Capitol Hill lawmakers react to election of first American pope: ‘Unbelievable’
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () Senators on Capitol Hill reacted to the election of Pope Leo XIV as the first American pope, and many voiced excitement about the historic first.
The Vatican has elected Robert Prevost as the new Pope, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. In a swift reaction, former U.S. President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on the appointment, sparking interest across political and religious...
Hollywood stars like Jason Isaacs, Pauline Chalamet, Alex Borstein, Alan Ruck and more are advocating for what they call "the right to bear arts." The Hollywood Reporter followed a group of actors and business leaders as they took to Capitol Hill to fight for funding the National Endowment for the Arts, also known as the NEA.
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Pauline Chalamet was part of the group of actors who joined The Creative Coalition on Capitol Hill to advocate for funding the National Endowment for the Arts on Right to Bear Arts Day. She chatted with THR on why she believes everyone should agree on funding the arts because of how lucrative it is for the economy. Plus, she shares her hopes for the future of 'Sex Lives of College Girls' after being canceled on HBO.
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In a dramatic late-night session, Senate Republicans passed a budget blueprint that sets the stage for extending Donald Trump’s tax cuts — and they did it without a single Democratic vote. By bypassing the filibuster through budget reconciliation, the GOP now has a clear path to push through Trump’s economic, military, and border priorities.
With $5 trillion in potential spending cuts and a looming debt ceiling crisis, this vote marks the beginning of a high-stakes budget war on Capitol Hill. Will this reshape America’s economic future — or ignite political chaos?
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost first American-born pope is chosen and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. After the second day of the conclave white smoke emerged from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel..
Robert Francis Prevost has become Pope Leo XIV after cardinals from around the globe chose him to be the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. He is the first pope from the United States in the..
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary with deep ties to Latin America, has been elected Pope Leo XIV—making history as the first American to lead the world's 1.4 billion..
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