THURSDAY, MAY 8th 2025 Updated 23:59 ET
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POPE, LEO, XIV, NEW
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
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TRADE, TRUMP, DEAL, UK
U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about a trade deal with the U.K., in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2025. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will pull his controversial nomination of Ed Martin
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BIDEN, TRUMP, HARRIS, DECLINE
Former President Joe Biden revealed Thursday in his first TV interview after leaving the White House that he “wasn’t surprised” President Trump trounced Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. “I wasn’t surprised, not because I didn’t think the vice president
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COLUMBIA, PROTESTERS, LIBRARY, PRO
A year ago, when masked pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied Hamilton Hall at Columbia University, the sole public safety officer who was present left the scene after notifying her supervisor. On Wednesday, demonstrators who swarmed into the main library
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TRUMP, ATTORNEY, CUTS, SPENDING
Trump pulls controversial pick for U.S. Attorney for D.C. toggle caption Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP President Trump announced he will withdraw his nomination for U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., following unified opposition from Senate Democrats and pushback
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PAKISTAN, INDIA, DRONES, MILITARY
India also said it targeted Pakistani sites, including an air defence system. India says it intercepted 'drones and missiles' fired by Pakistan An Indian paramilitary personnel stands guard near closed shops along a partially deserted street at the Lal Chowk
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TRUMP, ATTORNEY, PIRRO, JEANINE
President Donald Trump held a press conference from the Oval Office Thursday morning to announce the momentous trade deal the U.S. has struck with the U.K., after which he took questions from the press. Advertisement One exchange came as quite a surprise:
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GATES, BILL, FOUNDATION, FORTUNE
Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045 The Microsoft co-founder says he will speed up his charitable giving Mr Gates, 69, said his eponymous foundation has already given $100bn (£75bn) towards health and development projects, and that he
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FED, RATES, TRUMP, POWELL
President Donald Trump once again took aim at Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, apparently unhappy with the central bank’s decision Wednesday to hold its interest rate benchmark steady. “‘Too Late’ Jerome Powell is a FOOL, who doesn’t have
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FEMA, CONGRESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATOR, NOEM
FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency faced fresh upheaval Thursday just weeks before the start of hurricane season when the acting
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AIR, TRAFFIC, CONTROL, TRUMP
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a plan Thursday to revamp the nation’s failing air traffic control system by 2028 — following a deadly plane crash outside Washington, DC and thousands of radar and communications outages that have spooked
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JAMES, AG, FBI, LETITIA
New York Attorney General Letitia James is known primarily for one thing: her obsession to “get” Donald Trump. As we’ve reported, she achieved some “success” in her crusade, somehow getting a biased New York judge to fine Trump and the Trump Organization over
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CITY, FLAGS, BOISE, STATE
City councils in Boise and Salt Lake City defy state restrictions on LGBTQ+ flags City councils in Boise and Salt Lake City have added LGBTQ+ pride flags to the banners that can be flown on city properties in defiance of recent state laws that restrict which
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YELLOWSTONE, BISON, GORED, YEAR
Yellowstone National Park rangers report that an adult male visitor was gored by a bison at the park Sunday. A release from the park said the 47-year-old man was a visitor from Cape Coral, Florida. Rangers said the man "was gored by a bison after he approached
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HIGH, SCHOOL, STUDENT, STABBING
The attack appeared to be gang-related, police said. 1 student killed, 2 hurt in stabbing outside their high school; suspects at large Police speak on scene at a recent stabbing at Santa Ana High School, May 7, 2025, in Santa Ana, Calif. Police speak on
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GEORGIA, SENATE, BUDDY, CARTER
The most vulnerable Democratic senator heading into next year’s midterm election has drawn his first challenger. Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia, a Republican, announced his entry on Thursday into the primary race seeking to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff,
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SURGEON, GENERAL, TRUMP, PICK
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, attends a confirmation hearing at the U.S. Capitol for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary on Jan. 29. President Trump’s choice of Dr. Casey Means, a Los Angeles holistic medicine doctor and
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TRUMP, BUSH, STAMP, MELANIA
WASHINGTON — President Trump showed his wife Melania some love with a European-style exchange of kisses Thursday as he turned over the lectern to her at a White House pre-Mother’s Day celebration of military moms. “I especially want to thank one of the best
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WEINSTEIN, MODEL, 16, HARVEY
One of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers recalled screaming in terror during an alleged sexual assault by the fallen movie mogul in which he also name-dropped A-list celebrities, jurors heard during emotional testimony Thursday. “I raised my voice, screaming,” Kaja
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SALT, REPUBLICANS, BIG, NEW
House Republicans are becoming more divided on passing a reconciliation package that meets with President Donald Trump's call for a "big beautiful bill" by their self-imposed Memorial Day deadline. Cuts to Medicaid and raises for the state and local tax (SALT)
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NETANYAHU, TRUMP, DEFEND, ISRAEL
After four years of former President Joe Biden throwing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Jewish state under the bus at every opportunity in deference to Gazan Palestinians as the Israel-Hamas war raged on, Netanyahu was beyond relieved after
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TRUMP, XI, PUTIN, UNITED
Genocidal Chinese dictator Xi Jinping held an extended private meeting and press event alongside Russian strongman Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday in which he declared that China and Russia were ready to “safeguard the global multilateral trading system,”
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EU, TARIFFS, EUROS, DISPUTE
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has announced a list of American products that could be targeted for tariffs worth more than $107 billion if trade talks with the Trump administration fail. The commission said it will consult
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REPUBLICANS, PLANNED, DEFUNDING, PARENTHOOD
Several moderate Republicans reportedly voiced opposition to defunding Planned Parenthood in a reconciliation package during a closed-door meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) on Tuesday, NOTUS reported,
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THURSDAY, MAY 8th 2025 Page 2
Polarizing Stories — What Each Side Wants You to Know

80% Left | TRUMP, ATTORNEY, CUTS, SPENDING
NPR – Trump pulls controversial pick for U.S. Attorney for D.C.
ABC – Trump says Ed Martin will not be nominee for DC US Attorney
New York Times – Trump Withdraws U.S. Attorney Nominee, Whose Extremism Tested Limits for G.O.P. Senators
LA Times – Contributor: Trump's budget would lock in big-government spending and deficits

80% Right | BIDEN, TRUMP, HARRIS, DECLINE
Newsmax – Biden Blames Sexism for Trump's Win Over Harris
New York Post – The week in whoppers: Chuck Schumer slams Trump’s war on Jew-hate, Biden spins his record as a success and more
Breitbart – Biden Claims VP Harris Had ‘Six Full Months’ to Run for President
Red State – Watch: Joe Biden on 'The View' Struggles to Explain Cognitive Decline Before Jill Can Come to the Rescue

100% Right | JAMES, AG, FBI, LETITIA
Breitbart – Report: FBI Investigating Mortgage Fraud Claims Against Letitia James
Newsmax – Rep. Stefanik Praises Investigation Into NY AG James
Red State – Good for the Gander: FBI Opens Formal Investigation Into Crusading NY AG Letitia James
New York Post – FBI opens formal criminal probe into New York AG Letitia James over alleged mortgage fraud

100% Right | TRUMP, BUSH, STAMP, MELANIA
New York Post – Melania Trump unveils new stamp featuring Barbara Bush portrait in ceremony honoring the late first lady
Newsmax – First Lady Unveils Postage Stamp Honoring Barbara Bush
New York Post – Trump, Melania share tender moment at White House Mother’s Day event: ‘She’s almost too good’

100% Right | SALT, REPUBLICANS, BIG, NEW
New York Post – New York House Republicans reject proposed $30K cap on SALT deductions: ‘Insulting’
Newsmax – SALT Republicans Willing to Tank Reconciliation Package
Newsmax – GOP Divisions on 'Big Beautiful Bill' Endanger Deadline

100% Right | NETANYAHU, TRUMP, DEFEND, ISRAEL
Red State – Netanyahu Says 'Israel Will Defend Itself by Itself' After Trump Announcement of Ceasefire With Houthis
Breitbart – Report: Trump ‘Disappointed’ in Netanyahu, Will Go It Alone in Middle East
Newsmax – Netanyahu: 'Israel Will Defend Itself by Itself'

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POPE, LEO, XIV, NEW
ABC
Chicago reacts to the election of the city's own Pope Leo XIV
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost addressing the crowd from the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican. May 8, 2025. Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost
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Red State
See It With Your Own Eyes: Vatican Posts Incredible Footage of the Moments After Leo XIV Became Pope
Thursday was a stunning day in the Vatican and outside in St. Peter’s Square as the Papal Conclave came to agreement on their choice for their next leader, 69-year-old native Chicagoan Cardinal Robert Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV. Advertisement The massive crowds
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New York Times
Liberals Are Cautiously Optimistic About Pope Leo XIV’s Views on LGBTQ Catholics
Pope Leo XIV ascended to the papacy on Thursday with little public record on L.G.B.T.Q. issues, a signature concern of his predecessor, Pope Francis, as well as a source of deep conflict between liberal and conservative Catholics. Nevertheless, proponents
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New York Post
Pope Leo XIV was an active Republican primary voter and voted in 2024 presidential election
Grand Old Popey. Pope Leo XIV was an active voter who participated in several Republican primaries in recent years and voted in the most recent presidential election, according to a report. Then-Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, pulled the lever
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LA Times
New pope’s social media posts suggest disagreement with the Trump administration
How the first American pope will interact with the president of his homeland remains to be seen, but a few posts on social media might provide a clue. Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is also known on the social media site X as @drprevost, where
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Newsmax
Left Welcomes Leo: Macron, Obama, James Martin
French President Emmanuel Macron and former President Barack Obama were among prominent members of the political left to welcome Pope Leo XIV to the papacy on Thursday. The Rev. James Martin, a U.S.-based Jesuit and prominent advocate of greater LGBTQ+ inclusion
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Vox
The first American pope is not about America at all
is a research associate at the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in the United Kingdom and the author of Holy Russia? Holy War?: Why the Russian Church Is Backing Putin Against Ukraine. The first American pope — Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost,
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Breitbart
ABC News Anchors Mock the Cubs After Pope Leo XIV is Announced: ‘Acquainted with Suffering’
The ascendency of the first American to the Chair of Peter was apparently not enough of a solemn occasion to prevent ABC’s conclave anchors from taking a shot at the new pontiff’s purported baseball team. White smoke poured forth on Thursday afternoon to let
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The Atlantic
The Conclave Just Did the Unthinkable
Until today, nearly every Vatican insider agreed on one thing: The United States would never produce a pope, at least not while the country remains a superpower. A citizen of the world’s dominant nation could not become the leader of the world’s largest religious
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Town Hall
The World Needs a Truly Brave Pope
The College of Cardinals of the Catholic Church has begun the conclave in Rome to elect the next pope. At this writing, the first vote has already been taken (without producing a replacement for the recently deceased Pope Francis), and by the time this column
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NPR
Pope Leo XIV is First Pope from America and Spent Decades in Peru : State of the World from NPR : NPR
Pope Leo XIV is First Pope from America and Spent Decades in Peru : State of the World from NPR The world's 1.4 billion Catholics now have a new pope. Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago and spent two decades of service to the church in Peru will now be
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Newsmax
Where Pope Leo XIV Stands on Abortion, Gender Ideology
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV has a documented record on many controversial issues that could indicate where he'll try to position the Roman Catholic Church in the years to come, the New York Post reported Thursday. Pope Francis rocked the church in December
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CNBC
Trump says it is 'such an honor' that Vatican elected first U.S. pope
President Donald Trump congratulated Robert Francis Prevost after his election as pope Thursday, making him the first American-born pontiff in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, of Chicago, will be known as Pope Leo XIV. "It is such an
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New York Post
China, finances and a culture clash — the challenges facing Pope Leo XIV
We have, for the first time, an American pope. What that means for the Catholic Church could prove unpredictable. The hopeful case is that the new Holy Father will come prepared to tackle two major challenges for the church: its rickety financial and management
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ABC
Video Why cardinals chose Pope Leo XIV
Why cardinals chose Pope Leo XIV ABC News contributor and Catholic commentator Gloria Purvis weighed in on why she thinks cardinals ultimately chose Chicago’s Robert Prevost — who is now Pope Leo XIV.
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Breitbart
Javier Milei Celebrates Pope Leo with AI Lion Image: ‘The Forces of Heaven Have Given Their Verdict’
Argentine President Javier Milei celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday by sharing an image on social media, apparently generated by artificial intelligence, of a lion in papal regalia. The lion is the symbol of Liberty Advances, Milei’s libertarian
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New York Times
New Pope Has Creole Roots in New Orleans, Genealogist Says
Lolita Villavasso Cherrie, a co-founder with Mr. Honora of The Creole Genealogical and Historical Association, said that the research appeared to signal a tremendous moment for the history of Louisiana Creoles, if a branch of the pope’s family tree indeed stretched
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New York Post
Pope Leo XIV gave hint he could be next pontiff the night before conclave — and he ignored his big brother’s advice
Pope Leo XIV gave a hint to his brother the night before the conclave that he could be the next pope — but he ignored his older siblings advice. Older brother John Prevost revealed the shocking details from a prophetic phone call he had with then-Cardinal
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ABC
Pope Leo XIV reactions: Americans, global leaders cheer for Chicago native
Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was chosen on the second day of voting. People react after white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signalling that cardinals elected a new pope during their secret conclave, at Saint Peter's Square in The Vatican,
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New York Post
Pope Leo XIV in his own words: The pontiff on abortion, climate change, homosexuality, and capital punishment
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is widely considered to be soft-spoken and cautious — but has not been shy in recent years about speaking out on hot-button issues, from the teaching of gender ideology in schools to climate change. Known as Robert Francis Prevost
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New York Times
Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Major Strike Against Him: Being American
In retrospect, Pope Leo XIV had it all going for him. The new pope, whose election on the second day of the conclave stunned the Roman Catholic world, seemed to be from two places at once. He was born and educated in the United States, a country vital to the
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New York Post
New Yorkers drop everything to celebrate first-ever American pope at St. Patrick’s Cathedral: ‘I couldn’t be happier’
There was no Catholic guilt about ditching work to say a prayer for Pope Leo. Faithfull New Yorkers dropped everything Thursday and rushed to St. Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate the first American pope. Some ran out of their offices, dropped business meetings
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New York Times
The New Pope Might Be Something Like the Old Pope
Whether it is a question of who can be ordained, who can preach, who can be blessed and who can receive communion, change — or “development,” as the church prefers to call it — underlies almost every controversy. The reality is that the church has always changed,
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Newsmax
Why Cardinal Prevost May Have Taken Leo XIV as Papal Name
Cardinal Robert Prevost became the first American Pope elected in the Catholic Church's history Thursday, opting to take the name Pope Leo XIV as he steps into his new role. The name was revealed to the world just moments before the 69-year-old new pontiff
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New York Times
An American Was Elected Pope
From the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Robert Prevost was introduced to the world today as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the first American to become pope. He was elected by a group of 133 cardinals, the largest-ever
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Breitbart
Donald Trump Congratulates Pope Leo XIV, First American to Lead Catholic Church
President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo XIV on being elected pope after a historic conclave that placed an American for the first time at the helm of the Catholic Church. Trump took to X shortly after Pope Leo XIV made his first appearance in St. Peter’s
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NPR
Who is the new Pope Leo XIV and what are his views?
Who is the new Pope Leo XIV and what are his views? toggle caption Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images About 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide will have a new spiritual leader: Pope Leo XIV. The election of Robert Frances Prevost, who chose the name Leo XIV,
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New York Post
Baby seagull lands on Sistine Chapel roof seconds before white smoke announces new pope: ‘Certainly an omen’
Behold, God’s flock! A seagull appeared on the roof of the Sistine Chapel just moments before its chimney began billowing white smoke to signal a new pope had been chosen Thursday — sending Catholics wild over the adorable “omen.” The tiny gray chick was
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New York Times
Americans Celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the First Pontiff From the U.S.
Some liberals on social media delightedly circulated a February post from the X account of then-Cardinal Prevost that linked to an article critiquing a comment by Vice President JD Vance who had spoken of a hierarchy of love that focused on family, community
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Newsmax
National Catholic Reporter Predicted Prevost's Rise to Pope
While Cardinal Robert Prevost’s selection as Pope on Thursday caught much of the world by surprise, the National Catholic Reporter last week predicted that the Chicago native could make history as the first American Pope. In a story that ran April 30, NCR
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Transcript of Cardinal Robert Prevost's first speech as Pope Leo XIV
Transcript of Cardinal Robert Prevost's first speech as Pope Leo XIV toggle caption Alessandra Tarantino/AP Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first speech as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after being elected pontiff. Below is
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Newsmax
New Pope Registered Republican in Illinois; Trump Critic
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, might be viewed as in the same camp as his predecessor, Pope Francis, who died April 21 and was considered one of the most progressive leaders of the Catholic Church. But it turns out he is a registered Republican. Voter
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New York Times
An American Pope? Maybe It Wasn’t So Impossible.
