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Pope Leo comes into his own with Trump spat

Pope Leo comes into his own with Trump spat

Mild-mannered and measured no longer: US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iran's centuries-old civilisation was the red line that prompted Pope Leo to show his colours, analysts say. Leo XIV, the first US pope, had been largely leaving criticism of the Trump administration

Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support

Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support

(DES MOINES, IOWA) Thousands of Americans will soon gather to celebrate April 20 – or “4/20” – the most important day of the year for cannabis enthusiasts. But this year, a cloud of uncertainty will hang over these celebrations. After years of success, the movement to legalize recreational and medical cannabis

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives set April 21, 2026, as the date to hear from and question top Pentagon officials Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, head of U.S. Africa Command, about the war in Iran.

CNN’s Scott Jennings Gets Rounded On by Ana Navarro & Abby Phillip

Scott Jennings took some hits from fellow panelists on the Wednesday episode of CNN NewsNight. As the conservative commentator defended Donald Trump, host Abby Phillip, along with Ana Navarro, David Hogg, and more, hit back at him. During a conversation about Trump’s contentious relationship with Pope Leo XIV, Navarro

Stocks rise as optimism over Mideast war takes hold

Stocks rise as optimism over Mideast war takes hold

Wall Street stocks climbed higher Thursday, adding to records as investors greeted optimistic comments from US President Donald Trump about negotiations with Iran while shrugging off a jump in crude prices. After veering between gains and losses much of the day, all three major US indices finished in the black.

Struggling DHS agencies plead with Congress for funding security

(The Center Square) – Department of Homeland Security agencies are requesting a total of $63 billion in fiscal year 2027 appropriations from Congress – even as Congress continues to withhold DHS funding for the current fiscal year. The Homeland Security bill is the only fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill to remain unpassed.

WATCH: U.S. military strikes continue daily along Pacific drug routes

(The Center Square) – The U.S. military's recent surge against suspected drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific has underscored President Donald Trump's aggressive anti-drug strategy, with five deadly strikes since April 11, raising the total number of destroyed vessels to 53. This campaign marks a