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After Francis’ progressive papacy, will the next pope shift toward tradition?

The Catholic Church now enters a critical period as it prepares for one of the most diverse and ideologically charged conclaves in history. Within 20 days of the pontiff's death, 120 of the 135 eligible cardinal electors will gather in the Sistine Chapel to select his successor.

April 21, 2025

Lawmakers call on Chief Justice Roberts to address rising threats against federal judges

Two House Democrats have urged Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. to seek congressional support in combating the alarming rise in threats against federal judges.

April 21, 2025

‘There will be consequences’: China’s warning to America’s trade allies

China has issued a stark warning that it will punish countries that participate in U.S.-led trade talks aimed at isolating Beijing, escalating tensions in an already contentious global economic landscape.

April 21, 2025

Trump administration’s gang deportation program faces Supreme Court roadblock

The Supreme Court has issued an emergency order halting deportations to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA), showing an unprecedented willingness to intervene in President Trump's immigration enforcement actions.

April 20, 2025

Going back to basics: Why Gen Z is trading smartphones for flip phones

Generation Z is increasingly abandoning smartphones in favor of basic flip phones as young people embrace "dopamine diets" to combat digital addiction and constant connectivity.

April 18, 2025

U.S. construction industry caught between Trump’s timber plans and housing affordability

President Trump is making a bold move to reshape America's timber industry, directing federal agencies to boost domestic lumber production while investigating whether foreign imports pose a national security threat.

April 18, 2025

A 90-year precedent in danger: How Trump could gain unprecedented firing powers

The Supreme Court is expected to consider a landmark case that could give President Trump expanded firing powers by potentially overturning a 90-year-old precedent that limits presidential authority.

April 17, 2025

The nuclear red lines: Why U.S.-Iran talks may be doomed before they begin

The United States and Iran are at odds ahead of anticipated nuclear negotiations, with Tehran declaring uranium enrichment a "non-negotiable" right even as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has authorized renewed talks.

April 16, 2025

Email evidence shows Zuckerberg feared Instagram could be ‘disruptive’ to Facebook

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent more than seven hours testifying in a high-stakes antitrust trial that could force his company to divest Instagram and WhatsApp.

April 16, 2025

Xi challenges Trump’s tariffs while strengthening China’s ties with Southeast Asian countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping is using his Southeast Asia tour to position China as a stabilizing force for free trade, contrasting with recent market disruptions caused by the U.S. tariffs.

April 15, 2025

‘Get Trump’: Inside the FBI’s controversial Crossfire Hurricane investigation

Newly released files from the FBI's "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation have sparked controversy by reportedly showing a "fervor to frame" former President Trump, according to documents obtained by congressional investigators.

April 15, 2025

Federal funding went to group secretly texting children about sex without parental consent

A new report reveals that the federal government provided funding to an organization that secretly texted children about sexual matters without parental knowledge or consent.

April 14, 2025

The shrinking pop song: How TikTok, Spotify and streaming are reshaping music

Pop songs are getting shorter as artists adapt to the demands of digital platforms.

April 14, 2025

Trump administration plans new semiconductor tariffs on smartphones after exemption

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has announced that smartphones and electronics initially exempted from President Trump's recent 145% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods will soon face new "semiconductor sectoral tariffs" in the coming months.

April 13, 2025

Beyond legal reasoning: The unusually personal language of judges ruling against Trump

Federal judges are facing scrutiny for their unusually pointed language when ruling against President Trump's executive actions, with critics labeling the phenomenon "Trump Derangement Syndrome on the bench."

April 11, 2025

Kermit, Usher and athletes: Inside the depoliticization of college graduations

Top colleges are avoiding political commencement speakers during President Trump's second term, instead opting for entertainers, athletes, academics and entrepreneurs.

April 11, 2025

House Republicans adopt Senate budget plan after securing $1.5 trillion cut commitment

House Republicans narrowly passed a budget resolution on Thursday with a 216-214 vote, overcoming initial resistance from fiscal hawks who were skeptical of the Senate's approach to spending cuts.

April 10, 2025

The FBI’s secret files? Inside allegations of hidden anti-conservative operations

The FBI faces intensifying examination over allegations it concealed information about past anti-conservative actions while promoting officials involved in controversial operations.

April 10, 2025

Democratic governors dig in as Trump’s energy order threatens state climate laws

Democratic governors across the country are mobilizing their legal teams as the implications of President Trump's sweeping executive order on energy become clearer two days after its signing.

April 10, 2025

Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs after just 14 hours, retains 10% baseline

President Trump announced a 90-day pause on his recently implemented reciprocal tariffs, marking a significant reversal of his "Liberation Day" trade policy that had sparked widespread economic concerns.

April 9, 2025