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Cardinals Condemn Trump’s Papal AI Post as 'Mockery' of Church Mourning Pope Francis
U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited criticism from Catholic leaders and religious groups after posting what appears to be an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope on social media, just days before the Vatican's conclave to elect a new pontiff. T 
U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited criticism from Catholic leaders and religious groups after posting what appears to be an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope on social media, just days before the Vatican's conclave to elect a new pontiff. T -
Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Largest School Voucher Law in U.S. History, Triggering Public School Funding Fury
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday signed into law a $1 billion universal school voucher program that will make all 5.3 million students in the state's K-12 public education system eligible for private school tuition subsidies, marking a historic shift in U.S. education policy and a major victory for conservatives nationwide. The measure positions Texas as the 16th state to offer universal access to school choice funds and the largest in terms of student eligibility. 
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday signed into law a $1 billion universal school voucher program that will make all 5.3 million students in the state's K-12 public education system eligible for private school tuition subsidies, marking a historic shift in U.S. education policy and a major victory for conservatives nationwide. The measure positions Texas as the 16th state to offer universal access to school choice funds and the largest in terms of student eligibility. -
Rubio Condemns Germany’s Extremist Designation of AfD as Trump Allies Back Far-Right Party
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply criticized Germany on Friday following its decision to classify the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist organization, intensifying tensions between Washington and Berlin over domestic surveillance and political expression. 
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply criticized Germany on Friday following its decision to classify the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist organization, intensifying tensions between Washington and Berlin over domestic surveillance and political expression. -
Trump Moves to Strip Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status, Calls Harvard ‘Political Entity’
President Trump on Friday declared his intention to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, intensifying his administration's months-long confrontation with the Ivy League institution over its handling of campus antisemitism and compliance with federal directives. 
President Trump on Friday declared his intention to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, intensifying his administration's months-long confrontation with the Ivy League institution over its handling of campus antisemitism and compliance with federal directives. -
Civil Liberties Groups Alarmed as ICE Taps Palantir for New Surveillance System Aimed at Millions
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded Palantir Technologies a $30 million no-bid contract to build a new deportation-focused database system for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, deepening the company's long-standing role in U.S. immigration enforcement. 
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded Palantir Technologies a $30 million no-bid contract to build a new deportation-focused database system for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, deepening the company's long-standing role in U.S. immigration enforcement. -
RFK Jr. Sparks Measles Outrage With ‘Fetus Debris’ Vaccine Claim as CDC Reports 884 U.S. Cases
More than 880 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. since February, including at least 660 in Texas, amid rising vaccine hesitancy fueled by inflammatory claims from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently asserted the MMR vaccine contains "aborted fetus debris." 
More than 880 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. since February, including at least 660 in Texas, amid rising vaccine hesitancy fueled by inflammatory claims from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently asserted the MMR vaccine contains "aborted fetus debris." -
Kamala Harris Slams Trump Tariffs as ‘Reckless,’ Warns They’re ‘Inviting a Recession’ in First Major Speech Since Election Loss
Former Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticized President Donald Trump's trade policies on Wednesday, warning that his sweeping tariff regime is "clearly inviting a recession" and characterizing his administration as a "self-serving vision of America" that threatens the country's democratic foundations. 
Former Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticized President Donald Trump's trade policies on Wednesday, warning that his sweeping tariff regime is "clearly inviting a recession" and characterizing his administration as a "self-serving vision of America" that threatens the country's democratic foundations. -
Elon Musk Steps Back from Trump Administration as DOGE Cuts Fall Short of $2 Trillion Goal
Elon Musk, once the central figure of Donald Trump's second-term agenda to overhaul the federal government, is retreating from his role atop the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as political backlash grows and Tesla reports steep losses. Musk, who had pledged to eliminate $2 trillion in "waste and fraud," told reporters and investors he will scale back his Washington presence beginning in May. 
Elon Musk, once the central figure of Donald Trump's second-term agenda to overhaul the federal government, is retreating from his role atop the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as political backlash grows and Tesla reports steep losses. Musk, who had pledged to eliminate $2 trillion in "waste and fraud," told reporters and investors he will scale back his Washington presence beginning in May. -
U.S. and Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals Deal After Weeks of Disrupted Negotiations and Oval Office Confrontation
The Trump administration finalized a long-delayed economic partnership agreement with Ukraine on Wednesday, securing U.S. access to Kyiv's rare earth minerals in a deal that both sides framed as a step toward reconstruction and peace, following months of stalled negotiations and political tension. 
The Trump administration finalized a long-delayed economic partnership agreement with Ukraine on Wednesday, securing U.S. access to Kyiv's rare earth minerals in a deal that both sides framed as a step toward reconstruction and peace, following months of stalled negotiations and political tension. -
U.S. Backs Israel at World Court, Argues No Duty to Work with UNRWA in Gaza Aid Effort
The United States told the International Court of Justice on Wednesday that while Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, it is under no legal obligation to cooperate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the primary provider of assistance to Palestinian refugees. The remarks came during a weeklong hearing at the U.N.'s top court, where judges are considering an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations in the occupied territories. 
The United States told the International Court of Justice on Wednesday that while Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, it is under no legal obligation to cooperate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the primary provider of assistance to Palestinian refugees. The remarks came during a weeklong hearing at the U.N.'s top court, where judges are considering an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations in the occupied territories.
