With the rapid dismantling of democratic institutions, the gutting of federal agencies, and a foreign policy that openly favors authoritarian regimes, the United States is no longer the world leader it once was. Instead of protecting democracy, Trump is systematically surrendering America’s global power to Russia. How much longer until the U.S. is no longer a free nation?
Is Elon Musk is an Illegal Immigrant? Yes. So is Melania Trump.
Elon Musk and Melania Trump, two of the most influential figures in the U.S., both have controversial immigration stories. While Musk’s early years in the U.S. raise questions about his work authorization, Melania’s early modeling career in the U.S. before obtaining legal status also comes under scrutiny. Let’s take a good look at the mysterious paths that both took to U.S. citizenship, and shed some light on immigration irregularities.
Was Donald “Krasnov” Trump Recruited by the KGB in 1987?
Was Donald “Krasnov” Trump recruited by the KGB in 1987? A former intelligence chief from Kazakhstan claims so, and multiple ex-KGB agents back the possibility. From surveillance in Moscow to potential kompromat, the allegations suggest Trump’s ties to Russia may go deeper than once thought.
What Pope Francis’s papacy meant for the U.S. church
Pope Francis’s tenure was punctuated by repeated clashes with American political leaders and sweeping efforts to install more liberal-leaning church leaders. Read full story Author: Michelle Boorstein
What Pope Francis’s papacy meant for the U.S. church
Pope Francis’s tenure was punctuated by repeated clashes with American political leaders and sweeping efforts to install more liberal-leaning church leaders. Read full story Author: Michelle Boorstein
Pope Francis’s funeral will be held Saturday. Here’s what it will look like.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at the funeral, including Catholic mourners, cardinals and world leaders. Go to Source Author: Anthony Faiola, Stefano Pitrelli, Andrew Jeong
What will Pope Francis’s legacy be? It depends on what comes next.
A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, emphasis, guidance and law. Go …
Pope Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless
As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost. Who can play that role now? Go to Source Author: Jason Horowitz https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions
After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney …
In State of the City speech to a battered Los Angeles, Bass strikes hopeful tone
Faced with a nearly $1-billion budget shortfall, Bass released a budget after her speech that calls for the elimination of more than 2,700 city positions — including 1,650 layoffs. Read …
Bass proposes laying off about 1,650 city workers, a quarter of them civilians at LAPD
Mayor Karen Bass’ spending plan for 2025-26 would bring layoffs to 5% of the city workforce. Bass said she’s hoping state relief can stave off those cuts. Read full story …
Three months after Palisades fire, mayor proposes adding more than 200 jobs to LAFD
As some city departments prepare for possible layoffs, the L.A. Fire Department is seeing its budget grow. Read full story Author: Noah Goldberg
Pope Francis was a globalist in an age of nationalists
Pope Francis saw himself as a “globalist,” but not in the terms laid out by those who revile “globalism.” Go to Source Author: Ishaan Tharoor
For Pope Francis, a Last Burst of Pastoring Before Death
The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of his duties. Their joy proved short-lived. Go to Source …
For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise
An unlikely choice to be pope championed causes and challenged orthodoxy, keeping allies and critics alike on their toes. Go to Source Author: Jason Horowitz https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
What his shoe selection said about Francis as pope
Go to Source Author: Anthony Faiola
Live updates: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dead at 88
His death ends a historic chapter for the world’s largest Christian faith. He had opened the doors of the Catholic Church to “everyone, everyone, everyone.” Go to Source Author: Anthony …
Pope Francis, beloved for his compassion and willingness to shake up scandal-ridden church, dies at 88
Pope Francis, whose warm, humble, no-nonsense manner galvanized the Roman Catholic Church and drew widespread admiration from outsiders, has died. Read full story Author: Henry Chu
Five things to look out for in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ budget
Bass will release her spending plan for 2025-26 on Monday, one that’s expected to recommend major cuts to the city’s workforce. Read full story Author: David Zahniser
California wolves are on the comeback and eating cattle. Ranchers say, ‘Enough!’
No matter how hard wildlife officials try to direct the wolves toward their natural prey, mostly deer and elk, they seem to find the bigger, slower, domesticated cows wandering through …
When Francis flew 12 people out of Europe’s biggest migrant camp
Go to Source Author: Chico Harlan
Ukraine, Russia trade claims of breaking Easter truce before London talks
U.S. officials will meet in London this week with European and Ukrainian negotiators to discuss the latest American proposals to end the conflict. Go to Source Author: Siobhán O’Grady, Natalia …
Dems’ Biden Problem: They Broke Him, They Bought Him
Joe Biden was resurrected – for at least one night – when he delivered a paid speech last week to a conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled …