From The News - 5 May 2025
World Trade, Church In Great Danger, Biden Staffer Guilty, Trump & Netanyahu On Same Page
Howard Lutnick, US Secretary of Commerce
Hill & Valley Forum 2025 Closing Remarks
A must watch for any American who wants to understand how world trade works in The Time of Trump from one of the guys who’s shaping it
Cardinal Burke Video: Church in 'Great Danger' as Conclave Meets
One of the late Pope Francis' critics, Cardinal Raymond Burke, is warning about "great trial and danger" in the Catholic Church in a new video he released on his social media as the Conclave sets to meet this Wednesday.
"I plead for the church at the time of great trial and danger for her," Cardinal Burke says in a prayer he reads kneeling before an altar, where he appealed to Our Lady of Guadelupe to intervene and aid the Cardinals in selecting the next Pontiff.
"Please intercede for the sacred college of Cardinals gathered in Rome to elect the successor of St. Peter, Vicar of Christ, shepherd for the universal church. text>
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Biden State Dept Staffer Guilty of Stealing $657,347.50
A staffer in former President Joe Biden's State Departments pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $650,000 over two years and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.
Levita Almuete Ferrer, 64, also known as Levita Brezovic, was charged with writing 60 checks to herself and three to someone she had a personal relationship with, according to the U.S. Attorneys Office in Washington, D.C.
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Trump & Netanyahu On The Same Page
Washington will accept nothing but “total dismantlement” of Iran’ nuclear capabilities, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview last week with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that was aired on Sunday.
The president said he might be “open” to conversations about Iran’s pursuit of civilian nuclear energy, but added that he is skeptical with regard to Tehran’s need for non-military nuclear energy.
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