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Jennifer Rubin is no longer writing for The Post. Her live chat, including this week’s, and her subscriber-only newsletter will not continue. Click here to see original...
Zelensky: Ukraine ‘Ready to Purchase’ More Patriot Missiles from U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukraine is “ready to purchase” more American-made Patriot missile systems from the United States, noting that it was a “top priority” for Ukraine to...
Soros-Linked Groups Sue to Stop Trump from Eliminating DHS Civil Rights Office for Migrants
A pair of Soros-linked groups is suing to block President Donald Trump from ridding DHS of a civil rights office mostly for migrants. The post Soros-Linked Groups Sue to Stop Trump from Eliminating DHS Civil Rights Office for...
Obama-Backed Chinese Factory in Ohio Imported Illegal Chinese Workforce
A Chinese-owned factory in Ohio illegally imported workers from China, said the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio. The post Obama-Backed Chinese Factory in Ohio Imported Illegal Chinese Workforce appeared...
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Pope Funeral: World Leaders, Faithful Pack Vatican as Francis Laid to Rest
A funeral Mass is being given for Pope Francis, with hundreds of thousands of mourners gathering with church leaders and political figures. The post Pope Funeral: World Leaders, Faithful Pack Vatican as Francis Laid to Rest...
Donald Trump – Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few U.S. states, as Donald Trump said? That’s False
“We had a couple of states where gasoline was at $1.98 a gallon.”
Leavitt defends White House press rules: “Not about ideology”
The White House’s control of the daily rotation of reporters with access to the president at certain events is not about “restrictions,” press secretary Karoline
Al menos 80 personas resultan heridas en explosión e incendio registrados en puerto iraní, reporta la televisión estatal
TEHERÁN, Irán (AP) — Al menos 80 personas resultan heridas en explosión e incendio registrados en puerto iraní, reporta la televisión estatal. Click here to see original...
WATCH: President Trump, Melania Trump pay respects to Pope Francis
The president and first lady were among the mourners paying their respects at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Opinion
Latest2028 auditions for Democratic presidential nomination kick off as blue-state governor visits key early state
It’s 2025, but it’s starting to feel a little bit like 2028 in New Hampshire, the state that traditionally holds the first presidential primary in the race for the White House.That’s because Illinois Gov. JB...
Politics
LatestCanada as hypothetical 51st state would be a ‘nightmare’ for Trump
“This would be a Democratic dream and a Republican nightmare,” one Canadian analyst said. Click here to see original...
News
LatestWATCH: Pope Francis remembered as unifying force in rapidly changing world
“Pope Francis truly shared the anxieties, sufferings and hopes of this time of globalization,” Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said in a liturgy during Francis’ funeral.
Opinion
Opinion
LatestA conservative judge’s dire warning
While sunning myself the other day at a Phillies game, I was tempted to pivot to two bros sitting behind me and say: “How about that awesome federal court ruling from J. Harvie Wilkinson! Is that guy eloquent or what?” The...
A Speech in Praise of Liberty
Context For the Speech This is admittedly a more personal post than usual for this venue, but given its political relevance, I’ve decided to share it—hoping my kind readership will forgive a moment of possible self-indulgence....
NEWT GINGRICH: The best way to pay tribute to Pope Francis
Callista and I attended the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., three times this past Holy Week.The Basilica is the largest Catholic Church in America – and one of the 10 largest...
As Pope Francis is laid to rest, is his legacy of a more compassionate Catholicism at risk? | Julian Coman
Some, especially within the US, see the conclave as an opportunity to establish a more conservative leaderFor Catholics who cherished Pope Francis’s relentless defence of the dignity of migrants and minorities, the footage of...
Responding to the fate of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
How should members of Congress respond to the fate of Kilmar Ábrego García? Should they respond with futile demands? What makes a demand futile is this: The one making the demand is unable to punish the target of the demand for...
Ivanka Trump Spotted Vacationing With World-Famous Supermodel
‘My heart is full of gratitude for these moments’ Click here to see original...
Who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral?
The funeral for Pope Francis, who was 88 years old when he died on April 21, is expected to be widely attended by not only the faithful, who are expected to travel worldwide for the event, but also by world leaders. Some 130...
Politics
Politics
LatestAl menos 80 personas resultan heridas en explosión e incendio registrados en puerto iraní, reporta la televisión estatal
TEHERÁN, Irán (AP) — Al menos 80 personas resultan heridas en explosión e incendio registrados en puerto iraní, reporta la televisión estatal. Click here to see original...
Trump, Zelenskky meet privately ahead of pope’s funeral
Late Friday, Trump posted Ukraine and Russia were “very close to a deal.”