If there was ever going to be an American pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost — now Leo XIV — was probably going to be it. Still, as someone who covered the previous two conclaves and the latter years of the papacy of John Paul II, I’m pretty stunned by Prevost’s
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New York Post
New Pope Leo XIV spent years retweeting criticism of Trump policies
WASHINGTON — Newly elected Pope Leo XIV spent years amplifying criticism of President Trump’s policies on social media — with the Catholic Church’s first American leader taking particular aim at the Republican’s immigration policies. Leo XIV, until Thursday
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ABC
Pope Leo XIV pledges to 'build bridges' in 1st remarks as pontiff
The new pope offered his regards to the late Pope Francis. Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost
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Red State
HOT TAKES: 'With Trump's Tariffs in Effect, We're Now Even Making Popes in America'
White smoke emerged from the Vatican Thursday afternoon, and after what seemed like a very long hour we learned that the new Pope is Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American from Chicago, who has taken the name Pope Leo XIV. Advertisement Of course, the reactions
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New York Times
Pope Leo XIV Grew Up in the Chicago Area
On Thursday, Pope Leo XIV became a new leader to the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. To the Rev. William Lego on the South Side of Chicago, who was watching television in his office when the new pope was announced, he was his old friend Bob. “They picked
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Breitbart
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to Become First American Pope in History
The Catholic Church elected its new leader on Thursday when the conclave ended with the selection of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – the first American pope in history. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost may come as a surprise for many, considering the church
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New York Times
Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff, Took a Global Route to the Top Post
Despite his American roots, the Chicago-born polyglot, 69, is viewed as a churchman who transcends borders. He served for two decades in Peru, where he became a bishop and a naturalized citizen, then rose to lead his international religious order. Under Pope
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Newsmax
Cardinal Prevost First American Elected as Pope
Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, was elected Thursday as the first American Pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, a member of the Augustinian
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New York Times
Who Is Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope? What to Know About Leo XIV
A member of the Order of St. Augustine, he resembles Francis in his commitment to the poor and migrants, and to meeting people where they are. He told the Vatican’s official news website last year that “the bishop is not supposed to be a little prince sitting
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Red State
Breaking: Habemus Papam! The Catholic Church's First American Pope Addresses the World
On the second day of the papal conclave, and 17 days since the death of Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals has decided on the next pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American who will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Advertisement BREAKING: Cardinal Robert Prevost
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New York Times
The Moment Pope Leo XIV Emerged on the Balcony
Pope Leo XIV stepped onto a balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Thursday, simultaneously stepping into his new role as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Crowds in the square and around the world rejoiced moments earlier when white
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Newsmax
White Smoke Pours From Sistine Chapel Chimney, Signaling New Pope's Election
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
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ABC
What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope
What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the
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Breitbart
Vatican Conclave Resumes with Cardinals to Vote Again on New Pope
Will they or won’t they? That was the question gripping the Catholic faithful Thursday as cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope retreated into the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to resume voting for a new church leader. A plume of black smoke rose over the crowds
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ABC
Video Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope A senior cardinal deacon, who stood on the balcony on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica, made the announcement.
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Red State
Oh My: If CBS Had Any Credibility Left, They Just Killed It With Jaw-Dropping Remark About Conclave
The Conclave to choose a new pope started on Wednesday. It was an incredibly historic moment as the College of Cardinals filed into the Sistine Chapel, and the doors closed to begin the process. They already had one vote with no pope after the first day, so
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New York Times
After White Smoke Signals a New Pope, What Happens Next?
Now that white smoke has finally billowed out of the chimney above the Sistine Chapel to signal that a new pope has been chosen, there will still be a short wait before the identity of the next pontiff becomes clear. Based on what happened when Pope Francis
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Newsmax
No New Pope Elected in 2nd Vote
Cardinals failed again Thursday morning to find a successor to Pope Francis, sending black smoke billowing up through the Sistine Chapel chimney after two more inconclusive rounds of conclave voting. The black smoke poured out at 11:50 a.m. (0950 GMT) after
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NPR
Holy white smoke, the Catholic Church has a new pope!
Holy white smoke, the Catholic Church has a new pope! toggle caption Andrew Medichini/AP VATICAN CITY — White smoke streamed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that the 133 Roman Catholic cardinals inside have elected a new pope. A
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CNBC
Cardinals elect new pope as white smoke seen at Vatican
White smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a new pope has been elected at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. Roman Catholic cardinals selected a new pope on the second day of their conclave Thursday, signaling the election with plumes
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ABC
'Habemus papum': Here's what happens immediately after a new pope is chosen
The rush begins to prepare the new pontiff for his first public appearance. Cardinals participate in a holy mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff, prior to the start of the conclave, at St Peter's Basilica in The Vatican. Cardinals participate in a holy
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New York Times
Late Night Anxiously Awaits the Unveiling of Trump’s Big News
“Well, guys, today over 130 cardinals gathered at the Vatican to begin the process of choosing a new pope. Yeah, and this was nice: The conclave started with a prayer for all those currently flying in and out of Newark airport.” — JIMMY FALLON “The conclave
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NPR
Second day of conclave begins to elect the next pope
Second day of conclave begins to elect the next pope toggle caption Stefano Rellandini/AFP via Getty Images VATICAN CITY — The second day of the conclave to elect a new pope began on Thursday, as 133 Catholic cardinals are re-entering the Sistine Chapel,
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New York Times
What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect New Pope?
Once the cardinals close themselves off in the Sistine Chapel so that voting on the next pope can begin, eyes outside turn to a chimney poking out of the chapel, clearly visible from St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. It will release a plume of white smoke
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BBC
Trump picks Fox News' Jeanine Pirro as Washington DC prosecutor
Trump names Fox News host as top Washington DC prosecutor After Trump's 2020 loss to Joe Biden, Pirro made false statements about the election that were part of a lawsuit against Fox News by a company that makes voting machines. The case was settled for more
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BBC
'He's one of us' - Americans react to first US-born pope
Robert Prevost has become the first American to be elected pope, following a two-day conclave in Vatican City. The 69-year-old will be the 267th occupant of the throne of St Peter and he will be known as Leo XIV. Born in Chicago in 1955 to parents of Spanish
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BBC
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV and first American pope?
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV? Even before his name was announced from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the crowds below were chanting "Viva il Papa" - Long live the Pope. Robert Prevost, 69, will be the 267th occupant of the throne of St
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BBC
Trump calls election of first American pope a 'great honour'
Trump calls election of first American pope a 'great honour' 24 minutes ago Share Save Ana Faguy BBC News, Washington DC Share Save Watch: 'Great honour' to have an American pope, says President Trump US President Donald Trump has called the election of
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TRADE, TRUMP, DEAL, UK
New York Times
5 Takeaways From the U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
The United States and Britain announced on Thursday that they had reached a deal that would reduce tariffs on some imports, such as steel, cars and ethanol, and deepen the economic relationship between the two countries. There was plenty of mutual congratulating
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Breitbart
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins: U.S.-UK Trade Deal ‘Puts Our Great American Agricultural Producers First!’
The trade deal between the United Kingdom and United States “puts our great American agricultural producers first,” Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday. “@POTUS’ historic deal with the UK is a HUGE WIN for American farmers & ranchers,” Rollins
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LA Times
Trump and Starmer call trade deal ‘historic,’ but questions remain
President Trump in the Oval Office with Peter Mandelson, the British ambassador, during the trade deal announcement. A trade deal with the United Kingdom announced by the White House on Thursday marked the first of its kind since President Trump launched sweeping
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New York Post
US automakers furious at Trump’s trade deal with UK — and here’s why
A group representing General Motors, Ford and Stellantis blasted President Trump’s trade deal announced with the United Kingdom, saying it would harm the US auto sector. British carmakers will be given a quota of 100,000 cars a year that can be sent to the
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ABC
What's in the US-UK trade framework announced by Trump?
Trump touted the framework but acknowledged details are being "written up." President Donald Trump along with Vice President JD Vance and Peter Mandelson, British Ambassador to the United States, address reporters in the Oval Office at the White House, May
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Newsmax
New Pope Recently Bashed Vance
The newly selected pope, Chicago-born Robert Prevost, recently bashed Vice President JD Vance and has shared several highly critical posts about President Donald Trump and his immigration policies. "There is nothing remotely Christian, American, or morally
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CNBC
Trump says he's pulling nomination of Ed Martin for top D.C. federal prosecutor
U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about a trade deal with the U.K., in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2025. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will pull his controversial nomination of Ed Martin
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Red State
President Trump Gives Full-Throated Support to Surgeon General Nominee Dr. Casey Means
During President Donald Trump's announcement of his trade deal with Great Britain, a reporter changed topics and asked about the new nominee for the United States Surgeon General. As our editor Becca Lower reported, President Trump removed his original nominee,
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The Atlantic
Trump’s Weak Position on Trade
The United States and China are finally going to talk. This weekend, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Switzerland to begin negotiations over the trade war that has strangled commerce between the two powers, ever
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New York Post
Use the UK agreement momentum to get more trade deals done fast, Mr. President
President Donald Trump’s freshly announced trade deal with the United Kingdom is a big win for the White House — one his team must expand by getting more agreements inked, pronto. With fine details still being ironed out, the deal will eliminate the 25% tariffs
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NPR
Trump is set to announce his first trade deal since his tariffs sent markets reeling
Trump is set to announce his first trade deal since his tariffs sent markets reeling toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP President Trump on Thursday is set to announce his first trade agreement since his steep tariffs last month roiled stock markets, teasing the
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New York Post
The UK deal is a good start, but Trump needs more to declare victory
More trade deals are coming, Donald Trump bellowed as he announced one with the UK, something he called “historic” before imploring people to buy the stock market or in his words, “you better go out and buy stock . . . This country will be like a rocket ship
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CNBC
Trump says 10% is floor for tariffs; 'Some will be much higher'
President Donald Trump on Thursday said that 10% will be the floor for his tariffs on imports from other countries that seek to reach trade agreements with the United States. "Some will be much higher because they have massive trade surpluses and in many cases
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Breitbart
White House: Trade Deal with U.K. Will Open Up $5 Billion in New Market Access for U.S.
