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Daily Readings from the USCCBFeast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in RomeJesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his Body. John 2:19–21The Lateran Basilica, officially known as the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome and holds the unique distinction...

"By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death; and he was not found because God took him up; for he obtained the witness that before his being taken up he was pleasing to God" (Heb 11:5). When you walk by faith, you enjoy intimacy with God. Our second hero of faith is Enoch. Genesis 5:21-24 records that "Enoch lived sixty-five years, and became the father of Methuselah. Then Enoch walked with God three hundred years after he became the father of Methuselah, and he had other sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch...

When we ask what the Democrats have in store for us over the coming years, one answer is: more assassination attempts. Assassination chic is rampant in popular culture. The murder of Charlie Kirk, in particular, has become a standing joke on the left. Podcasters, comedians and mainstream Democrats find it hilarious. And to my knowledge, not a single Democratic politician has told their troops to tone it down. Because they like the threat of assassination to hang over Republicans. There have been three attempts on President Trump’s life, that we know of. There probably will be more, as the Democrats...

France's economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter while inflation rose more than anticipated, piling pressure on the government ahead of further nationwide protests this weekend that are ​making it ‌more difficult to cut spending. Finance Minister Roland Lescure warned that the economy could be "headed for a wall" if parliament fails to approve a deficit-reducing budget soon.

Dave Chappelle, Jennifer Welch just tip of hateful, alarming icebergSam Morril created an entire bit around a dead baby.The comic found bleak humor in the reaction to an alligator killing an infant. He focused more on a comedy club patron’s outrage, expanding the bit in the process. Dark? Yes. Funny? For some.Morril wasn’t gleeful that a child had died, but he used it to explore the boundaries of humor and why we get outraged by select jokes and not others. Plus, black comedy allows us to process grief. It’s called gallows humor. Dave Chappelle’s latest rant is different. And, sadly,...

President Trump admitted his hardline immigration policy went too far after the GOP’s sweeping losses in the midterm elections last week. Trump said his administration’s rapid deportations turned off some Americans during a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday, following Republicans losing the Hispanic vote last Tuesday. “I think it was too tough,” the president said of his deportation policy. “For getting people out, I get very high marks for getting the bad ones out,” he said. “But I get hurt because we also took people that had good jobs, that– that created one violation, or breaking of the law, and that...

Salon, one of the early internet’s most influential websites that featured sharp voices and political and cultural journalism with a liberal sensibility, announced Thursday it would shut down after 31 years of publication. “It has been an extraordinary privilege,” the outlet said in a farewell note.

Days after Republicans faced a series of bruising midterm election losses, President Trump stood by his handling of the economy and the Iran war — but he acknowledged some "bad messaging" on economic issues and said his immigration crackdown was "too tough" at times. In a sitdown with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat, the president also suggested some top administration officials could be on their way out. One hour later, he announced White House chief of staff Susie Wiles would depart her role and be replaced by Stephen Miller. Here are the biggest takeaways from the interview: Why did Republicans...

Just a generation or two ago, Americans believed that if you worked hard, saved your money, behaved responsibly, and avoided doing something incredibly stupid or going to jail, you might eventually be able to buy a house. After the Second World War, millions of relatively affordable houses went up across America, helped by suburban expansion, automobiles, and eventually the Interstate Highway System. For many boomers, the life they knew included one working parent, larger families, stronger communities, widely available public education, safe neighborhoods, and a decent house in which to raise a family. The middle class was like a vast...

"And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I shouldn’t say this publicly but, I feel better,” Chappelle said. Comedian Dave Chappelle admitted on stage Friday that he “feels better” after Charlie Kirk’s murder. “I feel f*cked up saying this. It’s scary being a public speaker. And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I shouldn’t say this publicly but, I feel better,” Chappelle said during a stand-up set in New York City Friday night.

...and suggesting that illegals who have been in the US for 10-15 years should have an opportunity to stay.

President Trump said during a Sunday appearance on “60 minutes” that the “hatred between” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the primary obstacles toward resolving the Russia-Ukraine war. CBS News’s Ross Douthat questioned Trump about his promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war, a claim he touted during his most recent campaign run. Douthat asked the president what the biggest obstacle to peace has been for the war, which is now almost in its fifth year. “It was the hatred between Zelensky and Putin. If I had been president that war would’ve never started. Zero...