Decenas de detenidos en Turquía, que avanza en pesquisa que llevó a prisión al alcalde de Estambul
Por ANDREW WILKS ESTAMBUL (AP) — La policía en Estambul detuvo a 47 personas a primera hora del sábado en registros vinculados a una investigación de corrupción que llevó al encarcelamiento del alcalde de la ciudad el mes...
Say Goodbye to Hollywood
The industry seems to be moving away from Hollywood in search of cheaper labor.
How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves. Click here to see original...
Today in Chicago History: Sacré bleu! Foie gras banned by City Council.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 26, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High...
The Imperial Papacy
The death of Pope Francis—which came abruptly after what had seemed like a miraculous recovery—inspired expressions of sorrow from across the political and theological spectrum, Click here to see original...
News
News
LatestDonald Trump – Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few U.S. states, as Donald Trump said? That’s False
“We had a couple of states where gasoline was at $1.98 a gallon.”
Occidental students use hunger strike to spotlight Palestinian plight, escalate demands
Ten students at Occidental College are staging a hunger strike, calling on the college to divest from weapons manufacturers with ties to Israel and to shield international students the Trump administration might target for...
Melania Trump looks solemn at Pope Francis’ funeral with Donald Trump, as First Lady marks 55th birthday with a rare diplomatic outing in Vatican City
On Saturday morning, Melania and Mr Trump, 78, arrived at St Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff. Click here to see original...
WATCH: Police detective rescues baby owl from oncoming traffic
Detective Smith saw an abandoned eastern screech owlet in a parking lot and moved it to a safe location before calling the local Fish and Wildlife Commission where it is now getting specialized care.
Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journey
As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.
Pope Francis remembered as ‘pope among the people’
Pope Francis was remembered as a pope “among the people” in his funeral homily.
WATCH: Baby Galápagos tortoises make debut at Philadelphia Zoo
After a 97-year-old Galápagos tortoise named Mommy gave birth, David Muir reports on the debut of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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Vicious interpersonal conflicts among Hegseth staff cloud leak investigation
Senior officials unsure who to believe after aides fired and chief of staff quits amid look into Panama canal media leakDefense secretary Pete Hegseth’s orbit has become consumed by a contentious leak investigation that those...
Slate Mini Crossword for April 26, 2025
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Say Goodbye to Hollywood
The industry seems to be moving away from Hollywood in search of cheaper labor.
FA Cup semis, Celtic’s title chase, Copa del Rey final and more – matchday live
Guardian sport weekend: follow all the action with usToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And mail us or post BTLLet’s have a look at what’s Click here to see original...
Reintroducing Sonia Sotomayor
Over a decade into her tenure, the once-maligned justice has taken up the mantle of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall. But what can she
News from the Center
Leavitt defends White House press rules: “Not about ideology”
The White House’s control of the daily rotation of reporters with access to the president at certain events is not about “restrictions,” press secretary Karoline
Al menos 80 personas resultan heridas en explosión e incendio registrados en puerto iraní, reporta la televisión estatal
TEHERÁN, Irán (AP) — Al menos 80 personas resultan heridas en explosión e incendio registrados en puerto iraní, reporta la televisión estatal. Click here to see original...
Canada as hypothetical 51st state would be a ‘nightmare’ for Trump
“This would be a Democratic dream and a Republican nightmare,” one Canadian analyst said. Click here to see original...
Choose to core aerate over power raking your lawn
I want to improve the quality of my lawn. Do you think I should core aerate and power rake my lawn this spring? — Jason Kim, Park Ridge Core aeration is an important maintenance task for maintaining a lawn and I prefer it over...
News from the Right
Pope Funeral: World Leaders, Faithful Pack Vatican as Francis Laid to Rest
A funeral Mass is being given for Pope Francis, with hundreds of thousands of mourners gathering with church leaders and political figures. The post Pope Funeral: World Leaders, Faithful Pack Vatican as Francis Laid to Rest...
Melania Trump looks solemn at Pope Francis’ funeral with Donald Trump, as First Lady marks 55th birthday with a rare diplomatic outing in Vatican City
On Saturday morning, Melania and Mr Trump, 78, arrived at St Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff. Click here to see original...
Chilling new details about Virginia Giuffre’s final moments before suicide aged 41 – as those closest to her break cover at her $1.9million mansion
New details have emerged about Virginia Giuffre’s final moments after she was found unresponsive in a rural town in Western Australia – as those closest Click here to see original...
President Trump Arrives at Vatican For Pope Francis Funeral
President Trump joined the gathered mourners outside St Peter’s Basilica, having flown overnight to Italy for the funeral of Pope Francis. The post President Trump Arrives at Vatican For Pope Francis Funeral appeared...
NEWT GINGRICH: The best way to pay tribute to Pope Francis
Callista and I attended the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., three times this past Holy Week.The Basilica is the largest Catholic Church in America – and one of the 10 largest...