Pope Leo XIV apologizes for Vatican’s role in legitimizing slavery
No pope had ever publicly acknowledged the Vatican’s role in giving European sovereigns explicit authority to subjugate and enslave “infidels.”
What Elon Musk’s latest culture war ranting shows about his waning relevance
Musk’s one-man battle against “The Odyssey” is another symptom of his waning influence on the world outside the hothouse of X.
Admiral Cooper’s testimony highlights the wrong way to honor our military this Memorial Day
Our military has strived mightily since its Vietnam War nadir to ensure that the American way of fighting comports with the law of war and American values.
Charlie Sykes slams Trump’s arch as a monument to his ‘massive ego’
“At least the ballroom, they tried to put some lipstick on it by saying, ‘We need it for security,’” Sykes said. “What the hell do you do with an arch?”
Local DAs warn federal agents against showing up at polling places, threaten prosecution
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner told MS NOW that any agent who intimidates voters “better get ready for the handcuffs.”
What decreased NIH research spending means for cancer patients
The Trump administration proposes cutting $6 billion from the National Institutes of Health. Philanthropy cannot replicate the scale of government-backed research.
Texas GOP runoff suddenly looks like a potential wipeout — according to prediction markets
A presidential endorsement has sent challenger Attorney General Ken Paxton’s chances surging online.
British Royal Navy prepares to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz
British forces have been training to assist with high-tech mine-sweeping capabilities once the U.S. and Iran can reach a deal to end fighting.
Trump’s Iran deal up in the air amid GOP blowback
“We’re talking about a posture where we may accept the nuclear material remaining in Iran? How does that make sense at all?” Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said.
21-year-old identified as gunman in shooting on security checkpoint near White House, sources say
Sources identified the suspected gunman as Nasire Best, who had previous encounters with the Secret Service. A bystander was wounded in the crossfire.