The Trump administration has released details on the trade deal the United States has reached with the United Kingdom — the first agreement since Trump implemented his “Liberation Day” tariffs last month. The agreement between the allies covers products across
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CNBC
Trump to unveil United Kingdom trade deal, first since 'reciprocal' tariff pause
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 27, 2025. President Donald Trump is set to unveil a trade agreement with the United Kingdom
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Breitbart
Brexit Put Britain at the Front of the Queue, Defying Obama’s Dire Warning
When Barack Obama visited London in 2016, he delivered a stark warning to British voters considering Brexit: if the United Kingdom left the European Union, it would go “to the back of the queue” for trade deals with the United States. “And on that matter,
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New York Times
U.S. Trade Deal Could Lift U.K. Economy, but Won’t Transform It
But there are limits to how much an agreement would support the British economy as a whole. Although the United States is an important trading partner, trade flows are heavily skewed toward services, with Britain exporting £137 billion worth of services to
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Breitbart
Trump Hails Breakthrough Trade Deal With United Kingdom
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the first of his post tariff Liberation Day trade deals with the United Kingdom, revealing increased market access with “one of our closest and most cherished allies”. The United Kingdom and the United States of America
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New York Times
For Embattled Starmer, U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Will Count as a Win
Britain, even under a center-left Labour government, has escaped the harsh criticism that Mr. Trump has trained on the European Union and China, both of which he accuses of “ripping off” the United States in their trade relationships. That partly reflects
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Red State
Trump Announces Big, Beautiful Trade Deal
The first major trade deal is in, and appropriately, it's with the nation that was at one time America, Original Recipe. The United Kingdom has changed a lot since V-E Day, 80 years ago today, but maybe - just maybe - a new trade deal with the world's largest
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New York Times
Trump Administration to Announce Trade Deal With Britain
For Britain’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, the trade deal would offer vindication for his assiduous cultivation of Mr. Trump. During his visit to the Oval Office in February, Mr. Starmer turned up with an invitation from King Charles III for the president
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New York Post
Trump details framework of landmark US-UK trade deal: ‘opening up the country’
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Thursday that the US and UK had agreed on the framework of a trade deal – the first established since Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement last month. Trump, 78, told reporters in the Oval Office that the UK will
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Red State
Winning: Trump Admin Announces Yuge Trade Pact With United Kingdom
The dominoes are starting to go down. Thursday, the president took to his Truth Social account to announce a "full and comprehensive" trade deal with the United Kingdom. Advertisement The timing is fortuitous, coming as it does on the 80th anniversary of
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Breitbart
U.S.-UK Trade: Trump, Starmer Say First Post-Tariffs Agreement Today
A trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom may be unveiled on Thursday, the leaders of both nations have suggested. U.S. President Donald Trump said a “major trade deal” was being announced on Thursday, later adding the day will be “very
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Newsmax
Trump: Trade Deal With UK Is 'Full and Comprehensive'
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that an agreement with Britain would be a full and comprehensive one, amid expectations the two countries would soon sign a trade deal. Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that it would be the first of many but provided
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Newsmax
Futures Climb on Hopes of First Trade Deal Since Tariff Pause
U.S. stock index futures rose Thursday over optimism that the Trump administration was on the cusp of a breakthrough on trade policy, while chip stocks gained after news that a plan for fewer export curbs was in the offing. President Donald Trump posted late
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New York Post
Trump to announce major trade agreement with ‘big, and highly respected’ Britain: report
President Trump is expected to announce Thursday morning that the US has reached a trade deal with Britain, according to a report. The agreement would be the first one the Trump administration has struck with a foreign nation since the president announced
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BBC
US-UK trade deal: How good is Trump's deal for America?
How good is the UK trade pact for America? 47 minutes ago Share Save Natalie Sherman BBC News Share Save Watch: BBC asks Trump about US meat imports to UK When President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping taxes on imports from around the world last month, he
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BBC
US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals
US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals 4 hours ago Share Save Natalie Sherman BBC News Share Save Watch: US-UK relationship will soon be 'stronger than ever before' - Trump The US has agreed to reduce import taxes on a set number
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BBC
UK-US tariff deal: Cars, steel and beef
What is in the UK-US tariff deal? Just now Share Save Jennifer Meierhans Business reporter, BBC News Share Save Getty Images The US and the UK have reached a deal over tariffs on some goods traded between the countries. US President Donald Trump's blanket
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BIDEN, TRUMP, HARRIS, DECLINE
ABC
Trump administration considering releasing audio of Biden's interview with special counsel: Sources
President Joe Biden speaks on the Senate's recent passage of the National Security Supplemental Bill, which provides military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, at the White House, Feb. 13, 2024. United States Attorney Robert Hur speaks at a news conference
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Newsmax
Biden Blames Sexism for Trump's Win Over Harris
President Joe Biden said Thursday in his second TV interview since leaving office that he wasn’t surprised Vice President Kamala Harris lost to President Donald Trump in November. “I wasn’t surprised, not because I didn’t think the vice president wasn’t the
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ABC
Biden touts 'close' relationship with Harris, but 'not surprised' by her election loss
On ABC's "The View," Biden blamed sexism and racism against his vice president. Biden touts 'close' relationship with Harris, but 'not surprised' by her election loss Former President Joe Biden appears on ABC News' The View, May 8, 2025. Former President
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New York Post
The week in whoppers: Chuck Schumer slams Trump’s war on Jew-hate, Biden spins his record as a success and more
Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions This tweet: We say: What’s wrong with this guy? President Trump is pressing Harvard to clamp down on the harassment of Jews and abide by federal laws and court rulings barring discrimination. He
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ABC
Biden tells 'The View' that Trump has had 'worst 100 days' of any president
The Bidens were live in-studio for their first joint post-presidency interview. Biden tells 'The View' that Trump has had 'worst 100 days' of any president Former President Joe Biden appears on ABC News' The View, May 8, 2025. Former President Joe Biden
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Breitbart
Biden Claims VP Harris Had ‘Six Full Months’ to Run for President
Former President Joe Biden claimed Thursday on ABC’s “The View” that then-Vice President Kamala Harris had “six full months” to run for president after he dropped out of the race on July 21, 2024 just over three months before Election Day. Co-host Sonny Hostin
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Red State
Watch: Joe Biden on 'The View' Struggles to Explain Cognitive Decline Before Jill Can Come to the Rescue
Former President Joe Biden made his first broadcast appearance in the U.S. on Thursday since leaving the White House, and he struggled to explain his cognitive decline before his wife Jill stepped in to try and rescue him. Advertisement During Biden and the
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Newsmax
Biden Hires Dem Operative to Polish Reputation
Former President Joe Biden hired a Democrat operative to help with his legacy and improve his reputation, Politico reported. Biden hired Chris Meagher, who worked in his administration and has also worked for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former Transportation
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Newsmax
Biden Says He Takes 'Responsibility' for Trump's Win
Former President Joe Biden said Thursday he feels responsible for President Donald Trump's election victory last November because "I was in charge and he won." Biden made the comments in an interview on ABC's "The View," his first live TV interview since leaving
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New York Post
Biden stumbles over his words as he defiantly calls out Dems who claim he was in mental decline
Ex-President Joe Biden, in an appearance on ABC’s “The View” Thursday, defiantly challenged Democratic insiders and journalists who have come forward with credible reports of his failing mental acuity that ultimately led to him being struck from the 2024 ticket. “Since
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Breitbart
Nolte: Trump Considers Releasing Recording of Biden’s Infamous Robert Hur Interview
The Trump administration is considering the public release of former President Biden’s infamous interview with then-special counsel Robert Hur. Back in early 2024, Hur investigated Biden’s flagrant misuse of classified documents, which were “willfully retained”
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Red State
Former CNN Editor’s Excuse for Failing to Cover Biden’s Mental Decline Is So Pathetic: 'They Shamed You'
Former CNN journalist Chris Cillizza just offered a stunning excuse as to why the legacy media failed to cover President Joe Biden's physical and mental health ailments during his four years in office. Advertisement White House aides bullied them. That's
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Newsmax
Report: Energy Dept Cancels Biden's $4.5M Website, Logo Deal
President Donald Trump's Energy Department reportedly canceled a $4.5 million contract that the Biden administration awarded to develop a new agency website and logo. Under then-President Joe Biden in March 2023, the Energy Department awarded a contract to
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New York Post
Biden reveals on ‘The View’ he ‘wasn’t surprised’ Trump defeated Harris in 2024 election
Former President Joe Biden revealed Thursday in his first TV interview after leaving the White House that he “wasn’t surprised” President Trump trounced Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. “I wasn’t surprised, not because I didn’t think the vice president
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Red State
New: Trump 'Making Plans' to Release Infamous Biden Audio, and Journalists Are Already Lashing Out
The Trump administration is preparing to release the infamous audio of Joe Biden's 2023 interview with then-special counsel Robert Hur. According to Politico's Dasha Burns, multiple Republicans were "briefed" by White House officials on the plan, which would
Accessed 2025-05-08 10:05 ET
New York Post
Ex-CNN journalist speaks out on Biden’s health cover-up: ‘Ample evidence’
Former CNN journalist Chris Cillizza admitted there is “ample evidence” that former President Joe Biden’s aides covered up his cognitive decline by shaming reporters and making it uncomfortable to seek the truth. Cillizza, who previously served as CNN’s editor-at-large
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Newsmax
Trump Considers Releasing Biden-Hur Audio
Trump administration officials are preparing to release the audio from special counsel Robert Hur's interview with former President Joe Biden during the mishandling of classified documents investigation. Hur said he did not criminally charge Biden with mishandling
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COLUMBIA, PROTESTERS, LIBRARY, PRO
New York Times
A Year Ago, Columbia Security Was Hands-Off at a Protest. Not This Time.
