Elliot Munch

Pope Tells Africans: Stay Home

Pope Leo XIV used a stop in Cameroon to urge young Africans to build their own countries instead of chasing a better future abroad. His remarks touched a raw nerve in the migration debate, where slogans usually arrive faster than solutions.

Wright Says Iran Deal Is Near

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said talks with Iran are moving and that pressure from the White House is part of the game. The Strait of Hormuz, meanwhile, keeps doing what chokepoints do best: making everyone nervous.

Newsom’s Book Sales Look Suspicious

Campaign filings show Gavin Newsom's PAC spent more than $1.5 million buying copies of his memoir, raising new questions about how a bestseller can be built when the buyer is also the campaign.

Dispatch Audio Released After Fairfax Deaths

Police dispatch audio from the Fairfax home was released after reports said former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife died in a shooting. Court records cited in coverage also point to a recent custody ruling and earlier public allegations.

Trump Sells Tax-Free Tips in Vegas

Trump heads to Las Vegas to pitch his “No Tax on Tips” message while the White House pushes a longer list of tax cuts, deductions, and refund claims aimed at workers, seniors, and small businesses.