Joe Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive – Chicago Tribune

David Steiner Appointed as 76th Postmaster General David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management and current FedEx board member, has been appointed as the 76th postmaster general of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), with his start date expected in July pending clearance processes. His appointment has raised concerns among postal unions regarding potential privatization efforts, given Steiner's ties to FedEx, a major competitor of USPS. As the Postal Service embarks on a 10-year modernization plan...

SummaryThe U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the Hennepin County Attorney's Office in Minnesota following a directive from County Attorney Mary Moriarty to consider racial disparities when negotiating plea deals. This inquiry, announced by Harmeet Dhillon, the new director of the Civil Rights Division, aims to assess whether the office's practices violate federal law. The investigation, similar to a previous probe of the Minneapolis Police Department, comes amidst heightened scrutiny of prosecutorial...

Watch: Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass in the VaticanPope Leo XIV, the first US Pope, celebrated his inaugural Mass at the Vatican, emphasizing the need for the Catholic Church to combat declining faith and societal issues fueled by technology and materialism. In his sermon, he called for unity among cardinals and highlighted the Church's role as a beacon of hope amid global crises. Having previously served in Peru, Leo aims to lead a missionary...

Summary Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that air traffic control issues at Newark Liberty International Airport will take months to resolve, with full normal operations expected by summer. The overhaul plan for the aging air traffic control system will involve new software and equipment, requiring tens of billions in funding, as existing equipment is outdated and problematic. Duffy emphasized the urgent need for Congressional support to expedite the modernization, highlighting bipartisan agreement on the necessity...

Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, known for his role in the court's liberal wing despite a Republican appointment, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 85. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, Souter served nearly 20 years, often disappointing conservatives with his liberal decisions, including reaffirming Roe v. Wade and dissenting in Bush v. Gore. After retiring in 2009, he continued to contribute to the judicial system by sitting on...

A group of House and Senate Democrats is urging top Trump administration officials to leverage the designation of Latin American cartels as foreign terrorist organizations to combat the flow of American-made guns into Mexico, which they argue fuels drug trafficking and violence. The lawmakers are advocating for enhanced interagency cooperation, increased inspections, and investigations into gun manufacturers and dealers to curb illegal arms trafficking. They emphasize that without addressing the supply of guns from the...