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May 7, 2025

Stefanik grills university president over disciplinary action on campus antisemitism

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., grilled the president of Haverford College in Pennsylvania about campus antisemitism during a hearing in Washington, D.C.

May 7, 2025

Pakistan calls India's strikes an 'act of war' and claims it shot down Indian fighter jets

Pakistan's military is claiming to have shot down five Indian fighter jets following airstrikes against the country that are being described as an "act of war."

May 7, 2025

Trump to rename Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks, Middle East trip: report

Iran's foreign minister torched President Donald Trump's decision to reportedly rename the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf as "indicative of hostile intent."

May 7, 2025

How the pope gets paid and a look into the Vatican's finances

The Vatican is governed by the Holy See, which oversees stipends and allowances given to the leader of the Catholic church for their service.

May 7, 2025

JD Vance says Russia is asking for 'too much' to end war with Ukraine, outlines next steps

Vance said during a Munich Security Conference event May 7, 2025, that Russia and Ukraine must negotiate together to end the war.

May 7, 2025

Vance previews US-Iran nuclear talks, says Trump 'open' to sitting down with Russians, Chinese in future

Vice President JD Vance said an Iranian nuclear weapon is "off the table" for the Trump administration before talks in Oman, with "complete cessation" the goal.

May 7, 2025

China's spying in Cuba sparks alarm on Capitol Hill after fresh satellite images show surveillance buildup

GOP lawmakers seek answers on China’s suspected surveillance site in Cuba, warning it could monitor U.S. military and disrupt communications in a crisis.

May 7, 2025

Vance says Russia's demands are too high, but there's still a path to 'durable peace' with Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance said he believed that "durable peace" could happen if Russia and Ukraine agree to terms to end conflict.

May 7, 2025

Family of American hostage tortured in Lebanon wins landmark case against Iran

Court rules in favor of Lebanese American family in unprecedented lawsuit against Iran for Hezbollah's kidnapping and torture, establishing legal proof of Iranian influence in Lebanon.

May 7, 2025

Biden blasts Trump as 'foolish' appeaser of Russia, says first 100 days were no triumph

Former President Joe Biden was deeply critical of the first 100 days of his successor, President Donald Trump, in his first broadcast interview since leaving the White House.