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A sitting U.S. president and the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics are in a very public dispute — and the reason behind it may surprise you. The conflict centers not on money, politics, or territorial power, but on the Pope delivering the core teachings of Christianity.

Easter Sunday 2026 brought a striking contrast between two powerful voices in American public life — one calling for peace from the Vatican, the other issuing a profanity-filled threat from the White House.

A U.S. military crew member is safe after one of the most tense rescue operations in recent memory — pulled from the rugged mountains of Iran following the shootdown of an American F-15E fighter jet.

President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, naming her deputy Todd Blanche as interim replacement after months of reported frustration over her handling of the Epstein files and politically sensitive prosecutions. The dismissal makes Bondi the second cabinet member removed from office in recent weeks.

President Trump set a bold two-to-three week timeline for ending the war with Iran, but more than a month into the conflict, the key goals he outlined remain out of reach. Here is what Americans need to know about where things stand and why it matters.

For nearly three decades, Carlos Della Valle lived quietly in a small Pennsylvania borough — paying taxes, raising a son, and building a life with his American wife. Then, on Christmas Day, he disappeared at an airport security checkpoint, and nothing has been the same since.

More than 10,000 veterans have lost their homes to foreclosure since May 2025, when the Trump administration shut down a key mortgage relief program without a replacement ready to go. Another 90,000 veterans are currently behind on their mortgages or already in the foreclosure process.

For the first time since the US-Iran war began in late February, American forces may have taken direct fire from Iran — and a $100 million stealth jet is proof of it. The incident raises urgent questions about the war's trajectory and what risks US service members are facing thousands of miles from home. A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at an American air base in the Middle East after being struck by what officials believe was Iranian fire, according to two sou

Every time you fill up your tank or pay your energy bill, global oil prices play a direct role in what you spend. Right now, those prices are surging — and the country benefitting most may surprise you.

The U.S. national debt has crossed $39 trillion for the first time in history, a number so large it can be hard to wrap your head around — but experts say its effects are already showing up in the everyday financial lives of American families. From higher mortgage rates to more expensive car loans, the consequences of runaway federal borrowing are not just abstract budget figures. The milestone was reached this week, arriving just weeks after the United States entered a war w

An American Navy pilot witnesses how Ukraine's drone hunters are forging the future of war. Denver, Colorado, March 17, 2026. – Today, Drone Hunters of Kherson made its streaming premiere on the MeidasTouch Network and VALOR Media Network, bringing the frontline story of Ukraine’s counter-drone fight to a national audience. Produced by former Navy Pilot Kenneth Harbaugh and Charlie Sadoff, with executive producers Denver Riggleman and Sebastian Junger, Drone Hunters of Khe

In September 2025, the Pentagon's extravagant spending highlights waste vs. vital needs.

The U.S. must uphold international law to maintain democratic credibility amidst global conflicts.

The Pentagon’s new AI tool, GenAI.mil, is drawing attention after it ruled that a hypothetical U.S. military “double strike” on a drug-smuggling boat — including a second missile fired at survivors in the water — would be “unambiguously illegal.” The scenario mirrors real U.S. operations in the Caribbean carried out under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, where at least 87 people have been killed and where one mission on September 2 included a second strike on two survivors.

The National Guard shows up to help. ICE shows up to scare. One arrives in uniform, clearly marked and trained to serve; the other hides behind masks and unmarked cars.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were caught on video Tuesday shoving journalists to the floor inside 26 Federal Plaza...

For Americans, this freedom is a cornerstone of democracy. It ensures that ideas can compete openly, that government can be questioned, and that social progress can happen through conversation rather than coercion.

The shooting of Charlie Kirk reignites internal conflicts within the far-right and critiques of extremist ideologies.

Poland is escalating its warnings over Russian military activity after a swarm of drones crossed deep into its airspace this week,...

This op-ed urges recognition of Black military contributions and their erasure.