The arguments over the new pope are breaking down among the usual lines. The conservative side views the Catholic Church as a bulwark worshipping science, transgenderism, feminism, vulgar popular culture and other evils of modernism. It loves tradition and the Latin Mass. The “progressive” side wants to welcome immigrants, legal or not; deify the LGBT […]
During a blitz of interviews with the president’s favorite love-hate partner, the media, President Donald Trump offered one particular insight into the inner workings of his tariff strategy: The country’s millions of small businesses are not a priority. During an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, in addition to taking credit for […]
When the fitness influencer Kate Mackz uploaded her newest running-themed interview video, she had no idea she was about to become the internet’s latest punching bag. But Mackz had stepped into a minefield by doing something that in the ultraprogressive TikTok ecosystem is still unthinkable: humanizing a Trump administration official. For context, Mackz’s content is […]
Hours-long delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport are being addressed with a $15 billion framework to fast-track aviation infrastructure upgrades, while the FAA relies on outdated technology and the NOTAM system has failed twice in the past two months.
Pakistan on Wednesday called India’s overnight strikes an “unlawful act of war,” as tensions between the neighboring countries reached their highest point in decades. The latest force came amid fallout from an attack last month in India-controlled Kashmir, a region claimed by both countries. Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) issued a statement Wednesday in which...
The half-brother of Vice President Vance was projected to advance in Cincinnati’s mayoral primary, setting up a long-shot bid to oust incumbent Democratic Mayor Aftab Pureval, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cory Bowman, who is a pastor and local coffee shop owner, moved on in the top-two nonpartisan primary election on Tuesday that also included...
PBS and its member stations are being threatened by a presidential executive order, which could undermine the foundation of American civic life and the free space for truth, education, and shared experience.
Forget 911. When the Trump administration has an emergency, it just calls nine — justices, that is. At the Supreme Court, a staggering number of emergency appeals are pending, most brought by the administration and ranging from birthright citizenship to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to independent agency leader firings. There are nine emergency...
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meeting with President Trump will not on its own repair parlous U.S.-Canadian relations, but at least the two leaders were civil toward each other. Trump repeated his fantasy of making Canada our 51st state, while Carney politely and firmly replied “never.” It could have been much worse. In fact, both leaders showed respect,...