Pope Leo slams those who ‘manipulate religion’ for military or political gain, Trump responds
Pope Leo XIV, the leader of the Roman Catholic church, decried people who twist religion for military, economic or political benefit. “Jesus told us, blessed are the peacemakers. But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into […]
Sources: FBI Revs Up Probe of Fmr CIA Chief Over Russia Report
The FBI plans to question roughly a half-dozen witnesses in its criminal inquiry into ex-CIA Director John Brennan over a U.S. intelligence assessment that found Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help President Donald Trump, said two people familiar with the investigation.
Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction, escalating legal feud
A U.S. judge on Thursday rebuked the Trump administration’s attempt to proceed with construction of its $400 million White House ballroom project, clarifying in a sharply worded order that any above-ground, physical construction of the site is blocked unless deemed strictly necessary for national security purposes. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon said his order applies […]
ICE Agent Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Motorists
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who pointed a gun at two people in a vehicle in Minneapolis has been charged with felony assault. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said Thursday…
Pro-Life Activist Wins $1 Million Settlement Over FBI Raid
A Pennsylvania man, whose home arrest under the Biden administration generated outrage over how the federal government treated pro-life advocates, has been awarded a seven-figure settlement. Mark Houck, a father of seven and longtime pro-life activist, secured the payout…[#item_full_content]
Police: Fmr Va. Lt. Gov. Fairfax Dead in Murder-Suicide
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a rising star in the Democratic Party before his career was derailed by sexual assault allegations several years ago, killed his wife before killing himself, police said Thursday. Fairfax, 47, and his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax …[#item_full_content]
House Rejects Measure to Curb Trump Iran War Powers
The U.S. House of Representatives backed President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran on Thursday, narrowly defeating a Democrat-led resolution aiming to stop the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.[#item_full_content]
NYC Comptroller Unveils $4 Billion Housing Investment Plan
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine announced a $4 billion initiative Thursday aimed at expanding and preserving affordable housing across New York City, marking one of the largest pension-backed housing commitments in the city’s history.
Report Calls for More Scrutiny in FDA Drug Approvals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should be more transparent when granting accelerated approval for certain drugs, the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, an influential drug pricing body, said in a report Thursday.
California high court orders disbarring of former Trump attorney over effort to dispute 2020 election results
The California Supreme Court has disbarred John Eastman, an attorney with ties to President Donald Trump’s efforts to contest the 2020 presidential election outcome. “The California Supreme Court disbarred attorney John Charles Eastman today,” the State Bar of California said in a statement. “This after the State Bar Court Review Department in July 2025 affirmed […]
