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Trump Slams Pope; House Democrats Tackle Ethics Overhaul

4/16/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes Pope Leo XIV, calling him "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy" amid tensions over immigration.
House Democrats plan a task force to overhaul ethics rules and address Trump's business dealings ahead of the midterms, led by Rep. Joe Morelle.
The initiative aims to restore public trust and replicate the 2018 anti-corruption strategy, with a diverse group that may broaden or complicate the agenda.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes Pope Leo XIV, calling him "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy" amid tensions over immigration.
House Democrats plan a task force to overhaul ethics rules and address Trump's business dealings ahead of the midterms, led by Rep. Joe Morelle.
The initiative aims to restore public trust and replicate the 2018 anti-corruption strategy, with a diverse group that may broaden or complicate the agenda.