The $740-billion legislation previously passed the House of Representatives, with 40 Republicans opposing the effort. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) was particularly critical of the bill, specifically an amendment stating that American troops cannot be withdrawn from Afghanistan without congressional approval, a move, he stated, that promotes “perpetual war.” President Donald …
Read More »Pope Francis includes first black American, a noted Trump critic, among 13 new cardinals
They will be honored in a ceremony on November 28. Gregory was appointed Archbishop of DC in 2019, having served in cities that included Chicago and Atlanta. The churchman made a name for himself this year when he publicly criticized President Donald Trump over his visit to Washington’s Saint John …
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