Pentagon officials invoked the Avignon Papacy to threaten the pope

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Pentagon officials invoked the Avignon Papacy to threaten the pope

Senior U.S. defense officials used a 14th-century reference to papal captivity to pressure the Vatican's ambassador in a closed-door meeting. Vatican officials say the encounter led Pope Leo XIV to cancel his planned U.S. visit.

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Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General

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Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General

Several outlets have confirmed that Trump’s Attorney General was fired on Thursday.

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Dr. Butch Ware is flexing his muscles for politics

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Dr. Butch Ware is flexing his muscles for politics

The Green Party candidate Dr. Butch Ware wants to take fitness back from the far right, one rep at a time.

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Netherlands’ Youngest, First Openly Gay Prime Minister Takes Office

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Netherlands’ Youngest, First Openly Gay Prime Minister Takes Office

After a stunning victory in last October’s Dutch elections, Rob Jetten became the country’s youngest prime minister in its history on Monday, and the first openly gay head of government.

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