By Anthony Faiola — VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV delivered a vivid defense of a free press and “truth” on Monday in his first encounter with journalists as pontiff, […]
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Medicaid cuts may threaten care for nursing home and elder-care residents
By Fenit Nirappil – MARIETTA, Ga. – Traversing the halls of his nursing home in a wheelchair, Owen Allen listened to a visiting guitarist play “Sweet Caroline,” then chipped away […]
White South Africans arrive to Dulles as refugees under Trump order
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded May 9 to a question about White South Africans expected to be given refuge in the United States.(c) 2025 , The Washington Post […]
What we know about Pope Leo XIV’s political and social views
By Anumita Kaur — Washington Post Pope Leo XIV spent two decades working in Peru’s poorest enclave and appears to be in the mold of Pope Francis – who carried […]
Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace and dialogue “without […]
Sister Cities agreement renewed: Albuquerque and Chihuahua strengthen multilevel diplomatic ties
By Andrea Vasquez On Cinco de Mayo, Chihuahua Mayor Marco Bonilla and Mayor Tim Keller signed the renewal of their 55-year-old sister cities agreement at the Consulate of Mexico in […]
Trump military border charges sow confusion in federal courts
by Reyes Mata III, Maria Sacchetti, Dan Lamothe (c) 2025 , The Washington Post LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The swift expansion of the Trump administration’s new “national defense areas” on […]
Supreme Court allows Trump to ban transgender troops while case continues
Authors: Justin Jouvenal, Ann E. Marimow A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender troops from the military. The justices […]
Park Service suspends air-quality monitoring at all national parks
Authors: Maxine Joselow Park Service suspends air-quality monitoring at all national parks The Trump administration has temporarily suspended an air-quality monitoring program at national parks across the country, according to […]
Trump administration plans to end Energy Star program for home appliances
Authors: Maxine Joselow The Environmental Protection Agency plans to end Energy Star, a popular program whose iconic blue labels have certified the energy efficiency of home appliances for more than […]