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President Trump holds an umbrella as he steps off of Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on May 22, 2026. Trump is returning to the White House after delivering remarks in New York.
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Trump says U.S. and Iran nearing a peace deal. And, Pope Leo weighs in on AI's rise
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President Trump says that a deal with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated. And, Pope Leo XIV weighed in today on the rise of AI during his first encyclical.
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