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Kennedy: Democrats Let the “Loon Wing” Drive
Sen. John Kennedy said Democratic leaders have ceded control to a progressive “loon wing,” arguing “nauseously woke” politics now defines the party’s priorities and messaging. The point wasn’t policy detail so much as branding: Kennedy is trying to frame Democrats as captive to activists heading into 2026 fights.
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Trump Won’t Apologize to Pope Leo Over Meme
Donald Trump said he won’t apologize to Pope Leo after backlash over a meme he posted that critics said was disrespectful, arguing his intent was not hostile and defending his right to post it. The flare-up adds another unnecessary front to Trump’s already noisy media cycle, with religious voters and Catholic leaders watching how he handles it.
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NATO Allies Decline to Join Trump’s Iranian Port Blockade
Several NATO allies refused to participate in a U.S.-backed effort tied to a proposed blockade targeting Iranian ports, signaling they don’t want a new confrontation that could widen regional conflict and hit energy and shipping markets. The pushback underscores limits on U.S. leverage inside the alliance when Washington wants higher-risk actions without broad buy-in.
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Capitol Hill: Vought Sells Trump Budget as FISA Clock Ticks
Russell Vought defended Trump’s budget in a House hearing as lawmakers simultaneously geared up for floor debate on renewing FISA Section 702 ahead of its Monday expiration. The twin-track day matters because it’s a test of Republican governing cohesion: spending priorities on one hand, surveillance powers and civil-liberty factions on the other.
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Bank of America Beats, CEO Says the Consumer Is Still Fine
Bank of America topped first-quarter expectations, extending a long streak of earnings-per-share beats, while CEO Brian Moynihan described consumer banking conditions as “healthy.” Markets care because big-bank results are an early read on household resilience, credit quality, and whether higher-rate life is finally cracking spending.
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