A landslide win driven by economic frustration runs headlong into the challenge of making American life more affordable COLUMBUS, Ohio—Tom Green had a wish list when he cast his vote in the Democratic Party’s midterm landslide last week: Tougher rules on AI data centers. Universal healthcare. Better job protections.The 29-year-old software engineer helped elect Sherrod Brown to the Senate and Amy Acton to the governor’s office. Both Democrats pledged to stop energy-hungry AI data centers from raising consumers’ electricity bills. Brown aims to cap utility rate increases and control prescription-drug prices. Acton promises to forgive medical debt and deliver tax...

President Trump said he will be making a “few changes” to his cabinet following the midterm elections where his party suffered major losses at the hands of the Democrats who took control of the House and the Senate.“I love my Cabinet. I think they’re good. But I’ll … be doing maybe a few changes. I don’t wanna mention who,” Trump said in an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes. The outlet shared a preview of the president’s interview with Ross Douthat which is expected to air on Sunday at 7 p.m.Trump replied “I do” when Douthat pressed the president on...

One of the oldest tricks in the espionage game is the "honey trap," wherein the target is seduced into a, shall we say, intimate relationship with the spy, who proceeds to wheedle information or other favors out of the target via pillow talk. Even American Congressmen aren't immune, and neither, it seems, are CEOs of major tech companies. The chipmaker Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, is under scrutiny for his relationship with one Alice Huang (no relation) who is suspected of being a Chinese spy. And, it turns out, Secretary of State Marco Rubio sounded the alarm on this some time...

Justice Sonia Sotomayor said she hopes the Supreme Court will overturn its 2024 ruling on presidential immunity, criticizing the decision as one of the "crazy things that it's done," Politico reported Saturday.The 2024 decision held that President Donald Trump could not be prosecuted for many acts tied to his official duties, a ruling Sotomayor and the court's two other liberal justices formally dissented from.Addressing an audience at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia, Sotomayor described the nation as experiencing a "rough patch," noting "systemic changes in my court's jurisprudence."Sotomayor described the recent "outpouring of voters" as an encouraging sign,...

Tech megabillionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's newly appointed White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller, and some large companies will likely be targets ‌of congressional probes when Democrats take control of Congress in January, senior lawmakers said on Sunday. In television appearances, US Representative Robert Garcia of California and US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, set to lead the House Oversight and Senate Banking committees, vowed aggressive oversight after their party's sweeping midterm election victory. Meanwhile, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated he and his fellow Democrats would back an impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement have released from custody a Wisconsin state trooper originally from South Africa, his lawyers said. Attorney Marc Christopher said Trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe, 21, was arrested Thursday at Dane County Regional Airport, WKOW-TV in Madison, Wis., reported. He was boarding a domestic flight to visit family in New Mexico at the time of his arrest. Van Der Merwe was born in South Africa, and his family immigrated to the United States legally seven years ago. He has waited that time for an asylum interview, Christopher told WISN-TV in Milwaukee. He...

This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 8th of November2026 0:00 👋 Intro — key events of November 8, 2026 0:16 🇵🇱 "Khalitza 26.2": 11 countries, 2,800 troops drill near Ukraine's border 1:22 🇷🇺 Russia: foreign troops in Ukraine = intervention and a legitimate target 2:17 🛡️ European peacekeepers would be authorized to return fire 2:45 ❓ Will the Coalition dare to cross the border? 6:27 🚩 Ukraine ordered to intensify attacks — "flag days" before the talks 7:31 💥 Both sides prepare massive strikes ahead of Abu Dhabi 8:02 🇬🇧 UK urges citizens to leave the...

Two competing protests led to a tense day in Center City Philadelphia, in the wake of the continued violence in Palestine stemming from the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News reported that one group, coordinated by Philly Bike On Your Left, was organized to protest Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses on Sunday. The roughly 300 pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the “Boycott Ride” included about 200 people on bikes, CBS reports. This group was met by about 200 more pro-Israel counter-protesters, who also organized around Rittenhouse Square near the targeted businesses. Fox 29 reported that the six Jewish-owned businesses were labeled as “Zionist establishments” in...