When President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran this past week, it came after a chorus of world leaders called for an end to the war. One of those voices belonged to Leo XIV, the first-ever U.S.-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church. The 70-year-old pope was born Robert Prevost and grew … Read more
In recent weeks, Pope Leo XIV has significantly sharpened his rebukes on the war in Iran, moving from prayers for peace to a rare condemnation, rebuking President Trump’s rhetoric. Shortly before the ceasefire was negotiated on April 8, Mr. Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilization. Leo called the president’s comment “truly unacceptable.” He also issued … Read more
Washington — Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia said on Sunday that he would “take a look at anything” when asked whether he would oppose additional funding for the war with Iran if the White House asks Congress for more money. “But this president should have come to the American people and Congress first and … Read more
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio defended the president’s handling of the Iran war, saying he is focused on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Source link
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia did not rule out voting for a supplemental funding request for the Iran war, saying “I’ll take a look at anything,” while adding that President Trump should have sought congressional authorization before the conflict. Source link
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WASHINGTON — In 2011, President Barack Obama declared it was time for America to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter the rise of China. Fifteen years later, the U.S. finds itself still at war in the Middle East and has pulled military assets from the Asia-Pacific as … Read more
Inflation skyrockets as Iran war impacts U.S. economy – CBS News Watch CBS News U.S. inflation surged in March, with the Consumer Price Index rising at a 3.3% annual rate due to the Iran war’s impact on global energy costs. Source link
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Junelle Lewis was on the hunt for a reprieve from Seattle-area gas prices driven high by the Iran war when an app on her phone gave her the answer: the Tulalip Reservation north of the city, almost half an hour from her home. She didn’t hesitate. “I purposely drove here just … Read more
Inflation rose by 3.3% in March compared to one year ago, the Labor Department reported Friday, the highest such increase since May 2024. That rise was driven by a 21% spike in gas prices in March from the previous month. Jo Ling Kent has details. Source link