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What is this going on…
– From floppy disk Flight delay: Top Lawmaker warns that US Air System is scheduled to restart
–north korea South Korea says it will launch short-range ballistic missiles into the sea
– Traveler’s weight lights up Actual ID The deployment method after 2005 will finally take effect: “I think that’s important.”
Habemus Papam Americanum
president Donald Trump After being elected Thursday, he celebrated the new Pope Leo XIV, saying it was a “great honor” to have the American-born cardinal chosen to succeed Francis.
“congratulations Robert Francis Prebust Cardinal, He was just named Pope. Trump said on his true social platform, on his true social platform, as if to show that Conclave had led the decision about who would lead the Catholic Church shortly after the white smoke emerged from the Vatican.
“It’s such an honor to realize he was the first American Pope. What a thrill and what a wonderful honor for our country. I look forward to seeing Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!”read more
Trump congratulates Pope Leo XVI after he is nominated for First American Pope. 5/8/25 (Images created using Getty Images)
White House
Biden’s Legacy: Biden hires veteran Democrat communicators as he aims to defend his former president’s discolored reputation
rubi-all: Marco Rubio went from his rival to Trump’s Point Man, but can he handle it?
Rejected: Federal judge blocks Trump administrators from dismantling three agencies
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after David Purdue was sworn in as U.S. ambassador to China at a ceremony at the White House Oval Office in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
The world stage
Red Dawn: Xi stands with Putin against “international bullying” amid the Trump trade war
Secret Facilities: Satellite image reveals secret Iranian nuclear weapons facilities
Beware: Trump will stop military strikes with the Houssis, but experts warn Iran-backed terrorist groups remain a major threat
Capitol Hill
Big Gulf: House votes to permanently change the name of Trump Bay
On his way to Super Bowl LIX, President Trump signed an order declaring February 9th “American Gulf Day.” (Daniel Trock/White House Chief Photographer)
Right flank defense: Senators say Dems “eats herself” as Fetterman faces new scrutiny
Wallet power: Conservative Firebrand Torch Blue State’s immigration policy, in major lawsuits
“Don’t underestimate her”: AOC components weigh in Prez Run, reminding Gop of the defeat of Shock Joe Crawley
Border crackdown: Illegal immigrant killers could face death penalty under the new GOP bill
All over the US
“Walking the park”: Actual ID deadlines come and go – Airports report business as usual
People lined up at TSA Checkpoints reveal their thoughts on the processing of actual ID implementations at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on the first day. (Robin Rayne from Fox News Digital) (Fox News Digital)
Not legal: Deportation to Libya would violate court orders without prior notice, federal judges say
Gang arrest: Tren de Aragua member suspected of five people arrested for human smuggling bust: Texas Sheriff
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