Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page

Washington — The Trump administration has reached a settlement agreement with ex-Trump campaign aide Carter Page over his claims arising out of surveillance warrants obtained by the FBI during its investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. The settlement is for $1.25 million, according to a source familiar with the settlement discussions. Solicitor

“Let the pope have his say”: Pennsylvania Catholics caught between Trump and Pope Leo

Bucks County, Penn. — Catholic churches seem to be everywhere in this southeastern Pennsylvania county — 33 parishes, to be exact — and for good reason. More than a third of Bucks County residents are Catholic, according to the privately run 2020 U.S. Religion Census. In 2024, Catholic voters helped deliver Bucks County to President

Iran’s military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say

Washington — The Islamic Republic of Iran maintains more military capabilities than the White House or Pentagon has publicly admitted, according to multiple U.S. officials with knowledge of intelligence on the matter.  About half of Iran’s stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire