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US law firm Jenner asks court to permanently bar Trump executive order

The firm will urge Republican-appointee U.S. District Judge John Bates in Washington to reject the entirety of Trump’s March 25 order. See more on Salem News Channel.

Hispanics helped Trump retake the White House. Now their support is waning.

“I know there has to be hard times before there’s good times,” said Antonio Gonzales Jr., who is Mexican American and voted for Trump in November. See more on Salem News Channel.

Houthi Rebels Say Alleged US Airstrike that Hit Yemen Prison Holding African Migrants Kills 68

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say an alleged U.S. airstrike that hit a prison holding African migrants killed at least 68 people. That’s according to the Houthis’ Civil Defense organization on Monday, which said 47 others were wounded. There was no immediate independent confirmation of the death toll and the U.S. military has not acknowledged conducting the strike in Yemen’s Saada governorate, a stronghold of the Houthis. Some 115 prisoners were held at the site. Graphic footage aired by the Houthis' al-Masirah satellite news channel showed what appeared to be dead bodies and others wounded there.

More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal, after-hours nightclub in Colorado

Authorities say more than 100 immigrants suspected of being in the United States illegally were taken into custody during a raid at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Video posted online by the Drug Enforcement Administration showed agents announcing their presence outside the building early Sunday. DEA special agent in charge John Pullen says the club has been under investigation for several months for alleged activities including drug trafficking, prostitution and “crimes of violence.” Pullen says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took the immigrants into custody. Also among those detained were a dozen active-duty military service members who either were patrons or were working as armed security.

From rubber ducks to 401(k)s, Trump voters feel tariff pain but most see long-term gain

That Kevin Show: April 26, 2025

Russia reclaims Kursk region

Russia reclaims Kursk region All Ukrainian troops have been forced from parts of Russia’s Kursk region, which Moscow lost control of last year to a surprise Ukrainian incursion, Russia’s top general said in a Kremlin meeting Saturday. Russia’s General Staff chief, also confirmed that North Korean soldiers fought against Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region. Ukrainian officials, speaking before the announcement, said their troops continue to fight in Kursk. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials said three people were killed overnight by Russian attacks across Ukraine. The attacks came hours before U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Vatican City on the sidelines of the funeral of Pope Francis. Word says Farwell to Pope Francis Trump was joined by world leaders and Catholic faithful to say farewell to Pope Francis. French President Emmanuel Macron, the U.N. chief and European Union leaders, as well as Prince William and the Spanish royal family, were in attendance. After the Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Swiss Guards carried the coffin to St. Mary Major Basilica, where -- breaking with recent tradition – Francis will be buried, in a simple underground tomb… welcomed by prisoners and migrants. Some 250,000 people flocked to the funeral, held on a brilliant spring day. Watch Pope Francis’ funeral: SNC.TV/POPE And you can watch Pope Francis’ funeral anytime at SNC.TV/POPE

Epstein victim/witness dies

Epstein victim/witness dies Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died. She was 41. Her publicist confirmed Giuffre died by suicide Friday at her farm in Western Australia. Her publicist said last month that she was hospitalized after a serious accident. Giuffre became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in Epstein’s prolonged downfall. He killed himself in August 2019 as while awaiting trial on U.S. federal sex trafficking charges involving dozens of teenage girls and young women. Word says Farwell to Pope Francis President Donald Trump was joined by world leaders and Catholic faithful to say farewell to Pope Francis. French President Emmanuel Macron, the U.N. chief and European Union leaders, as well as Prince William and the Spanish royal family, were in attendance. After the Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Swiss Guards carried the coffin to St. Mary Major Basilica, where -- breaking with recent tradition – Francis will be buried, in a simple underground tomb… welcomed by prisoners and migrants. Some 250,000 people flocked to the funeral, held on a brilliant spring day. Watch Pope Francis’ funeral: SNC.TV/POPE And you can watch Pope Francis’ funeral anytime at SNC.TV/POPE

Trumps attends Pope’s Funeral, meets w/Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump is among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending the funeral for Pope Francis in Vatican City on Saturday. He also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The late pontiff disagreed with Trump's approach on issues like immigration and climate change. But after Francis died earlier this week, Trump remembered him as a “good man” who “loved the world.” Trump is working to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and negotiate trade agreements with multiple countries. Word says Farwell to Pope Francis Trump was joined by world leaders and Catholic faithful to say farewell to Pope Francis. French President Emmanuel Macron, the U.N. chief and European Union leaders, as well as Prince William and the Spanish royal family, were in attendance. After the Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Swiss Guards carried the coffin to St. Mary Major Basilica, where -- breaking with recent tradition – Francis will be buried, in a simple underground tomb… welcomed by prisoners and migrants. Some 250,000 people flocked to the funeral, held on a brilliant spring day. Watch Pope Francis’ funeral: SNC.TV/POPE And you can watch Pope Francis’ funeral anytime at SNC.TV/POPE

REMEMBERING POPE FRANCIS: FUNERAL MASS

DNC Civil War

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Matt Continetti joins Hugh to review the week in news

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Ben and Hugh's week in review

Driver Convicted Of First-degree Murder In Case Of Colorado Teens Who Threw Fatal Rock At Car

The last of three friends accused of killing a driver in Colorado by throwing a rock through the windshield of her car has been convicted. A jury on Friday found Joseph Koenig guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Alexa Bartell in 2023. The verdict came after a trial in which his two friends testified that he was the one who threw the rock at her car as they sped past. They both pleaded guilty to lesser charges under plea deals and face possible sentences of more than 20 years.

Untold Story of 2017 TaxPayer Relief Act

John Ellis, founder of News Items, joined Hugh to review the top stories of the week

Russia-Ukraine peace deal "Success seems to be in the future”

Vatican Says 250,000 Mourners Paid Respects To Pope Francis Over 3 Days

Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended. Francis died on Monday at age 88 after suffering a stroke. The Vatican said Friday that around 250,000 mourners filed through St. Peter’s Basilica over the three days to pay their last respects as Francis lay in state in a simple wooden coffin. Hundreds of disappointed people were turned away when authorities closed St. Peter’s Square hours before the viewing period ended. The pope’s casket will be closed and sealed later Friday in the next in a series of carefully orchestrated rites set off by the death of a pope. Francis will be buried after a funeral Mass on Saturday.