennedy: “If You Weren’t Born Here, You Don’t Lead Here.”
During a tense floor debate, Sen. Kennedy defended the bill in characteristically blunt terms.
“The Constitution already requires a natural-born president,” he said. “This simply applies the same standard across the federal government. If you weren’t born on this soil, you don’t run this soil.”
Democrats condemned the proposal as unconstitutional and discriminatory, but were unable to block its passage.
Immediate Enforcement Sparks Controversy
Within hours of the vote, federal officials began notifying members of Congress and executive-branch appointees who would be disqualified under the bill if it becomes law. Witnesses reported several officials being escorted from Capitol grounds, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic leaders, who called the actions “premature” and “deeply destabilizing.”
Supporters countered that the swift enforcement demonstrated a renewed commitment to national sovereignty.
Trump Celebrates the Vote
President Donald Trump reacted quickly on Truth Social, calling the measure “one of the biggest wins for America First,” adding that the United States “must be governed only by those with undivided loyalty to the nation.”
Uncertain Legal Path Ahead
Constitutional experts predict immediate court challenges, noting that the bill touches directly on eligibility rules that historically require constitutional amendments—not standard legislation—to alter.
Still, for now, the vote marks a symbolic and politically explosive moment in Washington, signaling the beginning of an intense legal and political battle over what it means to be eligible for federal power in the United States.
Travis Kelce\’s Ex Claims She\’s \’Done Dating Athletes,\’ Moving On To Club Owners In Subtle Dig At NFL Star 
Travis Kelce\’s former lover, Kayla Nicole, has set her sights on the bigwigs and is no longer in the normal leagues.
The social media personality declared in a recent interview that she\’s “done dating athletes” and would only be going after the team owners. Nicole also recently seemed to have mocked the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and his fianceé,
Taylor Swift, with her Halloween costume, drawing mixed reactions online. 
Kayla Nicole has often received backlash from fans for bringing up Travis Kelce in conversations, with many accusing her of doing so for clout.
Kayla Nicole Is \’Done Dating Athletes\’
Nicole has officially declared a new era in her dating life. When she made an appearance on the “Tap In With Harry Jowsey” podcast, the host mentioned that he\’s part-owner of a professional rugby team in L.A.
Nicole instantly became interested and asked him if any of his friends also had a team, declaring that she didn\’t want to have anything to do with the players.
“I keep saying I don\’t want to date any more athletes, but I\’m down to date the owners of the teams,” she said, per
TMZ.
Jowsey then pointed to himself before adding, “Here we go,” as if to imply he\’s right there.
Nicole then said, “Yeah, okay,” meaning it\’s not something she\’ll frown at.
The Sports Journalist Seemingly Shaded Her Ex Travis Kelce
Nicole was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Kelce for 5 years before they finally ended things in 2022.
In October, she seemed to have taken a shot at the NFL star and his fiancée, Taylor Swift, with her Halloween costume, where she dressed as Toni Braxton from her “He Wasn\’t Man Enough” music video.
Many people interpreted it as a dig at “Tayvis,” as she recreated Braxton\’s music video.
The song lyric also raised eyebrows due to lines like “Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?” and “Do you know he begged to stay with me? He wasn\’t man enough for me.”
Travis Kelce\’s Ex Claims She\’s \’Done Dating Athletes,\’ Moving On To Club Owners In Subtle Dig At NFL Star