Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The next bishop for West Virginia Catholics will be an El Salvador-born advocate for immigrants who has opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown policies. Pope Leo XIV announced Friday the appointment of
Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden administration
A Trump administration task force has alleged wide-ranging discrimination against Christians during the tenure of former President Joe Biden, claiming in a new report they were targeted in areas such as education, tax law and prosecution of
Weinstein accuser continues testifying after saying she was struggling with stress
NEW YORK (AP) — The accuser at Harvey Weinstein ′s rape retrial resumed testifying Friday, a day after she said she was having difficulty focusing on the witness stand. Jessica Mann returned to court for further questioning
Restless Democrats challenge party establishment while trying to loosen Trump’s grip on Washington
NEW YORK (AP) — Maine just sent a blunt message to the Democratic Party’s national leaders. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills was forced to abandon her U.S. Senate campaign on Thursday, unable to generate sufficient fundraising or enthusiasm
Exclusive-US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls, sources say
By Alexander Cornwell TEL AVIV, May 1 (Reuters) – A U.S. military-run body near Gaza that critics say failed in its mission to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and boost aid flows to besieged Palestinians is set to
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts. Louisiana has suspended
Meet Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s new surgeon general nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump’s latest pick for the vacant role of U.S. surgeon general, a nomination that ended the embattled campaign of his previous candidate, Dr. Casey Means, after it became
Trump says he’s still considering a taxpayer-funded deal to bail out Spirit Airlines
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said he’s still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines. The president didn’t offer details about the proposal but told reporters as he prepared to leave the White House
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Friday it has partnered with seven tech companies to tap into their artificial intelligence capabilities, allowing the military to boost its use of AI to help it fight wars. Google, Microsoft,
Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted of secretly lobbying for Maduro’s Venezuela
MIAMI (AP) — A former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was convicted Friday in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela during the first Trump