Trump Orders Flags at Half-Staff In Honor of Pope Francis as World Mourns

Trump joined global figures in honoring Pope Francis, whose death marks the end of a transformative and often controversial papacy. President Donald Trump on April 21 ordered that U.S. flags fly at half-staff to honor Pope Francis, who died earlier in the day at age 88. Trump’s directive, announced in an executive order on Monday,

Trump Honors Late Pope Francis; Beijing Warns Countries Against Cooperating With US on Trade

President Donald Trump praised the late Pope Francis during the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House. The pontiff died on Monday following a five-week bout of bilateral pneumonia. The Department of Defense is responding to reports alleging that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared plans for a military attack in a secon… Original

President, First Lady Host Annual White House Easter Egg Roll

Approximately 42,000 guests received tickets for the historic Easter Monday celebration. WASHINGTON—Thousands of children and families joined President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on April 21 for the annual Easter Egg Roll celebration. The Trumps gathered on the Blue Room balcony to greet the well-dressed attendees, with the sounds

US Supreme Court Won’t Revive Minnesota Age Restriction on Guns

The court said the state did not provide enough evidence to show that firearms bans for 18- to 20-year-olds were consistent with ‘historical analogues.’ The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from the state of Minnesota asking the high court to resurrect its law barring adults younger than 21 from obtaining

Vance Arrives in India to Begin 4-Day Visit With His Family

The U.S. vice president and India’s prime minister are expected to discuss America’s $45.6 billion trade deficit with India. U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit during which he will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The United States is India’s largest trading partner, but a

China Issues Retaliatory Sanctions on US Congress Members Over Hong Kong

Beijing announced the move on April 21 in response to Washington’s sanctioning six Chinese and Hong Kong officials last month. China is sanctioning several U.S. Congress members, other government officials, and heads of nongovernmental organizations for what the regime has called “egregious behavior on Hong Kong-related issues,” its foreign ministry said on April 20. The