Trump ousts members of independent National Science Board, which guides $9 billion science agency

Members of the board that helps govern the National Science Foundation said they received a notice from the White House that their positions were being terminated.

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WEEKEND LOOP: Trump rejects use of nukes

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25 - FEAST OF SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST

PEACE TALKS TO RESUME TODAY President Donald Trump said yesterday that no nation should be allowed to use nuclear weapons, a point in line with a markedly more diplomatic tone being set by the White House as the administration seeks an end to the conflict with Iran. Negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are headed to Pakistan today for another round of talks with Iran. READ

FDA MOVES TO SPEED UP PSYCHEDELIC-BASED TREATMENTS The Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday that it is taking steps to accelerate the development of psychedelic-based treatments for serious mental illness, following Trump's new executive order directing federal health agencies to expand access to emerging therapies. READ

TRUMP ADMIN, POPE MAKE SAME-DAY DEATH PENALTY STATEMENTS Yesterday, the Justice Department announced steps to strengthen federal executions, including adding the firing squad, while Pope Leo XIV separately sent a video message to DePaul University offering his "support to those who advocate for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States and around the world." READ

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HOUSE PRESSED TO KEEP PLANNED PARENTHOOD DEFUNDED At least 20 Planned Parenthood centers have closed since a funding ban took effect under Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," but if Congress doesn't extend the defunding measure in the current budget bill, the abortion giant could reclaim access to $830 million in annual taxpayer funding by July 4. READ

POLL: CATHOLIC APPROVAL FOR TRUMP UP AFTER POPE CLASH A Fox News survey taken after Trump's most recent Truth Social post attacking Pope Leo found 51% of Catholic voters approved of his job performance — up from 48% the month before. READ

US SECURES LEBANON CEASEFIRE AS POPE MOURNS VICTIMS The U.S. secured a three-week ceasefire extension in Lebanon following talks at the White House. Pope Leo told reporters he carries in his pocket a photo of a Muslim boy he met during his Lebanon visit who was later killed in the conflict. "As a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war," the Holy Father said. READ

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HOW TO SHOP SMALL When you shop small, it’s not empty virtue signaling, it’s putting your dollar in the pocket of your neighbor. Here’s how you can shop local both in person and online. READ

BABY NAMES FOR AMERICAN CATHOLICS Looking for a name with meaning? Here are some baby names inspired by America's Catholic saints. READ

SPRING REMINDER: GO OUTSIDE! Here's what spending 20 minutes outside every morning does to your brain. READ

SAINT OF THE DAY St. Mark, a 1st-century companion of the apostles, is credited with writing the earliest and shortest Gospel, a direct account of Jesus’ life aimed at a Gentile audience. He is symbolized by the winged lion and is honored as the patron of writers and evangelists. READ

SATURDAY'S PSALM "For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord." (Psalm 89) READ

SATURDAY'S READINGS Today's Mass readings. READ

SUNDAY'S PSALM "The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want." (Psalm 23) READ

SUNDAY'S READINGS Sunday's Mass readings. READ

ANSWER TO TRIVIA "Semiquincentennial" is the word for a 250th anniversary. On June 13, CatholicVote will be hosting a semiquincentennial event in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to pray for the renewal of our nation. Join us! GET TICKETS HERE

DON'T MISS Are smartphones rewiring childhood forever? Gen Z was the test case. The results are in, and even Mark Zuckerberg is being called to account. On The Deep, Erika breaks down the data, the lawsuits, the five hidden harms of a phone-based life – and how families can fight back. Watch now on Zeale. WATCH