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Published on May 9, 2025

Did Pope Leo XIV Vote in the 2024 Election? What We Know

Pope Leo XIV voted in the most recent election, reported CBS News, but questions still linger about where he stands politically. Why It Matters The Papal Conclave came to a close Thursday evening after the election of Pope Leo XIV—born in Chicago as Robert …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

The New Pope's Connection To Trump's Biggest Enemies Has To Sting

Of all the congratulations that Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has received since he was elected the head of the Catholic Church, Donald Trump's was likely not high on his list of expected praise. "Congratulations to Cardinal Robert …

Source: The List - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Robin Kelly Launches Senate Bid to Succeed Dick Durbin, Citing Experience and Grit

Experienced, battle-tested and worthy. It’s for those reasons that Rep. Robin Kelly has launched her bid for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat, joining Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in what’s expected to be a hotly-contested primary …

Source: Chicago Defender - Illionis - Left-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

Krishnamoorthi holds first event of Senate campaign in front of Peoria childhood home

Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi held his first campaign event since announcing his candidacy for U.S. Senate with a stop in Peoria, surrounded by supporters in front of his childhood home. The 51-year old Schaumburg Democrat officially launched his …

Source: NPR Illinois - Pending
Published on May 9, 2025

Faithful and political elite praise the selection of the 1st American pope

Key points: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, was elected pope the second day of balloting Pope Leo’s rise through the Catholic Church spans three continents, with deep ties to Peru and the Vatican Leaders across the U.S. celebrate his …

Source: Arizona Capitol Times - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Leo XIV Delivers Mass On First Full Day As Pope: Urges Missionary Work To Uplift ‘Ordinary People’ (Live Updates)

Topline Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, previously known as Robert Francis Prevost, returned to the Sistine Chapel the day after his election to deliver a mass for the College of Cardinals, where he described his role as …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Trump y líderes políticos estadounidenses felicitan al Papa León XIV: ‘Un gran honor para nuestro país’

Hombres ondean una bandera estadounidense mientras el cardenal Robert Francis Prevost, quien eligió el nombre papal León XIV, aparece en el balcón central de la Basílica de San Pedro en el Vaticano el 8 de mayo de 2025, tras su elección durante el cónclave …

Source: The Leaven - Kansas - Indeterminate
Published on May 9, 2025

As Trump ally Bill Ackman targets Harvard, Penny Pritzker is showing her backbone

Back off, Bill Ackman. The billionaire Harvard alum is once again bloviating about his alma mater. After campaigning for the ouster of Claudine Gay, Harvard’s first Black president, he‘s now set his sights on pushing out Penny Pritzker, the first woman to …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Pope Announcement Sparks Global Response Across Social Media

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE A New Pope Is Chosen by the Vatican The Vatican has officially named a new Pope, signaling the start of a new era for the Catholic Church. The announcement followed days of deliberation inside the Sistine Chapel, …

Source: Black America Web - Left-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

Rubio just got an additional job in Trump’s administration — and he’s not the only one wearing multiple hats

Both Trump and Rubio are confident that the administration can broker a deal that would bring an end to the war. Amid firings and government shake-ups, the Trump administration has repeatedly been assigning additional job roles to Cabinet members and other …

Source: KLIN News Talk - Nebraska - Indeterminate
Published on May 9, 2025

White House Reveals Why it Fired Librarian of Congress

The White House has revealed why the administration fired the first female congressional librarian, Dr. Carla Hayden. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused Hayden of putting "inappropriate books for children" in the …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

There Are Many Ways You Can Tell That the New Pope Is American. This Might Be the Best One.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The Catholic Church has a new supreme pontiff—and he’s from the South Side of Chicago. These are words that no reporter alive today …

Source: Slate Magazine - Left-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

Trump calls election of first American pope a 'great honor'

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has called the election of the first American pope a "great honor" for the country and said he looks forward to meeting him. Trump is among the many American political figures applauding the historic …

