19 m. ago White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has been elected

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. The post White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has been elected appeared first on Boston.com.

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27 m. ago Proposed Medicaid Cuts Put Vulnerable Republicans in a Political Bind

G.O.P. lawmakers from swing districts face tough votes as soon as next week, when key House panels are scheduled to consider legislation that would cut popular programs to pay for President Trump’s agenda.

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32 m. ago House passes bill to make 'Gulf of America' name change permanent

The future isn't sure in the Senate, where Republicans will need Democrat votes.

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59 m. ago Trump signals China 'very much' interested in securing trade deal ahead of Switzerland negotiations

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is poised to launch trade negotiations with China in Switzerland on Saturday.

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75 m. ago Trump Hails 'Breakthrough Trade Deal' And 'Economic Security Alignment' With United Kingdom

President unveiled first post tariff trade deal, revealing increased market access with "one of our closest and most cherished allies". The post Trump Hails ‘Breakthrough Trade Deal’ And ‘Economic Security Alignment’ With United Kingdom appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Conclave live updates: Black smoke on Day 2 as cardinals prepare for another vote

Conclave live updates: Black smoke on Day 2 as cardinals prepare for another vote  The Washington Post

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1 hour ago House votes to make Trump Gulf of America name change permanent

The House of Representatives voted to codify President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of America.

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3 h. ago REAL ID deadline comes and goes – airports report business as usual

Airport and security officials reported "smooth" operations on Wednesday when passengers were first required to have an updated REAL ID to fly.

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3 h. ago EU threatens tariffs on US cars if talks with Washington fail

EU threatens tariffs on US cars if talks with Washington fail  Financial Times

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4 h. ago E.U. Unveils Plan for Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Products, if Negotiations Fail

European officials are working on lists of retaliatory tariffs and planning a World Trade Organization case to put pressure on America to do a trade deal.

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4 h. ago ‘Most Favored Nation’ Will Make Americans Dependent on Chinese Medicines

China understands the national security imperative of having a thriving pharmaceutical industry. That's why they’re targeting our pharmaceutical companies for extinction. The post ‘Most Favored Nation’ Will Make Americans Dependent on Chinese Medicines appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago New L.A. community college Chancellor Alberto J. Román pledges ‘culture of accountability’

New L.A. community college Chancellor Alberto J. Román pledges ‘culture of accountability’  Los Angeles Times

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6 h. ago Vatican Conclave Resumes with Cardinals to Vote Again on New Pope

Will they or won't they? That was the question gripping the Catholic faithful Thursday as cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope retreated into the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to resume voting for a new church leader. The post Vatican Conclave Resumes with Cardinals to Vote Again on New Pope appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Watch Live: Vatican Conclave Resumes with Cardinals to Vote Again on New Pope

Will they or won't they? That was the question gripping the Catholic faithful Thursday as cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope retreated into the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to resume voting for a new church leader. The post Watch Live: Vatican Conclave Resumes with Cardinals to Vote Again on New Pope appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Merz and Germany’s New Government Face a Tricky Challenge: an AfD

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition is weighing how to confront the Alternative for Germany party, which has been rising in the polls.

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7 h. ago Australian Greens Humiliated as Chief Loses Seat in Election Wipeout

Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt lost his parliamentary seat Thursday, as final counting from the recent general election concluded and voters showed the arch left-wing politician the door. The post Australian Greens Humiliated as Chief Loses Seat in Election Wipeout appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago A Salacious Saga Engulfs the Virginia G.O.P. and Weakens Youngkin

Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s failure to push out the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor over a scandal involving explicit photos showed the party’s divisions and the power of its right-wing base.

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7 h. ago Why your laundry could be making you sick and what to do about it

Research finds the home washing of healthcare uniforms may spread superbugs as domestic machines fail to kill harmful bacteria, according to a new study.

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8 h. ago Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as Trump's tariffs spark uncertainty

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve voted on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady for now, while they wait to see how President Trump's trade war plays out in the U.S. economy.

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9 h. ago What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect New Pope?

In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked.

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