WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Before becoming pontiff, the first U.S.-born pope was not shy about criticizing President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance - social media musings that pulled him into the maelstrom of divided U.S. politics on Thursday as he took on leadership of the global Catholic Church. Pope...
Republicans’ Trust in Media Increases Following Trump’s Return to White House
Americans' trust in news organizations and social media has increased since last year, with Republicans driving this shift following Trump's return to office, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The study found that 53% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents now express at least some trust in national news...
Jeanine Pirro to Be Interim US Attorney for DC, Trump Says
(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Jeanine Pirro, who co-hosts 'The Five' on Fox News and whose previous roles include serving as Westchester County’s assistant district attorney, will be appointed interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Trump's first pick Ed Martin, who holds the...
Fresno Police Catch Fleeing Gang Member Who Tossed Gun Over Fence
A known gang member was arrested after allegedly fleeing from officers and tossing a firearm over a fence in southeast Fresno, the Fresno Police Department said in a Thursday statement. Officers approached three men loitering near Bond Street and Belmont Avenue, including one man identified as a known gang member,...
Suit Challenges New Rules on Children in Federal Custody Who Crossed Into US
McALLEN, Texas — Two advocacy groups for migrants filed a federal lawsuit Thursday asking the courts to halt new Trump Administration vetting procedures for reuniting children who crossed into the U.S. without their parents, saying the changes are keeping families separated longer and are inhumane. The lawsuit was filed by...
Fresno Mayor Dyer Bullish on Growth, Calls on Newsom for $200 Million
Despite a budget shortfall of at least $20 million and awaiting $200 million more promised from the state, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is bullish on growth. During his State of the City address on Thursday, Dyer said he wants to spend $900 million on 440 future city projects. Quoting from...
Rejoicing Peruvians See Pope Leo XIV as One of Their Own After His Many Years in Peru
LIMA, Peru — Peruvians were elated Thursday after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country and who they see as one of their own was elected pope. Pope Leo XIV is a dual citizen of the United States and Peru, where he first...
FEMA’s Acting Administrator Is Replaced a Day After Congressional Testimony
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency faced fresh upheaval Thursday just weeks before the start of hurricane season when the acting administrator was pushed out and replaced by another official from the Department of Homeland Security. The abrupt change came the day after Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL...
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Leads Missile Test, Stresses Nuclear Force Readiness, KCNA Says
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test of a short-range ballistic missile and long-range artillery on Thursday and stressed the importance of combat readiness of the country's nuclear forces, state media reported on Friday. The test, which also included an inspection of the operational reliability...
Shohei Ohtani Could Have Landed 15-Year Deal, Agent Says, but He Didn’t Want to Risk Skills Decline
INGLEWOOD — Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn't want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal. Balelo pulled back the curtain that shrouds Ohtani a bit when he spoke at...