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US bishops' Doctrine Chair Defends Church's Just War Tradition

Corky — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:30:40 -0400

Vice President JD Vance appeared to warn Pope Leo XIV to "be careful" when speaking about theology and U.S.'s war: "For over a thousand years, the Catholic Church has taught just war theory and it is that long tradition the Holy Father carefully references in his comments on war," Auxiliary Bishop James Massa of Brooklyn, New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Doctrine, said in a statement released April 15.

Iran: Trump Is Lying About Any Uranium Deal

Corky — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:30:55 -0400

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the US "did not win the war with these lies," adding that "they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either."

Alex Jones: Melania Despises Trump'

Corky — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:24:47 -0400

"Melania despises Trump," Jones said on The Shawn Johnson Podcast'.

"They essentially are not together anymore " and I don't say this with pleasure, but I want to explain why this is coming out. Why do I have to go ahead and say it?

"She understands that it is a sinking ship," Jones continued.

"The Cabinet is totally panicked. People are now challenging him openly. He hasn't run into that in a while because everybody was just worshipping him. Like those Cabinet meetings were sycophantic. He just screams at people if they disagree with him. He admits that."

Jones said Trump "got the madness of King Lear."

The GOP's 60-Year Conspiracy to Kill Our Democracy ... But I Will

Corky — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:33:32 -0400

Thom Hartmann: It all traces back to billionaire-backed fearmongering in the 1960s"weaponizing panic around socialism and communism to crush unions, cut taxes, and hoard profits ...

DOJ to Go After 1st Trump Impeachment Whistleblower

Corky — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:32:48 -0400

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard asked the Justice Department to investigate two former government officials who played a central role in President Trump's first impeachment inquiry.

French Woman, 86, Held by ICE, Handcuffed Hands and Feet

Corky — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:33:22 -0400

An 86-year-old French woman who moved to the US last year after rekindling a 1960s romance is being detained at an immigration enforcement centre in Louisiana.

Your TV Is Secretly Watching You -- Here's How to Stop It

Corky — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:31:45 -0400

A hidden feature on most smart TVs tracks everything you watch--even offline. Learn how to shut it down in minutes.

Bondi No-Shows House Oversite Deposition

Corky — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:32:45 -0400

"Pam Bondi refused to show up for today's Oversight deposition " defying our lawful subpoena," [Rep. Jasmine] Crockett wrote on social platform X. "We couldn't care less that she was fired from her job as Attorney General. She is responsible for leading the White House cover-up of the Epstein files. Since she didn't show up, Oversight Democrats will move to hold her in contempt of Congress. The survivors deserve justice -- and we will get answers. Enough is enough."

James Talarico Announces 'Close Billionaire Loopholes'

Corky — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:31:51 -0400

U.S. Senate nominee and Texas State Representative James Talarico announced a comprehensive plan to "Close Billionaire Loopholes" as part of his bid for the U.S. Senate. Talarico's proposal targets specific financial strategies used by the ultra-wealthy to avoid federal taxes, framing the initiative as a necessary step to address what he calls a "corruption crisis".

Bernie's Single Payer Is Getting a Second Wind

Corky — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:30:48 -0400

"I do think that there is a resurgence in interest in single payer," says Joseph Geevarghese, executive director of Our Revolution, the organizing group founded by Sanders. "We're in a moment where people are starting to feel the affordability crisis when it comes to health care in a very real way."

U.S. Military Says It Will Blockade Iranian Ports

Corky — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:29:00 -0400

ISLAMABAD " The U.S. military said on Sunday that it will soon block ships from Iranian ports. It comes after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement in highly anticipated face-to-face peace talks, according to Vice President Vance, who is serving as Washington's lead negotiator.

4 Ways the War in Iran Has Weakened the United States

Corky — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:32:32 -0400

"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."

Pope Leo: 'Delusion of Omnipotence' Is Fueling War in Iran

Corky — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:32:05 -0400

In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war ...

Riding Through Mongolia

Corky — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:24:32 -0400

Apr 12, 2026 TERKHIIN TSAGAAN LAKE

In this episode, I'm heading further east into Mongolia, on my way to Ulaanbataar.

USPS Halts Pension Contributions

Corky — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:32:08 -0400

Agency says the move will free up $2.5B this year, and officials warn it could run out of cash without major reforms