VATICAN CITY — Red curtains are hung on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Sistine Chapel is furnished with tables, ballots, pens, and vote-counting equipment. The Room of Tears is prepped with fresh, white papal vestments in sizes suitable for any possible pontiff. In less than 24 hours, voting-age members of the College of […]
The Senate confirmed Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration on Tuesday, installing him at the helm of the agency as it undergoes changes driven by the Department of Government Efficiency. A longtime figure in the financial industry, Bisignano has led Fiserv as its chairman since 2020. In a February interview with CNBC, he […]
Maine Republican state Rep. Laurel Libby condemned Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) for pushing an agenda that the majority of her constituents disagree with when it comes to biological boys participating on teams comprised of biological females. Libby was in Washington, D.C., last month at a press conference where Attorney General Pam Bondi announced she was suing […]
President Donald Trump is meeting with the FIFA Task Force at 3:30 p.m. He created the task force through an executive order for the 2026 World Cup. HOUSE COMMITTEE TO CREATE TASK FORCE TO ENSURE SAFETY AT LARGE EVENTS HOSTED BY US The White House said Trump chairs the task force, which will oversee preparations […]
(The Center Square) – Amidst economic issues, Nevada lawmakers have announced a $191 million shortfall for the state’s upcoming two-year budget. In a blow to the Nevada’s 2025-27 budget, the state Economic Forum panel placed revenue at roughly $12.2 billion over the next two years, down from $12.4 billion. The near $191 million gap, which […]
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with the Trump administration in allowing the Department of Defense to enforce its ban on most transgender military service members while litigation continues. In a brief order, the justices granted the administration’s emergency request to stay a lower court injunction that had blocked the policy, which bars individuals with […]
(The Center Square) – Republicans Monday blasted Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ vetoes of bills designed to protect communities from criminal illegal immigrants. The vetoes were two of 23 that Hobbs announced late Friday. While Republicans hold majorities in both houses of the Legislature, they don’t have enough seats to override the Democratic governor’s vetoes. ARIZONA AND […]
House Democrats are filing a discharge petition to prevent changes to Medicaid and food stamps in the Republican-led megabill to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda. House Democratic leadership announced the petition, a legislative maneuver that could let the minority party outmaneuver House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), during a Tuesday press conference with the ranking members […]
(The Center Square) – Louisiana is looking to join several states in cracking down on access to mobile applications for underage individuals. Under House Bill 570, teens would need parental permission to download apps like TikTok, Snapchat or Instagram. TRUMP OPEN TO EXTENDING TIKTOK SALE DEADLINE FOR A THIRD TIME The legislation, which passed without objection, […]
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gently rebuffed President Donald Trump’s desire to annex Canada on Tuesday in a White House meeting aimed at easing tensions between the two countries. “Well, if I may, as you know, from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale,” Carney told Trump. “Having met with the […]