A year ago, when masked pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied Hamilton Hall at Columbia University, the sole public safety officer who was present left the scene after notifying her supervisor. On Wednesday, demonstrators who swarmed into the main library
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New York Post
Columbia thugs’ violent library break-in: Letters to the Editor — May 9, 2025
The Issue: Anti-Israel thugs storming a Columbia University library, injuring two safety officers. The media need to get real about the so-called pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University and begin calling them what they are: anti-Israel anarchists
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Newsmax
Police Arrest Dozens of Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia
At least 80 people have been arrested following pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, the New York Police Department said on Thursday. On Wednesday, protesters forced their way into Butler Library on the Columbia campus, injuring two security officers
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Red State
Consequences Coming for Pro-Hamas Columbia University Protesters, Courtesy of Marco Rubio
As RedState’s Bonchie reported, pro-Hamas crazies tried to take over Columbia University Wednesday, and in a hilarious scene, were locked in the library by authorities instead of the usual practice of just letting them go to create more mayhem. This time, they
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Breitbart
Marco Rubio Vows Visa Crackdown After Columbia Library Takeover: ‘Pro-Hamas Thugs No Longer Welcome’ in U.S.
“Pro-Hamas thugs are no longer welcome in our great nation,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated while announcing that the United States is reviewing the visa status of individuals involved in the recent occupation of Columbia University’s Butler Library. On
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New York Post
Columbia silent over fate of masked anti-Israel student rioters who trashed campus library
Columbia University students and Jewish advocates called on the Ivy League school Thursday to crack down on the more than 80 anti-Israel rioters who took part in a violent takeover of a campus library. The elite Upper West Side school has so far kept quiet
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New York Post
Feds vow visa crackdown, deportations against ‘disgraceful’ anti-Israel Columbia University rioters
Republicans are calling for harsh measures to be taken against the anti-Israel rioters who stormed a Columbia University library — as the White House praised the Ivy League school for swiftly calling in cops to disperse the mob. “We are reviewing the visa
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Newsmax
Rubio: State Dept Reviewing Columbia Protesters' Visas
The State Department is reviewing the visa status of the "trespassers and vandals" who stormed Columbia University's library Wednesday, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "Pro-Hamas thugs are no longer welcome in our great nation," Rubio said in
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New York Post
Masked anti-Israel agitators who stormed Columbia library handed out pamphlets lionizing alleged Palestinian terrorist Bassel al-Araj
The masked anti-Israel rabble-rousers who stormed Columbia University’s library passed out flyers lionizing alleged Palestinian terrorist Bassel al-Araj as a “militant intellectual,” The Post has learned. The pamphlets were masterminded by the notorious radical
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Breitbart
Columbia: Police Arrest Pro-Palestinian Protesters Occupying Library
Police arrested multiple pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied the Butler Library on the Columbia University campus on Wednesday. The protesters, many wearing masks and kaffiyehs, were seen pushing through the security entrance at the Butler Library on Wednesday
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BBC
Watch: Moment protesters storm into Columbia University library
On Wednesday, dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters stormed into Columbia University's main library. According to a statement from the university president, two security officers were injured when protestors forced their way into Butler Library. Protesters
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BBC
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University 6 hours ago Share Save Share Save Watch: Moment protesters storm into Columbia University library New York police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters after they occupied
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TRUMP, ATTORNEY, CUTS, SPENDING
Newsmax
Johnson Seeks Smaller Tax Package, More Spending Cuts
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has told Republicans that he is pursuing a slimmed-down package of tax cuts over concerns that not enough spending cuts could be found to offset the original $4.5 trillion proposal, Politico reported Thursday. Instead, Republicans
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NPR
Trump pulls controversial pick for U.S. Attorney for D.C.
Trump pulls controversial pick for U.S. Attorney for D.C. toggle caption Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP President Trump announced he will withdraw his nomination for U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., following unified opposition from Senate Democrats and pushback
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Newsmax
ZOA Urges Ed Martin's Confirmation for US Attorney
The president of the Zionist Organization of America on Thursday offered support for Ed Martin as the U.S. Attorney for D.C., hours before President Donald Trump pulled Martin's nomination. "The U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C. play a crucial role
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ABC
Trump says Ed Martin will not be nominee for DC US Attorney
Trump said he will be announcing someone "who’s gonna be great." Trump says Ed Martin will not be nominee for DC US Attorney Ed Martin speaks at an event hosted by Rep. Matt Gaetz, at the Capitol in Washington, June 13, 2023. Ed Martin speaks at an event
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Newsmax
Trump to Pull DC US Attorney Nomination of Ed Martin
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would pull the nomination of conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital, after a key Republican senator said he could not support him for the job due to his defense
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New York Times
Trump Withdraws U.S. Attorney Nominee, Whose Extremism Tested Limits for G.O.P. Senators
Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, was breezing toward the office elevator in his signature trench coat in February when he passed a group of about 10 young prosecutors preparing to leave, framed diplomas and keepsakes in hand. “Whoa, what’s
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LA Times
Contributor: Trump's budget would lock in big-government spending and deficits
President Trump’s 2026 “ skinny budget ” is out, and at first glance it gives small-government advocates reason to cheer. It proposes deep cuts to domestic agencies, calls for eliminating redundant programs and gestures toward reviving federalism by shifting
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NPR
Trump budget proposal pairs cuts to some agencies with increased defense spending
Trump budget proposal pairs cuts to some agencies with increased defense spending Trump's budget proposal for next year includes cuts to some federal agencies paired with an increase in defense spending. What's not included is evidence of the billions DOGE
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ABC
GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid in Trump's tax breaks bill
As Republican leaders draft President Donald Trump’s big bill of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, dozens of more moderate Republicans from contested congressional districts have positioned themselves at the center of the ... House
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NPR
Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP
Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP toggle caption AP/Roscosmos Space Agency Press Service When Casey Dreier saw President Trump's proposed budget for NASA, he couldn't believe the numbers. "This is the worst NASA budget
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NPR
Turmp budget proposal pairs cuts to some agencies with increased defense spending
Turmp budget proposal pairs cuts to some agencies with increased defense spending Trump's budget proposal for next year includes cuts to some federal agencies paired with an increase in defense spending. What's not included is evidence of the billions DOGE
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PAKISTAN, INDIA, DRONES, MILITARY
Breitbart
India and Pakistan Claim to Shoot Down Each Other’s Drones as Kashmir Clash Continues
The conflict between India and Pakistan continued on Thursday, with each side accusing the other of using drones to attack military targets in a major escalation of hostilities. Both sides also claimed they were able to neutralize the drone attacks. The Pakistani
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NPR
India and Pakistan trade attacks amid risk of war between nuclear states
India and Pakistan trade attacks amid risk of war between nuclear states toggle caption Sajjad Hussain/AFP via Getty Images Pakistan's army said it shot down 25 military drones that fanned over population centers — including the city that houses Pakistan's
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Red State
Payback: One of the Murderers of Daniel Pearl Deleted by Indian Military Forces
On Thursday, the Indian government announced that it had killed one of the Islamic terrorists responsible for the murder of Jewish-American journalist Daniel Pearl. It took some time for this goblin to get what was coming to him, but there's an old saying,
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The Atlantic
Why This India-Pakistan Conflict Is Different
The conflict between India and Pakistan has just escalated faster than at any previous point since they both acquired nuclear weapons at the end of the 20th century. That may be because the two countries’ regimes have never been more alike. In the past, India’s
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Newsmax
India, Pakistan Trade Fire, Accusations
India fired attack drones into Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least two civilians, the Pakistani military said. India, meanwhile, accused its neighbor of attempting its own attack, as tensions soared between the nuclear-armed rivals. India acknowledged
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ABC
India says it intercepted 'drones and missiles' fired by Pakistan
India also said it targeted Pakistani sites, including an air defence system. India says it intercepted 'drones and missiles' fired by Pakistan An Indian paramilitary personnel stands guard near closed shops along a partially deserted street at the Lal Chowk
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Breitbart
India Eliminates Terrorist who Beheaded Daniel Pearl in Strike on Pakistan
India’s governing BJP party said on Thursday that its “Operation Sindhoor” counter-terrorist airstrikes on Pakistan “eliminated” Abdul Rauf Azhar, the operational commander of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist group and the mastermind behind American journalist
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New York Times
How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield
“These institutions have the appearance of corporate banks, but they’re basically very political institutions,” said Mr. Mundle, now the chairman of India’s Center for Development Studies. Loans are supposed to be approved on the merits of a particular project,
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Newsmax
Pakistani Military: India Fired Drones Into Pakistan
India fired attack drones into Pakistan on Thursday, with one wounding four soldiers, the Pakistani military said, a day after missiles struck several locations and killed more than two dozen people. Several drones were shot down, officials said. Hours after
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NPR
Not taking India-Pakistan escalation seriously a 'huge risk,' warns conflict expert
Not taking India-Pakistan escalation seriously a 'huge risk,' warns conflict expert toggle caption K.M. Chaudary/AP One of the largest escalations in the decades-old conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan is currently unfolding. An expert on the
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TRUMP, ATTORNEY, PIRRO, JEANINE
Red State
'The Eagle Has Landed': Trump Announces Ed Martin's New Role at DOJ
President Donald Trump caused a bit of a stir Thursday morning when, following his announcement of a major trade deal with the U.K., he took questions from reporters and, in the process, announced that he would be withdrawing the nomination of "Eagle" Ed Martin
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ABC
Trump appoints Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top prosecutor in DC
Pirro will serve as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Judge Jeanine Pirro speaks following an exclusive interview with Daniel Penny for FOX Nation, Dec. 10, 2024, in New York. Judge Jeanine Pirro speaks following an exclusive interview with
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Newsmax
Trump Taps Fox's Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after rescinding the nomination of his first choice. Pirro, who joined
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LA Times
Trump’s U.S. attorney appointee Jeanine Pirro will leave Fox News and ‘The Five’
Jeanine Pirro, co-host of the Fox News show “The Five,” will leave the network immediately after being appointed as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. A representative for Fox News confirmed her departure after Trump announced Thursday on Truth Social
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New York Post
Trump picks Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for interim DC US Attorney
President Trump went to the Fox News well once again to fill out his administration Thursday, picking “The Five” co-host Jeanine Pirro to serve as interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia. “Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and
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New York Times
Trump Names Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney in Washington
President Trump said on Thursday that he would name the Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro, whose false statements about the 2020 election were part of a lawsuit against the network, to be the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, hours after he was forced
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Newsmax
Trump Taps Fox's Jeanine Pirro as Interim US Attorney in D.C.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that former judge and prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, a host on Fox News, will be the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. "I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United
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Newsmax
Report: Trump Mulls Fox's Pirro as Top D.C. Prosecutor
President Donald Trump is considering former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, a host on Fox News, as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Ed Martin had been the acting U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., but his nomination was facing stiff resistance
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New York Post
Trump pulls nomination of embattled DC US Attorney pick Ed Martin: ‘Wasn’t getting the support’
WASHINGTON — President Trump is withdrawing his nomination of Ed Martin to serve as Washington, DC’s top federal prosecutor, he revealed Thursday after Senate Republicans balked at Martin’s past defenses of Capitol rioters. “He’s a terrific person, and he
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Red State
Whoa: Trump Says He's Pulling Ed Martin's Nom for US Attorney in D.C.
