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After pope's remark, White House defends praying for US troops

After pope's remark, White House defends praying for US troops

The White House on Monday defended praying for US troops engaged in the Iran war after Pope Leo XIV warned that God rejects the prayers "of those who wage war." "I don't think there is anything wrong with our military leaders or with the president

Powell probe leaves US Fed leadership change in limbo

Powell probe leaves US Fed leadership change in limbo

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insulted and criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, famously calling him a "numbskull" and demanding the independent central bank lower interest rates despite stubbornly high inflation. The Trump administration has ramped up the pressure on Powell, initiating an unprecedented investigation into him

Justice Department sues Minnesota over rules for girls sports

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit Monday against Minnesota, alleging the state's sports policies violate federal civil rights laws that protect against sex-based discrimination. Title IX, the landmark federal law enacted in 1972, prohibits sex-based discrimination

TSA not 'truly normal' until Congress funds DHS, White House says

(The Center Square) – Lines at airports will not be "truly normal" until Congress agrees to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Leavitt spoke at the White House Press briefing on Monday, providing an update on funding for the department

Paychecks and passengers at US airports start moving

Paychecks and passengers at US airports start moving

Congestion at US airports is expected to ease this week after President Donald Trump ordered security officers be paid despite a partial government shutdown. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired on February 14 because of a budget standoff in Congress over controversial immigration enforcement operations carried out by

Trump continues pressure on Iran to make a deal

(The Center Square) – Pressure is mounting for Iran to come to a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz, or risk destruction, despite President Donald Trump being optimistic a deal will be reached soon. Trump confirmed the U.S. is engaging in “serious discussions” with a “new, and more reasonable

Legislators will take up Secretary of State postcards, outreach at upcoming meeting

Legislators will take up Secretary of State postcards, outreach at upcoming meeting

A spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s Office said Friday the agency sailed through a recent audit of federal funds with a perfect score and some high praise. However, the state Legislative Audit Division will conduct its own review of more recent spending of Help America Vote Act dollars,