US STRIKES TRADE DEAL WITH CHINA President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that his administration has struck a trade deal with China. "Details of the deal, struck during negotiations in Switzerland over the weekend, were not revealed," the New York Post reported, "but officials teased that more information will be shared on Monday."READ
ZELENSKYY AGREES TO MEET WITH PUTIN FOR PEACE TALKS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the weekend agreed to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this coming Thursday. "There is no point in prolonging the killings," Zelenskyy stated. "And I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday."READ
GOP BILL TO INCLUDE HIGHER CHILD TAX CREDIT Trump's "big, beautiful bill" would include an increased child tax credit and a higher threshold for the "death tax." That much was confirmed when GOP lawmakers released a portion of the bill late Friday. The measure may also include Trump's promised elimination of taxes on tips, overtime wages, and Social Security checks.READ
TRUMP ANNOUNCES PAKISTAN-INDIA CEASEFIRE Trump on Saturday morning announced that the United States has mediated a "full and immediate ceasefire" between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed rivals. READ
MAINE LOSING MORE FEDERAL FUNDING OVER SEX-BASED QUOTAS The federal government is suspending all US Interior Department grants to Maine, citing discriminatory sex-based quotas. "The move follows the Trump administration's decision to freeze other federal dollars in the state over investigations into Democrat Gov. Janet Mills' refusal to protect girls' sports, in apparent violation of Title IX rules," the Daily Wire reports. READ
DEFENDING MOTHERHOOD, DEFENDING CIVILIZATION "Motherhood isn't just personal; it's civilizational," says CatholicVote Director of Media and Evangelization Kelsey Reinhardt. "Every diaper changed, every prayer whispered, every child raised in love is a brick laid in the civilization of love." Mother's Day is about celebrating "the women whose love builds more than families—it builds nations."READ
DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS DEFEND 'STORMING' ICE FACILITY A trio of Democratic lawmakers say they were justified in "storming" an ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, last week, arguing that President Donald Trump's administration is "weaponizing law enforcement."READ
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A CATHOLIC MOM AT THE WHITE HOUSE Mary Margaret Olohan has written an interesting piece about what it's like for Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt to be a mom while also fulfilling her duties at the White House. "I do really try to prioritize returning home for bedtime," Leavitt told Olohan. "I savor that time — eating dinner together, doing tubby, doing book time, and then putting him down every night is a priority for me."READ
DISNEY EXEC PRAISES TRUMP PLAN TO BOLSTER US FILMS Disney CFO Hugh Johnston has praised Trump's stated plan to push back against the trend of shooting and editing US films overseas. "We certainly are more than happy to help in terms of designing things that would make sense to make the industry stronger, and we look forward to doing that," Johnston said.READ
WEDDING SEASON The best wedding gifts for married couples often come from already married couples. So whether you need ideas for your own registry or want to find something meaningful for the bride and groom, these wedding gifts win hearts with both guests and newlyweds.READ
CATHOLIC 101Don't forget we're in a Jubilee Year! As we near the halfway mark, here's how to make sure this holy time isn't wasted. The door is still open — literally and spiritually.READ
SAINT OF THE DAY Today, the Catholic Church honors Saint Epiphanius of Salamis, an early monk, bishop, and Church Father known for his extensive learning and defense of Catholic teachings in the fourth century.READ
DAILY PSALM "Athirst is my soul for the living God." (Psalm 42:3)READ
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