0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 5 min · Aug 21, 2026StorySupreme Court Announces 11th-Hour Intervention To Decide Fate Of Trump’s East Wing Construction BlitzThe United States Supreme Court confirmed Wednesday it will decide the fate of President Donald Trump's vision for the modernization of the White House's East Wing, the construction of which has progressed amid a torrent of legal filings, oral arguments, judicial deliberations, and court orders for 250 days.0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 6 min · Aug 7, 2026StoryFederal Appeals Court Slams Brakes On Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction BlitzPresident Donald Trump’s construction blitz seeking to modernize the East Wing of the White House appears to have been handed a major setback after a federal appeals court determined Friday the effort to be illegal.0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 8 min · Jul 6, 2026StoryAmerica’s 250th Birthday Scores International BoostsAs the United States celebrated 250 years of American independence Saturday, many of its allies and partners recognized the major milestone with congratulatory messages, cultural displays, and reflections on their relationships with the superpower.0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 8 min · Jul 5, 2026StoryTrump Marshals Americans, Historic Spirit Of Defiance In Speech Celebrating US’s 250th BirthdayIn a late-night speech capping the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, President Donald Trump invoked familiar themes of patriotism, bravery, and sacrifice to declare that the story of the United States of America is worth cherishing while being far from over.0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 7 min · Jul 3, 2026StoryFirst US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution CenterWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 6 min · Jul 2, 2026StoryCatholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their FollowersThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 27 min · May 25, 2026StoryPope Leo XIV Issues Sweeping Teaching On Upholding Human Worth In A World Embracing Artificial IntelligencePope Leo XIV issued the most significant document of his pontificate Monday to address the sweeping impacts of the digital revolution and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence on the modern world and human dignity.0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 7 min · Apr 18, 2026StoryPope Leo XIV Expands Calls For Peace To Perceived War Of Words With Trump, Dismissing Media Narrative Of RiftPope Leo XIV sought to correct a media narrative Saturday that he was criticizing President Donald Trump through various recent remarks advocating for peace. Traveling to Angola for the third leg of his apostolic visit…0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 4 min · Apr 11, 2026StoryTrump Administration Unveils Proposed Triumphal Arch To Greet Visitors To Nation’s CapitalThe Trump administration released new renderings of a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch Friday, showcasing the president’s most dramatic effort yet to leave his mark on the nation’s capital. Envisioned to help celebrate…0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 7 min · Apr 11, 2026StoryCancer-Stricken Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse Vows To Avoid Being A ‘Pansy A**’ As Life Slips AwayDespite being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, former Republican Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse has not given up on living, telling the host of a New York Times podcast Thursday that he intends to face the unknown…0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 5 min · Apr 6, 2026StoryNASA Crowns Human Achievement With Milestone Amongst The StarsThe four Artemis II mission astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft made stellar history at approximately 1:56 p.m. EDT Monday, setting a new record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human. With four…0 commentsShare
0TThomas Wong· Reporting · 5 min · Apr 3, 2026StoryCommission Votes To Approve Ballroom Project Despite Federal Injunction, ‘Criticism And Skies-Falling Pronouncements’WASHINGTON — In the shadow of a federal judge’s Tuesday ruling blocking construction from advancing, the National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve the concept and site designs of President Donald…0 commentsShare
