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Pope Leo XIV responded forcefully to criticism from Donald Trump on Monday, saying he has “no fear” of the administration and will continue speaking out on global conflicts based on his religious mission. Speaking to reporters while traveling to Algeria as part of a multi-country African visit, the Chicago-born pontiff emphasized that his role is […]

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will move forward with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after high-stakes negotiations with Iran ended without a breakthrough. The talks, held in Islamabad and involving U.S., Iranian, and Pakistani officials, failed to resolve key disputes—particularly over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and control of the critical […]

A growing controversy surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California has quickly expanded from a state-level campaign issue into a high-stakes conflict in Congress, with potential consequences for both his political future and the balance of power in the House. Swalwell, who is campaigning to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom in California, is facing multiple accusations […]

A partial collapse at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia has left one person dead and two others still missing, as emergency crews continue a difficult and time-sensitive search operation. The incident unfolded around 2:17 p.m. on April 8 at a job site in the Grays Ferry neighborhood near 30th Street and Grays Ferry […]