Professor Emeritus at Catholic University and columnist for The Hill. Opinions expressed are mine alone. Website: https://xitter.cf/t.co/v64PrmP7Vp

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My latest book has just arrived. I’m really proud of this one.
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Democratic candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, arrives to cast her ballot in Austin as early voting begins across Texas.
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A russian missile killed an entire Ukrainian family of ten — parents Olena and Artem Voronov and their eight children. Today, five of the children were laid to rest in Radushne, Ukraine. Their parents and three siblings had been buried earlier. May they all rest in peace.
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BREAKING WaPo: The Trump admin has not approved the transfer of interceptor missiles to Ukraine that are needed to protect the country from Russian missile and drone attacks — a delay that comes as Trump embraces Russia and slams Ukraine. washingtonpost.com/politics/…
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Great ad.
As a man of faith, I pray every day. Faith is a thing there’s just too little of in Washington.
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Pulled my wheelchair up steps and knocked doors today with Senator Tom Harkin in Ottumwa. I won my first race by 6 votes. I did it by knocking doors rain or shine, talking to voters, and listening. That’s how we’ll win this one too. Join us: Turek4Iowa.com
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Josh is one of the grittiest and hardest working elected officials I know. Can’t wait to vote for him this week in early voting! 🗳️ 🇺🇸
Pulled my wheelchair up steps and knocked doors today with Senator Tom Harkin in Ottumwa. I won my first race by 6 votes. I did it by knocking doors rain or shine, talking to voters, and listening. That’s how we’ll win this one too. Join us: Turek4Iowa.com
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Talarico: "We just found out that [Elon Musk] is almost single-handedly bankrolling this effort to install Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate and defeat this movement...Elon Musk wants our land. He wants our water. He wants his very own personal United States senator. He is trying to buy Texas."
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Angelina with her mom Inna. Both were killed today by Russia. They should have been alive and they would have been alive… if not for Russia’s war against Ukraine
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St Paul of the Cross (1694–1775) was an Italian priest and founder of the Passionists. Deeply devoted to Christ’s Passion, he dedicated his life to preaching God’s love and mercy, especially to the poor. He encouraged people to find hope and strength in the Cross.
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Russia killed a one year old girl in her stroller today. Her mother died in the hospital a few hours later.
Trump: "Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much."
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Met so many great folks at the Farmer’s Market in Davenport! Everywhere I go across this state, it’s clear: Iowans are ready for change.
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Accessories to murder of innocent Ukrainians
JUST IN: The Trump administration is delaying the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles Ukraine needs to defend against Russian missile and drone attacks, officials said Monday. Some of the missiles are coming from countries friendly to Ukraine, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth must approve the transfers. A Ukrainian official told The Washington Post last week that “only a couple” of interceptor missiles remain in Ukraine’s stockpile.
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NEW: A Catholic nun pressed Vice President JD Vance on Saturday to justify ICE’s conduct to people of faith at a CBS News town hall in Michigan. Sister Nancy Sylvester asked how the behavior of ICE agents “can constantly be justified in terms of the kind of values we want to live by.” Vance never answered. She is the latest Catholic sister to challenge him on immigration. Last fall, ICE turned away Sister JoAnn Persch, 91, when she tried to bring the Eucharist to detainees outside Chicago. She died two weeks later. thelettersfromleo.com/p/cath…
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Donald Trump is supporting the sick thugs in Russia who murder children in Ukraine. He will be held accountable.
A horrific Russian strike in the Kharkiv region. A “shahed” struck people directly – in a park near an ordinary café. Pure atrocity. Six people were killed, including children. A little girl was killed in a stroller – her name was Angelina, she was just over a year old, born in August 2025… Her mother’s name was Inna. She died in the hospital… Another girl who was killed was 11 years old. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Another 14 people were injured, including six more children. I am grateful to everyone who supports Ukraine under these circumstances and helps us shoot down “shaheds,” shoot down missiles, and stop Russian assaults. These are horrific photos, but behind them are shattered lives and the truth about this war. Lives must be protected. Ukraine needs air defense. You can't think about making money with Russia as long as it continues its asinine war. We ask that sanctions on Russia stay in place as long as the killings continue. We ask America to be strong, and we ask it to apply the Lindsey Graham law. We ask Europe to continue its support. We ask that everything possible be done to bring peace and guarantee security. Ukraine wants peace. It is Russia that has insisted on continuing the killing all this time. The world has enough strength to stop the war. That strength must finally be used – against the murderers.
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Thank you Mayor @AndreforAtlanta for the warm welcome! Atlanta’s global outlook and economic dynamism make it a natural partner for Ireland.
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Ten years ago today. In just the last few days: Trump made a deal for the U.S. to buy Russian diesel, an economic lifeline for Putin; he and Elon Musk blamed each other for an order that slowed down Starlink satellite connectivity over Ukraine, hampering the country's defenses during a devastating Russian attack; and Trump waived sanctions on Russia that Congress, led by his late friend Lindsey Graham, had pushed for. Now, Putin has proposed a summit with Trump and Xi to decide Ukraine’s fate for them, bulldoze a century of international cooperation, and frame Russia as an equal to the U.S. and China. We’ll see if Putin’s puppet continues to dance on his strings.
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10 years ago today @HillaryClinton nailed the bleak future ahead if Trump was elected. “Clinton: Putin would rather have a puppet as president. You won't admit the Russians engaged in cyberattacks against the US, that you encouraged espionage against our people, that you spout the Putin line, sign up for his wish list, break up NATO, do whatever he wants you to do.” Every word is true. Tragically, his capitulation to Russia is even worse than imagined.
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I spoke with Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex and wished His Holiness a full and speedy recovery following his surgery. We are grateful that even during this difficult time for him personally, His Holiness remembers Ukraine and prays for our people. I briefed him in detail on the situation with Russian escalation and Russia’s constant strikes on Ukrainian cities and communities. We also discussed the humanitarian catastrophe in temporarily occupied Oleshky. We are working to help our people there. We are preparing decisions. His Holiness informed me about contacts with the Russian side on this matter. Of course, we also discussed all the current security challenges and threats, including the periodic lack of warnings from our partners about Russian ballistic missile attacks – something that has happened three times recently. I thank His Holiness for his support and all his efforts to achieve a dignified peace.
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