‘JD Vance Is Wrong’: The Pope Appears Uneasy With Trump Immigration Policies
Before Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became pope, a social media account under his name shared criticisms of the Trump administration’s positions on immigration.
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The Pentagon’s Culture Wars Strike West Point
A Jan. 29 order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led to canceled classes, book bans and an argument about American greatness.
Reported Fetterman outburst at meeting reopens questions about Pennsylvania Dem’s fitness for office
A reported outburst by Sen. John Fetterman is reopening concerns about whether the Pennsylvania Democrat is fit for office after suffering a stroke several years ago.
Trump congratulates Pope Leo XIV, calls his election ‘a great honor’ for the United States
President Donald Trump said the selection of Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be pope is "a great honor" for the U.S., noting he will be the first American-born pontiff.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow for the End of Biden-Era Migrant Program
In an emergency application, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow it to revoke protections provided to migrants from troubled countries.
F.B.I. Director Walks Back Concerns About Trump Budget Cuts
After telling House lawmakers that the F.B.I. needed more resources, Kash Patel told senators that he agreed with a proposal to slash more than $500 million from the agency.
Crypto Bill Stalls in the Senate as Democrats Balk
Democratic supporters of the measure to regulate parts of the industry refused to allow it to move forward amid concerns in their party that President Trump and his family are profiting from cryptocurrency.
Acting FEMA administrator out after pushing back against Trump agency plans
Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton, who previously served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy with SEAL Team 8, has led the Federal Emergency Management Agency since January.
GOP senators: Congress should vote on Trump’s potential Iran nuclear deal
GOP Sens. Cotton and Graham say any Iran nuclear deal should win Senate approval and demand Iran end uranium enrichment, missile development and support for terrorism.
Chief Justice Roberts doubles down on defense of courts as SCOTUS gears up to hear key Trump cases
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts stressed the role of the federal courts in serving as a check on the "excesses of Congress or the executive."