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Trump Hails 'Great Honor' as First American Elected Pope in Historic Surprise

Former President Donald Trump hailed his being named a 'Pope' by some conservative Catholics as a 'great honor.' The title was bestowed upon him by some members of the group 'Make Catholic Great Again,' which has been critical of Pope Francis and the Catholic Church's stance on issues like abortion and climate change.

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Maine Democrats Join Forces Against Rep. Laurel Libby's SCOTUS Bid Over Trans Athlete Post Censure

Maine Democrats are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court appeal by Rep. Laurel Libby over her censure for identifying a minor trans athlete on social media, with the party defending the original decision that deemed her comments unacceptable. The Democrats' response seeks to uphold the ruling that held Libby's post was in violation of state law and public trust.

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