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What is this going on…
– From floppy disk to flight delay: Top lawmakers warn that they are planning to reboot
– North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea says
– After the 2005 law finally takes effect, travelers should consider a real ID rollout: “I think it’s important.”
Habemus Papam Americanum
President Donald Trump celebrated the new Pope Leo XIV after being elected Thursday, saying it was a “great honor” to have the American-born cardinal chosen to succeed Francis.
“Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevast, who was just named Pope. It’s a great honor to realize he was the first American pope,” Trump said on his true social platform shortly after the white smoke emerged from the Vatican, indicating that white smoke had decided to lead the Catholic Church.
“It is a great honor to realize he is the first American Pope. What excitement and what a wonderful honor for our country. I look forward to meeting 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 protect his former president’s discolored reputation
Rubiel: Marco Rubio went from his rival to Trump’s Point Man, can he handle it?
Refusal: Federal judge blocks Trump administrators from demolition of 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 Images reveal secret secret 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 vote 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: Senator says Dems “eats himself” as Fetterman faces new scrutiny
Wallet power: Conservative Fire Brand Torch Blue State Immigration Policy in Major Litigation
“Don’t underestimate her”: AOC members get heavy on Pres Run, reminding them of Shock Joe Crowley’s defeat
Border crackdown: Illegal immigrant killers could face death penalty under new GOP bill
All over the US
“Walking around the park”: Actual ID deadlines come and go – Airport reports 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, a federal judge said
Gangster arrest: Tren de Aragua member suspected of five people arrested for human smuggling busts: Texas Sheriff
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