Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm that led to him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican announced on Friday.
On Thursday, The View co-host Joy Behar falsely accused billionaire Elon Musk of supporting South African apartheid, only to quickly walk back her remarks after facing pushback. Behar also claimed that Musk, who was born in South Africa, was "running the United States" for President Donald Trump.
Jeff Bezos’ announcement of a “significant” editorial shift at The Washington Post has sparked backlash among current and former employees, with several staffers resigning in protest. The Amazon founder, who purchased the paper in 2013 for $250 million, declared Wednesday that the opinion section would now focus on pro-American policies, including free markets and personal liberties.
President Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Thursday that a major U.S.-Ukraine mineral extraction deal has been finalized, calling it a “win-win” for both nations. The agreement, which covers strategic minerals, oil, gas, and infrastructure assets, aims to boost economic cooperation while ensuring transparency and eliminating corruption risks.
Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act remains tied up in court as industry experts warn that the law could create unnecessary complications for businesses. The law prohibits credit card issuers from charging interchange fees on portions of transactions, including taxes and gratuities. While supporters claim the transition will be easy, financial institutions and business advocates argue otherwise.
A proposed Tennessee law would prohibit students from using cellphones and other electronic devices during instructional time, aiming to reduce classroom distractions and improve safety. House Bill 932 is set for discussion in the state House on Monday and has already passed the Senate Education Committee unanimously.
Following a tense exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appeared on America Reports Friday and urged Zelensky to apologize. Graham argued that Zelensky’s actions had weakened his standing with the American public and could ultimately harm Ukraine’s ability to secure U.S. support.
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described Democrat leaders’ public rejection of then-President Joe Biden ahead of the 2024 election as a “firing squad,” expressing shock at how quickly the party turned against him. Speaking at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics on Wednesday, she reflected on the weeks following Biden’s disastrous debate performance, which exposed his cognitive decline and led to widespread calls for him to step down.
President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange with a reporter during his joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, pushing back against claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin could not be trusted to honor a ceasefire deal. Trump argued that Putin’s past actions stemmed from a lack of respect for former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama.
