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Pope Vs. President: Leo Says He Has 'No Fear' After Trump Directly Attacks Him Pope Vs. President: Leo Says He Has 'No Fear' After Trump Directly Attacks Him
Pope Vs. President: Leo Says He Has 'No Fear' After Trump Directly Attacks Him Pope Leo XIV has made it clear he is unfazed by President Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of him. The feud between the first American-born Pope and the President erupted after Pope Leo criticized the administration’s rhetoric on the Iran conflict, calling it a "delusion of omnipotence" and urging global leaders to prioritize peace.  Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Deletes Image Of Himself As Jesus Following Backlash Trump responded Sunday night, April 12, with a series of social media posts branding the Pope as "WEAK on Crime" and "terrible for Foreign Policy." Leo t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump's Top Counterterrorism Official Quits, Says Iran War Was Driven By Misinformation, Israel Trump's Top Counterterrorism Official Quits, Says Iran War Was Driven By Misinformation, Israel
Trump's Top Counterterrorism Official Quits, Says Iran War Was Driven By Misinformation, Israel Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), has resigned in protest of the Trump administration’s ongoing war with Iran.  Kent, 45, announced his resignation on social media late Tuesday morning, March 17, becoming the first high-profile official to step down over the conflict. “After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today,” Kent wrote on X.  “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear tha…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran says it won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the US-Israeli strikes that have killed more than 1,200 people. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced the decision on state television on Wednesday, March 11. The US is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, with matches scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11. The announcement came nearly two weeks after forces from the US and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during their war on Iran. "Considering that this corrupt regime (the US) has assassinated our leader, under no circums…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Released NJ Hostage Edan Alexander Vows To Return To IDF Service Released NJ Hostage Edan Alexander Vows To Return To IDF Service
Released NJ Hostage Edan Alexander Vows To Return To IDF Service Edan Alexander, the Bergen County native and Golani Brigade soldier held hostage for 584 days, announced Wednesday night, Sept. 17 that he will return to Israel next month to resume military service. "I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers,” Alexander told a sold-out crowd of 1,200 at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Night to Salute Our Heroes in New York. “My story does not end with survival – it continues with service.” Edan Alexander is reunited with his parents. Israel Defense Forces Alexander, who was captured on …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be' Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be'
Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be' What started as a celebration at one of the world’s largest Pride parades turned into a front-row seat to war for Caitlyn Jenner. The former Olympian and activist is stuck in Israel after her trip to Tel Aviv for the Israel Pride Parade was upended by the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caitlyn Jenner (@caitlynjenner) The trip was abruptly disrupted as Iran and Israel exchanged fire this week, plunging the region into fresh conflict. According to reports, the event Jenner took the tri…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
VP Vance Has ‘Exchange Of Opinions’ With Vatican Over US Deportation Crackdown VP Vance Has ‘Exchange Of Opinions’ With Vatican Over US Deportation Crackdown
VP Vance Has ‘Exchange Of Opinions’ With Vatican Over US Deportation Crackdown JD Vance and two senior Vatican officials had an “exchange of opinions” during the Catholic vice president’s visit to Vatican City over Easter weekend, according to reports. Vance attended a Good Friday service at St. Peter’s Basilica while visiting Rome with his family. On Saturday, April 19, he met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See’s Secretary of State, and Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, CNN reported. The officials discussed President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Pope Francis has publicly opposed Trump and Vance over the stricter measures and p…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Hostile Oval Office Meeting Turns Into Shouting Match Between Ukraine President, Trump, Vance Hostile Oval Office Meeting Turns Into Shouting Match Between Ukraine President, Trump, Vance
Hostile Oval Office Meeting Turns Into Shouting Match Between Ukraine President, Trump, Vance In an unprecedented and explosive televised confrontation, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance loudly berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting at the Oval Office which resulted in the cancellation of a planned agreement between the two nations. The exchange early Friday afternoon, Feb. 28 marked a dramatic departure from traditional diplomatic decorum between the United States and foreign leaders. During the heated exchange, Trump and Vance criticized Zelenskyy for what they perceived as a lack of gratitude for US support in Ukraine’s three-year-old war with…

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by Joe Lombardi
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United Resuming NJ-Tel Aviv Flights, First US Airline Return To Israel Since Ceasefire United Resuming NJ-Tel Aviv Flights, First US Airline Return To Israel Since Ceasefire
United Resuming Nj-tel Aviv Flights, First US Airline Return To Israel Since Ceasefire Flights on United Airlines between Newark and Tel Aviv will return after a ceasefire deal was reached in the Israel-Hamas war. United Airlines will restart its nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The first daily flight will take off on Saturday, Mar. 15, and a second one is planned for Saturday, Mar. 29. The move comes after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas officially went into effect on Sunday, Jan. 19. In the deal, Hamas agreed to release all Israeli hostag…

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by Chris Spiker
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Israel, Hamas Agree To Ceasefire, Hostage Deal Israel, Hamas Agree To Ceasefire, Hostage Deal
Israel, Hamas Agree To Ceasefire, Hostage Deal Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage-release deal after 15 months of war, according to multiple reports, citing senior sources in the White House. Around 30 hostages are expected to be released in the initial phase of the agreement, according to CNN.  There are seven Americans being held, two of whom are expected to be free in the first phase, according to Axios. Hundreds of incarcerated Palestinians being held by Israel are expected to be released in the initial phase, CNN reports. It's unclear when the ceasefire will start. The agreement, reached on Wednes…

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by Joe Lombardi