President Donald Trump held a press conference from the Oval Office Thursday morning to announce the momentous trade deal the U.S. has struck with the U.K., after which he took questions from the press. Advertisement One exchange came as quite a surprise:
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GATES, BILL, FOUNDATION, FORTUNE
Newsmax
Bill Gates: Elon Musk 'Killing World's Poorest Children'
Bill Gates says Elon Musk is "killing the world's poorest children" through massive cuts to the U.S. foreign aid budget. "The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one," Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft,
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New York Times
Bill Gates Accuses Elon Musk of ‘Killing Children’ by Cutting Foreign Aid
In his sharpest rebuke of the world’s richest man, a distinction he once held, Bill Gates accused Elon Musk at least twice in the past week of “killing” children in the world’s poorest countries by cutting foreign aid under the Trump administration. Mr. Gates,
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Newsmax
Bill Gates Pledges Remaining Fortune to Foundation
Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will now close in 2045, earlier than previously planned. Today, that would be worth an estimated $107 billion. The pledge is among the largest philanthropic gifts
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ABC
Bill Gates pledges remaining fortune to Gates Foundation
Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation FILE - Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Melinda French Gates smiles as she leaves June 23, 2023 the Elysee Palace in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, file) FILE
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New York Times
What to Know About Bill Gates’s Plans to Shut Down the Gates Foundation
In the next 20 years, Gates believes, progress will be ‘incredible.’ “This is a miraculous time,” he told me, with the most exciting work the foundation has ever done sitting in the R.&D. pipeline now, waiting to be delivered. It was almost hard to keep up
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New York Times
Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045
Donald Trump is the face of these cuts, but the cruelty of his administration is not the only story. After leaping upward in the 2000s, global giving for health grew very slowly through the 2010s. The culture of philanthropy has changed somewhat, too, with
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BBC
Bill Gates says he will give away most of his fortune by 2045
Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045 The Microsoft co-founder says he will speed up his charitable giving Mr Gates, 69, said his eponymous foundation has already given $100bn (£75bn) towards health and development projects, and that he
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FED, RATES, TRUMP, POWELL
NPR
The Fed keeps interest rates steady. And, U.S. plans to deport migrants to Libya
The Fed keeps interest rates steady. And, U.S. plans to deport migrants to Libya Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your
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New York Post
Trump blasts Fed Chair Jerome Powell again for not cutting rates: ‘Not in love with me’
President Trump renewed his criticism on Thursday of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, complaining the Fed is refusing to lower interest rates. Trump said cutting interest rates would be “like jet fuel” for the economy “but he doesn’t want to do it.” He
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CNBC
Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell a 'fool' after central bank keeps rates steady
President Donald Trump derided Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell once again Thursday, a day after the central bank voted to not lower rates because of economic uncertainty created by tariffs. Trump said in a Truth Social post: "'Too Late' Jerome Powell
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Breitbart
Trump Blasts Powell As A ‘Fool’ After Fed Holds Rates Steady
President Donald Trump once again took aim at Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, apparently unhappy with the central bank’s decision Wednesday to hold its interest rate benchmark steady. “‘Too Late’ Jerome Powell is a FOOL, who doesn’t have
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Newsmax
Trump: Fed Chair Powell Is a 'Fool' About Interest Rates
President Donald Trump early Thursday called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell a "fool" after the central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged one day earlier, citing the economic uncertainty created by his tariffs. "'Too Late' Jerome Powell is a FOOL,
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FEMA, CONGRESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATOR, NOEM
Breitbart
Kristi Noem: 'No Scenario' Where Kilmar Abrego Garcia Returns to U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem is making clear to Senate Democrats that “there is no scenario” where deported illegal alien Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an accused MS-13 gang member, domestic abuser, and human smuggler, is returned to
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NPR
FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony
FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency faced fresh upheaval Thursday just weeks before the start of hurricane season when the acting
Accessed 2025-05-08 17:05 ET
New York Post
FEMA’s acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s Homeland Security chief has replaced the acting administrator of the beleaguered Federal Emergency Management Agency as its continuing existence remains up in the air, an agency spokesperson said Thursday. Cameron Hamilton
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ABC
Democrats slam DHS secretary as Noem says Abrego Garcia 'not coming back' to US
Noem was in front of the Senate testifying on the 2026 DHS budget. Democrats slam DHS secretary as Noem says Abrego Garcia 'not coming back' to US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland
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Newsmax
FEMA Chief Abruptly Ousted Ahead of Hurricane Season
Cameron Hamilton, the acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has been ousted from his position by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a day after he told lawmakers in a hearing that he didn't support eliminating his agency. Hamilton,
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AIR, TRAFFIC, CONTROL, TRUMP
New York Post
Transportation boss Sean Duffy plots multi-billion-dollar overhaul of US air traffic control by 2028
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a plan Thursday to revamp the nation’s failing air traffic control system by 2028 — following a deadly plane crash outside Washington, DC and thousands of radar and communications outages that have spooked
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NPR
Trump administration unveils a modernization plan for air traffic control system
Trump administration unveils a modernization plan for air traffic control system toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he wants a full modernization of the nation's antiquated air traffic control system within four
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Newsmax
White House Proposes Overhauling Air Traffic Control System in Wake of Crashes
The Trump administration proposed a major overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system Thursday in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the outdated network. The plan calls for six new air traffic control
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New York Post
FAA vows to accelerate Newark Airport fixes — as Trump plans to overhaul air traffic control
The Federal Aviation Administration has vowed to accelerate fixes at New Jersey’s troubled Newark Liberty International Airport — as President Trump promised Thursday to overhaul the entire US air traffic control system, blaming ongoing problems on the previous
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Newsmax
Trump's Plan to Fix Air Traffic Control Faces Huge Hurdles
President Donald Trump vowed to “fix” the nation’s troubled air traffic control system, posting the promise on Truth Social hours before Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was expected to call for tens of billions of dollars to fund it. "Air Traffic problems
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JAMES, AG, FBI, LETITIA
Breitbart
Report: FBI Investigating Mortgage Fraud Claims Against Letitia James
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) — who has targeted President Donald Trump — regarding alleged mortgage fraud. A source told the New York Post that joining
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Newsmax
Rep. Stefanik Praises Investigation Into NY AG James
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., said she commends the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office for investigating New York Attorney Letitia James for mortgage fraud. "Nobody is above the law," Stefanik said "These serious allegations — falsifying records to secure favorable
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Red State
Good for the Gander: FBI Opens Formal Investigation Into Crusading NY AG Letitia James
New York Attorney General Letitia James is known primarily for one thing: her obsession to “get” Donald Trump. As we’ve reported, she achieved some “success” in her crusade, somehow getting a biased New York judge to fine Trump and the Trump Organization over
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New York Post
FBI opens formal criminal probe into New York AG Letitia James over alleged mortgage fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and US Attorney’s Office in Albany have launched a criminal investigation into mortgage fraud claims against New York Attorney General Letitia James, a source familiar with the probe told The Post. 3 The FBI launched a formal
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Newsmax
FBI Opens Criminal Fraud Probe Into N.Y. AG James
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Albany, New York, have opened a criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James over allegations of mortgage fraud, the Albany Times-Union first reported Thursday. The probe comes in the wake of
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CITY, FLAGS, BOISE, STATE
Breitbart
Dem-Run Cities Make Pride Flags Official Symbols to Sidestep Red State Laws
Democrat-run cities in Utah and Idaho are circumventing state laws restricting the display of flags on government property by adopting the flags of LGBTQ+ and other left-wing causes as official city banners, Associated Press reported. Both Republican-led states
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New York Times
New York City Predicted Record Tourism. Then Came Trump.