Source: Saudi Gazette - Indeterminate
Published on May 9, 2025

Chicago reacts to the election of the city's own Pope Leo XIV

CHICAGO — When Sherry Stone learned that childhood friend Robert Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, she got on her computer and did what few people can do: She emailed him a note of congratulations. "I told …

Source: ABC News - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Trump quick to celebrate Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S.-born pope

Open this photo in gallery:A bishop dances with a U.S. flag, after the announcement that U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected by the conclave as new pope, with the name Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican, on May 8.Eloisa Lopez/Reuters Donald Trump …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

ABC News Just Can’t Quit Ye Olde ‘Joe Biden, Devout Catholic'

The most Biden-sycophantic network newscast was unable to help itself on the day of the election of the first American pope. During a roundup of presidential reactions to Pope Leo XIV, correspondent Rachel Scott went to a tired but true hook: “Joe Biden, …

Source: NewsBusters - Right-wing
Published on May 8, 2025

Trump calls Robert Prevost's election as first U.S. pope 'such an honor'

President Donald Trump congratulated Robert Francis Prevost after his election as pope Thursday, making him the first American-born pontiff in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, of Chicago, will be known as Pope Leo XIV. "It is …

Source: CNBC - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

ABC News Just Can’t Quit Ye Olde ‘Joe Biden, Devout Catholic”

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Embed Code <iframe title="MRC TV video player" width="640" height="360" src="https://mrctv.org/ …

Source: CNSNews - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

First American Pope Named: Trump, Vance Congratulate Robert Francis Prevost On Election As Pope Leo XIV (Live Updates)

Topline Robert Francis Prevost will lead the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first pope to hail from the United States—and American leaders have begun sending their congratulations. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected to be the …

Source: Forbes - Neutral

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on May 7, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Forge Alliance for Israel Advocacy in the Nation’s Capital

Influential rabbis and pastors met in Washington, D.C. to urge Congress for stronger support for Israel. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Influential rabbis and pastors met in Washington, D.C. to urge Congress …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Coast Guard Commander Recognizes TravelingWiki's Work During PA Announcement to his American Airlines Pittsburgh Flight

On May 2, 2025, US Coast Guard Aux. Div. Commander Oliveria, AA Captain, recognized TravelingWiki to his passengers en route to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During extensive …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

RHRC Receives Legislative Funding to Advance Rural Health Sustainability and Payment Reform

Legislative funding empowers RHRC to advance sustainable rural health models and payment reforms, improving access and care quality in underserved communities. MANHEIM, PA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rural Health …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:02 GMT

2025 Poll of Older Women Reveals Hesitancy Toward Electing a Woman President in U.S.

2025 national survey of women over 50 finds Lady Boomers may be the proverbial wrinkle in the political ointment ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent national survey of women over the age of fifty * finds that …

Distribution channels: Politics, U.S. Politics ...
Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:35 GMT

VetComm CEO Kate Monroe Featured on California Insider, Sharing Her Journey from Marine to Veteran Advocate

Marine Veteran and VetComm CEO Discusses Overcoming Adversity and Empowering Veterans to Access the Benefits They Are Owed on California Insider SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO and co-founder of …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:13 GMT

George Magazine Announces New Public Relations Manager

George Magazine is excited to announce Karen Walker as their new Public Relations Manager. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- George Magazine is excited to announce Karen Walker as their new Public Relations Manager. …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Commends President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer for Reaching Historic Trade Deal

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), commends President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Starmer for reaching a historic …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:02 GMT

Statement from NRLCA President Don Maston on the Appointment of David Steiner as USPS Postmaster General

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Postal Service is one of our nation’s oldest and most trusted institutions, rooted in a 250-year legacy of public service. As the USPS Board of Governors confirms …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Historic Cali Crypto Tour Closes in Sacramento with Lawmakers, Builders & Policy Powerhouses United for Crypto Progress

Stand With Crypto and DIFA took over the Capitol—uniting crypto leaders and lawmakers to protect innovation and build a safer digital future. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The historic California Crypto Tour concluded …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:55 GMT

