Tom Wrobleski

1 day ago | news-journal.com | Tom Wrobleski

A hardline cardinal from Wisconsin who is a fan of President Donald Trump and who battled Pope Francis could be the first pope from the United States. The Daily Mail reported that Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, 76, is being touted as one of the leaders in the race to replace Francis. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. A successor as pontiff will be chosen during a future conclave of Catholic cardinals in Rome. Should Burke be elected, he would be the first American pope, ever.

1 day ago | northwestgeorgianews.com | Tom Wrobleski

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1 day ago | silive.com | Tom Wrobleski

The top U.S. Attorney in New York state is stepping aside, paving for the way for President Donald Trump’s pick to take over the office. ABC News reported that Matthew Podolsky of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York will step aside and be replaced by Jay Clayton. Clayton will serve in an interim capacity for up to four months until confirmed by the U.S. Senate or appointed by federal judges in Manhattan.

1 day ago | silive.com | Tom Wrobleski

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro had kind words for President Donald Trump after Trump reached out to talk about the arson attack on Shapiro’s official home. Shapiro said that Trump was “very gracious,” according to NBC News. “I appreciated that the president called me,” Democrat Shapiro told reporters at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.

1 day ago | silive.com | Tom Wrobleski

She made a decision for herself. That’s why former First Lady Michelle Obama skipped the inauguration ceremony for President Donald Trump in January. “My decision to skip the inauguration — or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this year that suited me — were met with such ridicule and criticism,” Obama said on the latest episode of her “IMO” podcast, which she hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson. “People couldn’t believe that I was saying no for any other reason.