Pope Leo Is Not Intimidated by Trump

“I will not shy away from announcing the message of the gospel and inviting all people to look for ways of building bridges of peace and reconciliation. The message of the gospel is very clear: Blessed are the peacemakers. … I have no fear of the Trump administration.”

— “Pope Leo vowed to carry on speaking out against war after President Trump launched an extraordinary tirade against the pontiff on social media,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

Raskin Calls for Cognitive Test for Trump

“His apparently deteriorating condition has caused tremendous alarm across the nation (and political spectrum) about the President’s cognitive function and continuing mental fitness for the office of President, and prompted concerns about the President’s well-being.”

— Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) is requesting the White House physician conduct a “comprehensive cognitive assessment” of President Trump and brief Congress on the results.