New York City is expected to welcome 400,000 fewer tourists this year than it did in 2024, a decline primarily driven by negative sentiment toward the United States among foreign travelers who have reconsidered their vacations. The city’s tourism agency, New
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NPR
City councils in Boise and Salt Lake City work around restrictions on LGBTQ+ flags
City councils in Boise and Salt Lake City work around restrictions on LGBTQ+ flags City councils in Boise and Salt Lake City have added LGBTQ+ pride flags to the banners that can be flown on city properties, working around new state laws that restrict which
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NPR
City councils in Boise and Salt Lake City defy state restrictions on LGBTQ+ flags
City councils in Boise and Salt Lake City defy state restrictions on LGBTQ+ flags City councils in Boise and Salt Lake City have added LGBTQ+ pride flags to the banners that can be flown on city properties in defiance of recent state laws that restrict which
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YELLOWSTONE, BISON, GORED, YEAR
Newsmax
Yellowstone Park Visitor Gored by a Bison
Yellowstone National Park rangers report that an adult male visitor was gored by a bison at the park Sunday. A release from the park said the 47-year-old man was a visitor from Cape Coral, Florida. Rangers said the man "was gored by a bison after he approached
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ABC
Man gored by bison in year's first attack by Yellowstone's most dangerous wild animal
Yellowstone National Park has recorded the year’s first violent encounter between a visitor and bison, just weeks into the busy summer season Man gored by bison in year's first attack by Yellowstone's most dangerous wild animal FILE - Vehicles block the entrance
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Red State
Tales of Yellowstone: Another Tourist Gets Too Close to Bison, Pays the Price
This just in: Big animals that can weigh in at a ton, have inch-thick hides, masses of matted hair that is nearly as good as chain-mail armor, that wear big curved perforators on their heads, and that have prickly temperaments, can be dangerous. The animal
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HIGH, SCHOOL, STUDENT, STABBING
ABC
1 student killed, 2 hurt in stabbing outside their high school; suspects at large
The attack appeared to be gang-related, police said. 1 student killed, 2 hurt in stabbing outside their high school; suspects at large Police speak on scene at a recent stabbing at Santa Ana High School, May 7, 2025, in Santa Ana, Calif. Police speak on
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New York Post
Texas high school baseball star on life support after playing ‘Senior Assassin’ just weeks before graduation
A standout Texas high school baseball star is on life support after he was seriously injured while playing a water gun game wildly popular among teens across the US. Isaac Leal, 17, a senior at South Grand Prairie High School, was chasing his classmates through
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New York Post
1 student killed, 2 wounded in stabbing outside Southern California high school
SANTA ANA, Calif. — One student was killed and two others were wounded in a stabbing in front of a Southern California high school Wednesday, authorities said. The three male Santa Ana High students were taken to a hospital, where one of them died and the
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GEORGIA, SENATE, BUDDY, CARTER
Red State
Trump and Kemp Strategize for Georgia Senate Race—Here’s What’s at Stake in 2026
The 2026 midterm elections may feel a ways off, but the race for Georgia’s Senate seat is already heating up — and it could be one of the most pivotal contests of the cycle. With a razor-thin Republican majority in the U.S. Senate and Democrats eyeing every
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New York Times
Buddy Carter to Run for Georgia Senate, Seeking to Challenge Jon Ossoff
The most vulnerable Democratic senator heading into next year’s midterm election has drawn his first challenger. Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia, a Republican, announced his entry on Thursday into the primary race seeking to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff,
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Newsmax
Rep. Buddy Carter Announces Bid for Georgia Senate
Georgia Republican Rep. Buddy Carter officially announced his candidacy for Senate on Thursday hoping to unseat current Democrat Senator Jon Ossoff. "I'm running for U.S. Senate. Georgians will have a very simple choice in 2026: do you want a MAGA warrior
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SURGEON, GENERAL, TRUMP, PICK
New York Times
Laura Loomer Targets Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General as Kennedy Pushes Back
President Trump’s selection of Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-educated wellness specialist and book author, as his next surgeon general provoked a vigorous debate on Thursday over whether someone who is not a practicing physician should serve as the nation’s top
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Newsmax
Kennedy Hits Out at Critics of Surgeon General Pick
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. on Thursday defended President Donald Trump’s choice for Surgeon General, Dr. Casey Means, who has come under fire from the right and the left following her nomination. Trump on Thursday announced he
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LA Times
Meet the L.A. holistic doctor and wellness influencer who is Trump’s choice for surgeon general
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, attends a confirmation hearing at the U.S. Capitol for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary on Jan. 29. President Trump’s choice of Dr. Casey Means, a Los Angeles holistic medicine doctor and
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TRUMP, BUSH, STAMP, MELANIA
New York Post
Melania Trump unveils new stamp featuring Barbara Bush portrait in ceremony honoring the late first lady
Two first ladies shared a stage when Melania Trump unveiled a giant-sized stamp featuring a portrait of the late Barbara Bush at the White House on Thursday. The current first lady announced that the matron of the Bush political dynasty would be featured on
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Newsmax
First Lady Unveils Postage Stamp Honoring Barbara Bush
First lady Melania Trump unveiled a new U.S. postage stamp honoring Barbara Bush in a White House ceremony Thursday, praising the late first lady's legacy of advocating literacy, social progress, and family devotion, The Hill reported. Melania Trump offered
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New York Post
Trump, Melania share tender moment at White House Mother’s Day event: ‘She’s almost too good’
WASHINGTON — President Trump showed his wife Melania some love with a European-style exchange of kisses Thursday as he turned over the lectern to her at a White House pre-Mother’s Day celebration of military moms. “I especially want to thank one of the best
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WEINSTEIN, MODEL, 16, HARVEY
Newsmax
Ex-model Tearfully Tells Jury That Harvey Weinstein Sexually Assaulted Her When She Was 16
A former model tearfully testified Thursday that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16 years old, calling it the most "horrifying thing I ever experienced" to that point. Kaja (KEYE'-ah) Sokola, an aspiring actor at the time, told jurors
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New York Times
Former Model Testifies That Weinstein Molested Her When She Was 16
After that encounter, Mr. Weinstein assaulted her several more times in the early 2000s, Ms. Sokola said. The incident that she described occurring she was a minor is too old to be the subject of criminal charges. But four years later, Ms. Sokola said, she
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New York Post
Harvey Weinstein accuser recalls screaming in terror during alleged sex assault by disgraced movie mogul: testimony
One of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers recalled screaming in terror during an alleged sexual assault by the fallen movie mogul in which he also name-dropped A-list celebrities, jurors heard during emotional testimony Thursday. “I raised my voice, screaming,” Kaja
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SALT, REPUBLICANS, BIG, NEW
New York Post
New York House Republicans reject proposed $30K cap on SALT deductions: ‘Insulting’
Four House Republicans from New York fumed Thursday over what they described as an “insulting” offer from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and the lower chamber’s tax policy panel to cap state and local tax (SALT) deductions at $30,000. Reps. Mike Lawler,
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Newsmax
SALT Republicans Willing to Tank Reconciliation Package
A group of Republican congressmen in blue states said they will oppose the Republican budget bill unless they get the deal they want on deducting state and local taxes (SALT). "It is a hill I am willing to stake my entire congressional career on," Rep. Nick
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Newsmax
GOP Divisions on 'Big Beautiful Bill' Endanger Deadline
House Republicans are becoming more divided on passing a reconciliation package that meets with President Donald Trump's call for a "big beautiful bill" by their self-imposed Memorial Day deadline. Cuts to Medicaid and raises for the state and local tax (SALT)
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NETANYAHU, TRUMP, DEFEND, ISRAEL
Red State
Netanyahu Says 'Israel Will Defend Itself by Itself' After Trump Announcement of Ceasefire With Houthis
After four years of former President Joe Biden throwing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Jewish state under the bus at every opportunity in deference to Gazan Palestinians as the Israel-Hamas war raged on, Netanyahu was beyond relieved after
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Breitbart
Report: Trump ‘Disappointed’ in Netanyahu, Will Go It Alone in Middle East
A report in Israel’s Israel Hayom says that President Donald Trump is “disappointed” in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has decided to make his next moves in the Middle East without him. The report, published in Hebrew and citing two sources
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Newsmax
Netanyahu: 'Israel Will Defend Itself by Itself'
Israel will continue to defend itself by itself, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared, one day after President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of a ceasefire with the Houthi terror group. Netanyahu on Wednesday again talked to the Israeli public
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TRUMP, XI, PUTIN, UNITED
Breitbart
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin Promise to ‘Safeguard’ Globalism from Trump
Genocidal Chinese dictator Xi Jinping held an extended private meeting and press event alongside Russian strongman Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday in which he declared that China and Russia were ready to “safeguard the global multilateral trading system,”
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New York Times
Putin and Xi Present a United Front as They Face an Unpredictable Trump
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping, the leader of China, presented their countries as guardians of stability and historical memory on Thursday, at a meeting in Moscow a day before celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory
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New York Times
Putin and Xi Present a United Front as They Face an Unpredictable Trump
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping, the leader of China, presented their countries as guardians of stability and historical memory on Thursday, at a meeting in Moscow a day before celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory
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EU, TARIFFS, EUROS, DISPUTE
CNBC
EU to launch dispute against U.S. tariffs as it sets out 95 billion euros in countermeasures
EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional relations and Transparency, Maros Sefcovic attends a press conference at the end of a Foreign Affairs council in Trade format at the EU Council building in Luxembourg on April 7, 2025. The
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Newsmax
EU Prepares $107B in Tariffs on US if Talks Fail
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has announced a list of American products that could be targeted for tariffs worth more than $107 billion if trade talks with the Trump administration fail. The commission said it will consult
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REPUBLICANS, PLANNED, DEFUNDING, PARENTHOOD
Breitbart
Some Moderate Republicans Voice Opposition to Defunding Planned Parenthood
Several moderate Republicans reportedly voiced opposition to defunding Planned Parenthood in a reconciliation package during a closed-door meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) on Tuesday, NOTUS reported,
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New York Post
Some congressional Republicans oppose defunding Planned Parenthood in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill
Some centrist Republican lawmakers have signaled opposition to including provisions defunding Planned Parenthood in sweeping legislation intended to advance President Trump’s second-term agenda. A GOP aide familiar with the House deliberations surrounding
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TRUMP, 39, TAXES, RICH
Newsmax
Trump Seeks 39.6 Percent Tax on $2.5M-Plus Earners
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, including a new top tax bracket and eliminating longstanding breaks, as Republicans look for ways to fund sweeping economic reforms, Bloomberg reported. Trump’s proposal,
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New York Times
Trump Revives Push for Higher Taxes on the Rich
President Trump has asked House Speaker Mike Johnson to include a tax hike on rich Americans in the sprawling fiscal package lawmakers are putting together, according to two people familiar with the request, reviving an idea that many Republicans have opposed. Mr.
