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MAGA Far-Right Activist And Trump Ally Slams U.S. Pope Over His Values: 'Another Marxist Puppet'

Far right activist and Trump ally Laura Loomer slammed the new pope, who is American, over some of his social media publications

Latin Times · May 8, 2025

Good Riddance to Ed Martin, Trump's Failed Pick for U.S. Attorney for D.C.

Martin is a bully and a menace to free speech. Unfortunately for him, his own free speech caught up with him.

Reason · May 8, 2025

FACT FOCUS: Trumps claims the US subsidizes Canada. Experts say the numbers don't add up

President Donald Trump falsely claimed during a meeting with newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that the U.S. provides Canada with subsidies of about $200 billion

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice

Pope Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice, very much in line with the late Pope Francis’ global ministry

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Trump hails trade deal with ‘oldest ally’ UK – but what about the details?

President’s announcement receives favorable political reaction but experts warn much remains unresolved

The Guardian - US · May 8, 2025

New Pope Repeatedly Boosted Articles Slamming JD Vance for Using Catholicism to Defend Deportations

Pope Leo XIV previously shared several articles slamming Vice President JD Vance for asserting that Catholicism supports President Donald Trump's deportations.

International Business Times · May 8, 2025

Most California Voters Say Governor Newsom Is Prioritizing Presidential Run Over State Issues: Survey

Confidence in Newsom's ability to represent California's interests in dealing with the Trump administration is divided, with just 14% saying they were "very confident" in him, according to a new poll

Latin Times · May 8, 2025

Two Trump Voters Say They Feel 'Betrayed' After Their Green Card Holder Son is Detained by ICE

An Argentine couple is saying they feel "betrayed and deceived" by Trump as their son, Agustin Gentile, a green card holder, faces deportation by ICE.

Latin Times · May 8, 2025

Cash-strapped Bureau of Prisons freezes some hiring to 'avoid more extreme measures,' director says

The Trump administration is halting some hiring at the federal Bureau of Prisons, the crisis-plagued agency where chronic understaffing has led to long overtime shifts and the use of prison nurses, teachers, cooks and other workers to guard inmates

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Britain hasn’t agreed a trade deal with the US – it’s ended a hostage negotiation

There will be relief for UK carmakers but not much else to celebrate: Trump’s whims still hang over the UK – and the world – economy, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025