The pope also called for the international community to work toward advancing a two-state solution.
AI:Pope Leo XIV has issued a fresh plea for an immediate cessation of violence against Palestinians, continuing his recent pattern of addressing global instability through religious moral authority. Beyond calling for an end to hostilities, the Pope is urging the international community to move past current stalemates and commit actively to advancing a two-state solution in the region.Open
Fidel Castro's daughter Alina Fernandez sounds the alarm on socialist candidates on "Sunday Report."
AI:Alina Fernandez, daughter of Fidel Castro, warns against the rising threat of socialist candidates during an appearance on Sunday Report, highlighting the dangers that socialist ideologies pose to society.Open
Hundreds of migrants have again attempted to cross from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. This time, Moroccan officials fended them off, raising new questions about the crossing of July 30.
AI:Hundreds of migrants have once again attempted a mass crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with Moroccan officials intervening to fend off the surge and preventing further incursions into Spanish territory. This latest attempt follows a pattern of ongoing border instability in the region, including previous mass crossings fueled by online misinformation and significant demographic shifts that have left large portions of the enclave inhabited by non-ethnic Spaniards. The recurring nature of these incursions continues to strain local security and highlights the persistent failure to secure Spain's borders against coordinated migration surges.Open
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn't done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts.
AI:Hurricane Lala has weakened back to a tropical storm after skirting Hawaii's coastline, though the system continues to lash the Big Island with heavy rain and hurricane-force wind gusts. Despite avoiding a direct landfall, the storm remains dangerous for residents dealing with ongoing weather impacts.Open
President Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday to press them to carry out their commitment to disarm , according to two sources familiar with the meeting. Why it matters: This was Kushner's first meeting with Hamas leaders since the signing of the agreement to end the war in Gaza last October . - The unusual meeting came as the White House and Trump's Board of Peace push both Hamas and Israel to move to the next phase of the U.S. 20-point peace plan. - Kushner is expected to visit Israel on Monday and meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss "corresponding steps" Israel must take, the source said. Behind the scenes: Board of Peace high representative Nickolay Mladenov and former British…
AI:President Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to demand they fulfill disarmament obligations as part of the administration's Board of Peace peace plan. Joined by high-level representatives like Tony Blair and Egyptian intelligence officials, Kushner pushed for concrete, verifiable steps toward the complete decommissioning of Hamas weapons and military infrastructure. The push seeks to transition governance in Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic body, ensuring Hamas has no future role in regional leadership. As part of this strategic pressure, Kushner is set to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu to coordinate Israeli withdrawals and humanitarian efforts contingent upon Hamas's compliance with total demilitarization to…Open
President Trump and his allies continue their retribution campaign, now with new reporting that prosecutors examined a firm that had ties to the judge in Trump’s hush-money case. George Conway, co-Founder of the Lincoln Project and James Sample, Professor at Hofstra University Law Professor and author of, “Who Decides Who Decides” Substack join The Weekend to discuss.
AI:George Conway and law professor James Sample criticized Attorney General Todd Blanche’s recent speech regarding his anti-weaponization fund, characterizing the administration's rhetoric as pure gaslighting. This commentary follows ongoing investigations into prosecutorial conduct and potential conflicts of interest involving firms linked to judges from President Trump's previous legal challenges.Open
Basil Smikle, MS NOW Political Analyst and Professor of Practice at the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University, and former Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party, and Matthew Bartlett MS NOW Political Analyst, Republican strategist, and former Trump appointee to the State Department join The Weekend to discuss.
AI:Political analysts Basil Smikle and Matthew Bartlett discussed the deepening partisan divide and strategic messaging battles as the midterm elections approach. The discussion focused on how both parties are attempting to frame their platforms to counter current political trends, including recent polling shifts and the ongoing struggle for economic narrative control amidst a changing national landscape.Open
New reporting by the New York Times revealed that for the past year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago has been investigating the Democratic fundraising firm, Authentic Campaigns Inc., once co-owned by Loren Merchan, the daughter of the Judge in Trump’s Hush Money Trial in New York
AI:New reporting from the New York Times reveals that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago has launched an investigation into Authentic Campaigns Inc., a Democratic fundraising firm formerly co-owned by Loren Merchan, daughter of the judge involved in Trump's hush money trial. George Conway characterized this investigative development as an extreme example within the context of ongoing reporting regarding the President's retribution campaigns.Open
Sen. Ed Markey is locked in a primary battle with Rep. Seth Moulton to defend his seat.
AI:A fierce generational struggle has emerged within the New England Democratic primaries as Senator Ed Markey faces a direct challenge from Representative Seth Moulton for his Senate seat. This intra-party conflict highlights the growing rift between the establishment and the progressive wings of the party, mirroring broader national trends where younger voters and anti-establishment factions are increasingly testing the dominance of long-serving incumbents. As the Democratic Party navigates internal divisions over policy direction and age leadership, this primary battle serves as a critical litmus test for which faction will ultimately command the party's future influence in the Northeast.Open
AI:As the commander of U.S. Central Command visits the USS Abraham Lincoln to address ongoing reports regarding crew conditions and mental health concerns, historical precedents suggest that these tensions often emerge during extended deployments in volatile regions. This visit comes amid a persistent media campaign attempting to paint a picture of abject misery aboard the vessel, despite denials from Navy leadership and CENTCOM officials who have characterized such claims as dishonest or inaccurate. The situation underscores the intense scrutiny facing military operations as the carrier navigates the complexities of its current deployment and the broader geopolitical landscape.Open
