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3 hours ago

Americans have favorable view of pope, negative reaction to Trump's Jesus post: Poll

What Americans think about Pope Leo ahead of Rubio's Vatican trip.
3 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV arrives for a weekly general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 29, 2026.
3 hours ago

Lutnick to be questioned over Epstein relationship before House Oversight Committee

He is the first Trump Cabinet official to face the House Oversight Committee.
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Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick delivers his budget estimates to the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies budget hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, April 23, 2026.
May 05

Rubio says operation in Iran is 'over,' nuclear material 'has to be addressed'

"We're done with that stage of it," the secretary of state said.
May 05
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press briefing in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, May 5, 2026.
May 05

Indiana state Senate races are a test of Trump's endorsement, redistricting vote

Trump threatened that he'd back challengers against those who defied him.
May 05
Indiana State Capitol Building in Indianapolis.
May 05

GOP aims to secure $1B for security-related aspects of White House ballroom project

The request comes as part of a $70 billion immigration enforcement package.
May 05
Construction of a ballroom is seen next to the White House, April 27, 2026, in Washington.
May 04

Rudy Giuliani remains hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia: Spokesperson

The former NYC mayor had been on a ventilator, a spokesman said.
May 04
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani participates in a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks in New York, Sept. 11, 2025.
May 05

The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test

President Donald Trump is reviving the Presidential Physical Fitness Award as he reintroduces a competitive physical fitness test in America's schools
May 05
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks as President Donald Trump listens before the signing of a proclamation in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
May 04

As US military goes full speed ahead on AI, how is it being used?

Some lawmakers have concerns about what they say is a lack of guardrails.
May 04
U.S. Marines aboard USS New Orleans stand watch in the Arabian Sea during naval blockade operations against Iran, April 30, 2026.
May 05

Fulton County challenges DOJ subpoena targeting 2020 election workers

The DOJ had demanded the names and contact info for county election workers.
May 05
FBI agents are seen at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center, Jan. 28, 2026, in Union City, Ga, near Atlanta.
May 03

Two-thirds of Americans say country is headed in the wrong direction: Poll

Concerns over the economy and Iran impact Trump's approval ratings.
May 03
President Donald Trump departs the White House, May 1, 2026 in Washington.
May 01

Trump announces 25% tariff on cars, trucks from EU

The president said the European Union was "not complying" with trade deal.
May 01
President Donald Trump departs the White House in Washington, May 1, 2026.
April 29

Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act in historic decision

The NAACP decried the ruling, saying it's "a devastating blow" to the VRA.
April 29
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, April 29, 2026.
April 28

Supreme Court grapples with limits to 'geofence warrants' over privacy concerns

The case involves Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches.
April 28
A person holds a mobile phone, September 19, 2025.
April 29

Trump met with oil and gas executives as Iran war drags on, prices surge

The president faces fallout at home as prices climb to $4.23 a gallon.
April 29
President Donald Trump listens during an event on health care affordability in the Oval Office at the White House, April 23, 2026, in Washington.

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