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5 min readPresident Trump announced progress toward an agreement to end the war with Iran, leading the US to halt assistance in guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining the blockade. Previous US efforts moved only two US-flagged ships through the strait safely, leaving about 1,500 ships stuck in the Persian Gulf and roughly 1,000 more affected. Trump also criticized Pope Leo for urging an end to hostilities, claiming it endangers Catholics and others. The Pope, who has advocated peace without endorsing Iranian nuclear weapons, responded from Rome that the church's mission is to proclaim the gospel and preach peace, inviting truthful criticism.
Trump-Pope Exchange and Strait Developments
Trump reiterated his attack on Pope Leo during an appearance on Hugh Hewitt's conservative radio program, calling the Pope's peace advocacy harmful. Leo clarified he has urged people to contact elected officials for de-escalation but never supported Iran gaining nuclear arms. NPR's Jason DeRose noted the Pope's emphasis on the church's peacemaking role amid ongoing tensions.
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- 1 (00:00) **Trump on Iran War Progress** - Announces great progress toward ending war, halts US ship escorts through Strait of Hormuz while blockade continues
- 2 (00:24) **Trump Criticizes Pope Leo** - Attacks Pope for opposing Iran war during Hugh Hewitt radio appearance
- 3 (01:08) **Pope Leo Responds** - Defends preaching peace as church mission outside Rome
- 4 (01:23) **Senate GOP Seeks Ballroom Funding** - Requests $1B for security upgrades on Trump's ballroom project
- 5 (01:46) **Pennsylvania Sues Character AI** - Alleges chatbots violate medical licensing by posing as doctors
- 6 (02:02) **SEC Proposes Easing Quarterly Reports** - Allows optional six-month updates to cut red tape, per Trump's call
- 7 (02:46) **Late Spring Snowstorm Hits Rockies** - Denver braces for biggest snowfall; up to foot in higher Colorado/Wyoming elevations
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