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PRIVATE, LINE, JETS, FIGHTING
New York Post
Bernie Sanders refuses to apologize for flying on private jets for ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour: ‘You think I’m gonna be sitting on a waiting line at United?’
That’s rich! Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders refused to apologize for chartering private jets to ferry him across the country as part of his campaign to rip the wealthy — snapping, “You think I’m gonna be sitting on a waiting line at United … while 30,000 people
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Breitbart
Sanders on Private Jet Use During Fighting Oligarchy Tour: Can’t Wait in Line at Airport, I’ll Keep Using Private Jets
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) defended spending large sums of money on private jets during The Fighting Oligarchy Tour and other times by saying that “You run a campaign and do you three or four
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SLUDGE, SEWAGE, TOXIC, MARYLAND
New York Times
How to Know if Toxic Sewage Sludge Has Been Used in Your Community
For the past year, I’ve been reporting on how “forever chemicals,” a group of toxic contaminants known as PFAS, can end up in our sewage and farmland. It’s not well known, but when wastewater treatment plants treat our sewage or wastewater, there’s a thick
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New York Times
Sewage Sludge Fertilizer From Maryland? Virginians Say No Thanks.
In 2023, sewage plants in Maryland started to make a troubling discovery. Harmful “forever chemicals” were contaminating the state’s sewage, much of which is turned into fertilizer and spread on farmland. To protect its food and drinking water, Maryland has
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TRUMP, IRAN, CENTRIFUGES, DESTROY
Newsmax
Trump on Iran Nukes: Must 'Blow Them Up'
President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to Iran during an interview Wednesday on "The Hugh Hewitt Show," declaring that the Islamic Republic must dismantle its nuclear program or face overwhelming military force. "There are only two alternatives — blow
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Breitbart
Trump: Iran Has to Turn Over Uranium, Destroy Centrifuges or Get Blown Up
On Wednesday’s “Hugh Hewitt Show,” President Donald Trump discussed nuclear talks with Iran and stated that Iran has to turn over its uranium and either deactivate or destroy their centrifuges or else they will face strikes from the United States. Host Hugh
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MISSED, HEART, SQUAD, FIRING
NPR
A firing squad tried to shoot a prisoner in the heart. They missed, autopsy indicates
A firing squad tried to shoot a prisoner in the heart. They missed, autopsy indicates toggle caption David Weiss Editor's note: This story includes detailed descriptions of executions. A South Carolina man executed last month by firing squad may have suffered
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New York Post
South Carolina firing squad ‘botched’ execution of cop killer Mikal Mahdi as bullets missed heart, left him alive ‘longer than was intended’
A South Carolina firing squad tried to shoot a convicted cop killer in the heart and missed in a “botched” execution that left him in “excruciating” pain as he bled out, according to an autopsy and experts. Mikal Mahdi, 42 — who murdered a South Carolina police
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NORTH, AMERICA, EMBARKING, PERFORM
Newsmax
The Who Will Perform One Last Time in North America
British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they will perform hits from six-decade career during "The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour,"
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ABC
The Who embarking on one last tour in North America this summer
British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer The Who embarking on one last tour in North America this summer Pete Townshend poses for photographers during the announcement of ' The Who: The Song Is Over, The North
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NICHOLS, TYRE, POLICE, MEMPHIS
New York Times
In Tyre Nichols Case, an Out-of-Town Jury Heard a Familiar Police Defense
Even before the state trial began last month for the former police officers charged with fatally beating Tyre Nichols in Memphis, the defense notched an important victory. The officers’ lawyers persuaded the judge to seat a jury from the area around Chattanooga,
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NPR
3 former Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols
3 former Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols A Tennessee jury acquitted three former Memphis police officers of second-degree murder in the high-profile 2023 beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols. National 3 former
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GULF, HOUSE, AMERICA, RENAMING
Breitbart
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘Gulf of America’ Renaming Bill Passes House
The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday to codify President Donald Trump’s “Gulf of America” executive order, with only one Republican joining the Democrats in voting against the name change. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) directed her staff to begin the
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Newsmax
House Approves Gulf of America Name
The Republican-led House passed a bill Thursday that would rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and direct federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name. President Donald Trump already signed an executive order
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IRANIAN, CHINESE, OIL, SANCTIONS
Newsmax
US Sanctions Chinese Firms Over Iranian Oil Shipments
On Thursday, the Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refiner and port operators accused of facilitating shipments of Iranian crude oil, intensifying economic pressure ahead of key trade talks with China on Saturday, Axios reported. The move
Accessed 2025-05-08 17:05 ET
Red State
'Maximum Pressure': Trump Admin Sanctions Chinese Refineries for Facilitating Iranian Oil Exports
After four years of kid-glove treatment by the Biden administration, the mullahs in Iran started to get awfully comfortable. They bankrolled anti-American terrorist groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, they continued their nuclear weapons program, and they
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MOTORIST, OFFICER, MISTRIAL, CASE
New York Times
Mistrial in Murder Case Against Michigan Officer Who Shot Motorist
At one point, when both men were on the ground, Mr. Lyoya is seen in the videos grabbing the officer’s stun gun. Mr. Schurr then repeatedly demanded that Mr. Lyoya drop the device, but he did not, the videos show. The officer then pulled out his firearm and
Accessed 2025-05-08 11:05 ET
BBC
Patrick Lyoya: Mistrial declared in case against officer in fatal shooting of black motorist
Mistrial declared in case against officer in fatal shooting of black motorist Supporters and family members of Patrick Lyoya, including his Father Peter (Left) and mother Dorcas (Centre) at a protest rally in 2022 "It hurts. My family, my wife, we are bleeding,"
Accessed 2025-05-08 18:05 ET
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FETTERMAN, UNION, OUTBURST, SEN
ABC
Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union, sources say
FILE - Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks to a reporter near the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File) FILE - Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks to a reporter near the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington,
Accessed 2025-05-08 06:05 ET
New York Post
Sen. Fetterman’s alarming outburst at union meeting leaves staff member crying: ‘Why does everyone hate me’
US Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers’ union in his home state when things quickly went south. Before long, Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and questioning why “everybody is mad at me,” “why does
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REQUEST, TRUMP, LAWYERS, ADDITIONAL
Newsmax
Abrego Garcia's Lawyers Request Additional Depositions
Attorneys for deported illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia have requested that Judge Paula Xinis authorize three additional depositions in order determine the government's efforts to facilitate Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S. The motion filed in U.S.
Accessed 2025-05-08 13:05 ET
Newsmax
Trump Admin Again Asserts State Secrets Privilege
President Donald Trump's Justice Department again asserted the state secrets privilege to withhold information in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case, according to multiple reports. Abrego Garcia, an illegal migrant, was deported to El Salvador because
Accessed 2025-05-08 10:05 ET
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TRUMP, THREATENING, BOYCOTT, CENTER
Red State
Ric Grenell Drops Some Reality on Kennedy Center Performers Threatening Boycott of Trump Appearance
To paraphrase something my colleague Susie Moore stated in an earlier piece about the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals providing much-needed guidance to lower courts on a miniscule group of the barrage of cases against President Trump and his administration, we
Accessed 2025-05-08 20:05 ET
Breitbart
Kennedy Center Director Slams ‘Les Misérables’ Actors as ‘Vapid and Intolerant’ for Threatening Boycott over Trump
A delicate group of Kennedy Center actors who threaten to call curtains on a President Donald Trump visit have been excoriated for their intolerance. CNN first reported ten out of the 12 actors in a Les Misérables tour group plan to boycott the D.C. institution’s
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