Pope Leo XIV is emerging as a cautious voice of moral opposition to President Trump's policies, challenging the president's approach to world affairs without calling him out by name. Why it matters: The first U.S.-born pontiff is in a "unique position" and standing as an international figure because of the nature of the office, papal scholars tell Axios. The big picture: Leo has become outspoken about immigration and conflicts, and increasingly vocal in opposing the Iran war. - As the war enters a second month, he used his Palm Sunday address to note that Jesus rejects "those who wage war." - That was in stark contrast to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's comments at a Pentagon prayer service last week, during which he prayed for…
Pope Leo XIV is emerging as a cautious voice of moral opposition to President Trump's policies, challenging the president's approach to world affairs without calling him out by name. Why it matters: The first U.S.-born pontiff is in a "unique position" and standing as an international figure because of the nature of the office, papal scholars tell Axios. The big picture: Leo has become outspoken about immigration and conflicts, and increasingly vocal in opposing the Iran war. - As the war enters a second month, he used his Palm Sunday address to note that Jesus rejects "those who wage war." - That was in stark contrast to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's comments at a Pentagon prayer service last week, during which he prayed for…Open
Rep. James Comer on alleged hospice fraud in the Golden State: "Everyone uses hospice in their deepest, darkest time of need. And to find out that billions of dollars of fraud has occurred in hospice in California is sickening to any taxpayer."
CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference held its annual event in Dallas this year, and held its straw poll for the attendees preference for the GOP nominee for president in 2028
The lift does not impact asylum seekers from 39 countries the Trump administration determined lacked adequate screening measures and under Trump's travel ban, who make up the bulk of the 1.5 million applicants.
President Trump hinted Monday that the Iran war may be over soon — the latest in a series of occasions he has teased that the conflict might end. Why it matters: Trump's messaging on the Iran war's endgame is all over the map as he attempts to make his case to the American people that the conflict will not lead to prolonged war . Reality check: The U.S. is currently in its fifth week of the Iran war, running up against Trump's original timeline of four to five weeks . - The U.S. has sent 50,000 troops to the Middle East as a part of the ongoing conflict, with no immediate end in sight. - Though the White House had stopped short of signaling troops on the ground, taking over Kharg Island or storming into Iran to take uranium have…
President Trump hinted Monday that the Iran war may be over soon — the latest in a series of occasions he has teased that the conflict might end. Why it matters: Trump's messaging on the Iran war's endgame is all over the map as he attempts to make his case to the American people that the conflict will not lead to prolonged war . Reality check: The U.S. is currently in its fifth week of the Iran war, running up against Trump's original timeline of four to five weeks . - The U.S. has sent 50,000 troops to the Middle East as a part of the ongoing conflict, with no immediate end in sight. - Though the White House had stopped short of signaling troops on the ground, taking over Kharg Island or storming into Iran to take uranium have…Open
On Monday’s “Finnerty,” Rob Finnerty breaks down the “No Kings” protests, pushing back on claims from Democrats and left-leaning media that suggest President Trump is a “king.”
SOMALI FRAUD FALLOUT: Amid chatter about potential legal deportation of Rep. Ilhan Omar, journalist Liz Collin and former deputy White House counsel Gene Hamilton join "Rob Schmitt Tonight" to unpack the situation.
After President Trump said Sunday that “we have a lot of great candidates” when asked about Casey Means’s nomination, the White House reiterated its support for her.
