In defiance of Pope Leo’s pleas and warnings, a group of ultra-conservative Catholics has created a schism within the Roman Catholic Church by ordaining bishops without papal consent. The Vatican has responded by excommunicating the rebel group, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), and all who formally adhere to them, declaring their sacraments invalid. This decisive action, taken despite previous efforts by Pope Leo to foster unity with traditionalist factions, signifies a firm stance against such schismatic acts.
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Incoming reports indicate that Sen. Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at his Washington, D.C. home last month, having apparently suffered a heart attack for which he received CPR. This incident marks the latest in a series of recent health concerns for the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican. Despite these events, a spokesperson reiterated that McConnell remains engaged with Senate business and Kentucky matters during his recovery. He is scheduled to retire in January.
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The president has returned to Washington following his inaugural flight on the new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar. This event occurs alongside an NBC News review of over 900 financial disclosures, which uncovered more than 300 stock trades executed shortly before the administration halted several significant tariffs. These developments, reported by Gabe Gutierrez for TODAY, raise questions about potential conflicts of interest and their timing.
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President Donald Trump has returned to Washington, having traveled on the new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar. This arrival coincides with the revelation of over 300 stock trades made by the President just prior to his administration’s pause on several significant tariffs, as detailed in an NBC News review of his financial disclosures. Gabe Gutierrez reported these developments for TODAY on July 2, 2026.
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MS NOW’s Steve Benen presents evidence suggesting Donald Trump has politicized disaster aid distribution, noting a pattern of rejecting requests from non-swing states while approving aid for Democratic-run swing states where crucial elections are pending. Benen highlights Trump’s explicit linkage of aid packages to support for specific candidates, a move described as “breathtaking” in its audacity. This strategy emerges amidst New York Times polling indicating unexpectedly strong Democratic competitiveness in several key Senate races, particularly where Trump’s economic approval ratings are low. These developments, Benen argues, encapsulate the current political climate.
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The Ukrainian military reportedly struck the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Kstovo, Russia, with preliminary reports indicating the AVT-6 primary oil processing unit was targeted, sparking a fire. This facility, one of Russia’s largest and a significant producer of gasoline, supplies fuel to the Moscow region. The strike occurred amidst a reported overnight attack by approximately three dozen Ukrainian drones on the Nizhny Novgorod region, which the regional governor stated caused minor damage and casualties from falling debris.
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The Vatican has formally declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated its newly consecrated bishops and priests for defying Pope Leo XIV’s directive not to consecrate bishops without papal consent. This aggressive response, extending sanctions to potentially thousands of faithful adhering to the society, signifies a decisive shift from previous Vatican outreach efforts. The SSPX, which opposes modernizing reforms and celebrates the ancient Latin Mass, views the consecrations as a necessary act to minister to its followers, while traditionalist Catholics remaining in communion with Rome express surprise at the severity of the Vatican’s sanctions.
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An 11-year-old Canadian boy succumbed to rabies after a bat landed on his face while he slept. Despite no visible injuries and the bat not appearing to behave erratically, his family initially delayed seeking medical attention. However, 19 days later, the boy developed symptoms including facial numbness, swelling, and confusion, eventually leading to a diagnosis of rabies. This tragic case underscores the critical importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, as rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms manifest.
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President Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure reveals significant earnings exceeding $2 billion, primarily driven by cryptocurrency ventures, foreign real estate, and stock trading. Over half of these earnings originate from his involvement in cryptocurrency, including $526 million from token sales with World Liberty Financial, a group managed by his sons, and an additional $635 million from a licensing agreement tied to his $TRUMP meme coin. This extensive financial document, released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, offers a detailed look into the president’s diverse income streams.
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Brennan’s attorneys contend that administration officials have prejudged their client as criminal, even before indictment, and that the Department of Justice is engaged in irregular prosecutorial activity to satisfy the President’s directives. Brennan is seeking to preserve records from President Trump, White House officials, and DOJ personnel, as reports indicate the Southern District of Florida, with consulting from former DOJ official John Yoo, is investigating him. The removal of a DOJ prosecutor who reportedly had doubts about the investigation further fuels concerns about the politicized nature of the proceedings.
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