ELYSIAN’s 10th Anniversary Weekend Honors Global Trailblazers

A Weekend Celebration of Women Who Move the World in Philanthropy, Tech, Fashion, Wellness and Politics NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ELYSIAN, a women’s luxury lifestyle brand based in Spartanburg, South Carolina …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:53 GMT

Lawsuit Compels Nationwide Public Review of Plutonium Bomb Core Production

Federal Register of May 9 Outlines Process of National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to Prepare Programmatic EIS on Expanded Plutonium Pit Production AIKEN, SC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the National Nuclear …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

Rare Coins and Precious Metals Reassert Safe-Haven Role as Gold Surges and Recession Fears Mount

Hard Asset Management Highlights Historical Resilience and Strong 2025 Market Performance SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the price of gold surpassing $3,300 per ounce and growing concern over a global economic …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 02:05 GMT

2025-62 – GOVERNOR GREEN, ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ ANNOUNCE $700 MILLION SETTLEMENT IN PLAVIX LAWSUIT

DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA GOVERNOR GREEN, ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ ANNOUNCE $700 MILLION SETTLEMENT IN PLAVIX LAWSUIT News Release …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 02:05 GMT

The Civil Rights Division Hosts the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations in America at the Justice Department to ...

On May 7, 2025, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon welcomed the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations in America to the Justice Department to address the alarming rise in Anti-Semitism since October 7th, as well as the Civil …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 02:05 GMT

Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Assertio Therapeutics Inc. Agrees to Pay $3.6M to Resolve Allegations that It Violated the ...

The Justice Department announced today that Assertio Therapeutics Inc., formerly known as Depomed Inc., (Assertio), a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, has agreed to pay $3.6 million to resolve claims that Assertio violated the …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 02:05 GMT

Second Leader of Notorious Philadelphia ‘10th and O Crew’ Sentenced to Over Four Years for Opioid Drug Conspiracy

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced today in the District of New Jersey to four years and nine months in prison for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, a highly addictive controlled substance. According to court documents, between March 2019 and March 2024, …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 02:05 GMT

New Jersey Woman Sentenced to Prison for Forced Labor and Other Federal Crimes

A New Jersey woman was sentenced on Wednesday to 45 months in prison for forced labor and other crimes related to her coercive scheme to compel two victims to perform domestic labor and childcare in her home. Bolaji Bolarinwa, 51, of Moorestown, previously …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 02:05 GMT

Ivorian Men Arrested for International “Sextortion” and Money Laundering Scheme Resulting in Minor’s Death

Four men in Côte d’Ivoire have been arrested on criminal charges relating to their role in an international “sextortion” scheme that targeted thousands of victims, including minors, throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Spain, and …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 02:04 GMT

Former D.C.-Area Attorney Charged with Tax Crimes and Making False Statements to Federal Authorities

An indictment was unsealed today charging an attorney with evading taxes on approximately $1 million of income, as well as filing false tax returns and making false statements to federal authorities. Richard Graham Foote O’Donoghue previously lived in …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 02:04 GMT

Ohio Man Charged with Threatening State Public Officials

A New Albany, Ohio, man has been charged with federal crimes related to sending at least 65 letters and emails to 34 victims, including state public officials, a local TV station and law enforcement, threatening to kill Ohio public officials. Many of the …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 02:04 GMT

Justice Department and City of Albuquerque Seek Termination of Consent Decree Covering the Albuquerque Police Department

Note: View joint motion here. The Justice Department and the City of Albuquerque filed a joint motion today seeking U.S. District Court approval to terminate the federal consent decree covering the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) since 2015. The joint …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 02:04 GMT

Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding Police Officer in Destroying Evidence of Fatal Shooting

Joshua M. Rogers of Memphis, Tennessee, pleaded guilty yesterday to a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c) for his role in destroying evidence related to a police officer’s fatal shooting of a man identified by the initials R.H. With the plea, Rogers admitted …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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