World affairs take center stage |
There's an escalating crisis between two sworn – and nuclear-armed – enemies. The United States is laying out the next steps to end the Russia-Ukraine war. And the highly anticipated the papal conclave began Wednesday to find the next pope. Pope Francis, who was an outspoken proponent of human rights, died last month. President Donald Trump attended the late pope's funeral. Over the weekend, an AI image of Trump as the next pope – something he said he knew nothing about – was posted to his social media account. Over 130 elector cardinals from around the globe gathered in the Sistine Chapel to vote for Pope Francis' successor – whether it be someone who will continue Francis' progressive agenda or one who will push the church in a more conservative direction. What to know about the secretive pope selection process. |
| • | India launched military strikes against Pakistan Wednesday, after tensions between the two nations spiraled. India said the missiles targeted "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the divided Himalayan territory that India also controls a section of. At least 26 civilians and 46 were wounded in India's attack, Pakistan said. India's army said at least 10 civilians were killed and 35 injured in cross-border shelling by Pakistani troops in Kashmir. What to know about the crisis. | | • | Back in Washington, D.C., Vice President JD Vance said Ukraine and Russia must begin directly talking as part of the next steps in negotiations to end the war between the two countries. Vance said at the Munich Leaders Meeting that the Trump administration believes Russia is "asking for too much" and that it's "probably impossible" for the United States to mediate the conflict without at least some direct conversations between the nations. | | • | Former President Joe Biden criticized Trump for pressuring Ukraine to surrender territory to Russia, calling it "modern-day appeasement" in his first interview since leaving office in January. Biden said that "anybody that thinks (Putin's) going to stop" after territorial concessions "is just foolish." | | People stand at the Vatican as a screen shows Archbishop Diego Ravelli closing the door at the Sistine Chapel, on the first day of the conclave to elect the new pope, as seen from Rome, Italy on Wednesday. Alkis Konstantinidis, REUTERS |
President Donald Trump has been pressing the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. But economists are expecting the Fed to hold rates steady on Wednesday – sticking to its wait-and-see approach on the economy. Economic signals so far this year have been mixed. Job growth was robust in April and the first quarter saw solid consumer spending growth. But the first three months of the year also saw the U.S. GDP shrink for the first time in three years amid trade uncertainty. How tariffs are influencing the Fed's decisions. | | Near the end of her pregnancy, she traveled more than 2,000 miles to get to the U.S.-Mexico border. Here's what happened next. | | In a letter, 15 House Republicans emphasize the importance of Social Security, advise against cuts. | | | | Michelle Obama sought out therapy during the next phase of her life: "I've finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact." | | | | Democrats are investigating Trump's connections and derailing legislation that would legitimize digital currencies. | | | | JD Vance's half brother Republican Cory Bowman will face off against Democratic incumbent Aftab Pureval in November for Cincinnati mayor. | | | | Kilmar Abrego Garcia's route to the center of the immigration storm began in El Salvador. USA TODAY traveled there to see it in person. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
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