Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Hails 'Great Honor' of First American Pope

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Habemus Papam Americanum

President Donald Trump congratulated the new Pope Leo XIV after he was selected Thursday, noting it is "a great honor" for the United States that an American-born Cardinal was selected to be Francis' successor. 

"Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope," Trump said on his Truth Social platform shortly after white smoke emerged from the Vatican indicating the conclave had come to a decision on who will lead the Catholic Church. 

"It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!"…READ MORE

Trump congratulates Pope Leo XVI after he is named first American pontiff. 5/8/25 (Image created using Getty Images)

White House

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after David Perdue was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to China during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

World Stage

RED DAWN: Xi stands with Putin against ‘international bullying’ amid Trump trade war

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Capitol Hill

BIG GULF: House votes to make Trump Gulf of America name change permanent

On his way to Super Bowl LIX, President Trump signed an order declaring Feb. 9 as "Gulf of America Day." (Daniel Torok/Chief White House Photographer)

RIGHT FLANK DEFENSE: Senator says Dems 'eat their own' as Fetterman faces renewed scrutiny

PURSE POWER: Conservative firebrand torches blue state immigration policies amid major lawsuit

'DON'T UNDERESTIMATE HER': AOC’s constituents weigh in on prez run, remind GOP of shock Joe Crowley defeat

BORDER CRACKDOWN: Illegal immigrant murderers could face death penalty under new GOP bill

Across America 

'WALK IN THE PARK': REAL ID deadline comes and goes – airports report business as usual

People lined up for the TSA checkpoint reveal their thoughts on the government's handling of the REAL ID implementation at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on day one. (Robin Rayne for Fox News Digital) (Fox News Digital)

NOT LAWFUL: Deportation flights to Libya would violate court order without prior notice, federal judge says

GANG ARRESTS: Suspected Tren de Aragua member among 5 arrested in human smuggling bust: Texas sheriff

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