Did the Congresswoman comment on his death?

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s post on X has users wondering if she celebrated the death of Pope Francis. “Today there were major shifts in global leaderships,” the Republican Congresswoman’s post read. “Evil is being defeated by the hand of God.” A reader-added context note pointed out that it was posted hours after the Vatican announced … Read more

Pope Francis tried to change church authority. Conservatives revolted.

Pope Francis dies at 88 years old one day after Easter Sunday Pope Francis, the first pope born outside of Europe in over a millennia, has died. The battle over Pope Francis’ reforms opened with a coordinated attack against guidance that eased restrictions on divorced and remarried parishioners receiving communion. Four conservative bishops challenged Francis’ … Read more

EPA begins layoffs of environmental justice staff

Valerie Volcovici  |  Reuters WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) – The Environmental Protection Agency sent termination notices on Tuesday to staff who work on environmental justice programs at its headquarters and across regional offices, saying their work no longer aligns with the mission of the agency. The reduction-in-force letters were sent to nearly 200 employees of the Office … Read more

Federal review of funds stalls Milwaukee church tree-planting project

Trump calls for end to DEI programs President Donald Trump is calling for an end to federal diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs. Fox – Seattle Solomon Community Temple United Methodist Church, in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood, was supposed to receive $28,000 in federal funds to plant 16 native trees on their property. The neighborhood … Read more