No, the Pope did not have a dog

Today’s facts …

The second and third conclave ballots have resulted in black smoke.

The Pope did not have a dog.

DOGE is not auditing 163 Congress members. The rumor came from a satire site.

Skype is shut down for good, and Weight Watchers has declared bankruptcy.

Chief Justice John Roberts defended judicial independence as necessary to check the excesses of Congress or the executive.

Wellness influencer Casey Means has been nominated for surgeon general after Trump’s initial pick for the influential health post dropped out after lying about her credentials.

Medicaid is a joint program run by states and the federal government, covering approximately 7.2 million adults aged 65 and older.

18% of those in assisted living rely on Medicaid.

The new Trump budget calls for massive cuts to Medicaid.

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged and said the risks of higher unemployment and inflation have risen.

New Oklahoma school curriculum teaches that widespread voter fraud occurred during the 2020 presidential election.

NFL MVP Peyton Manning did not comfort a crying 9-year-old boy named Dylan at a gala.

Every horse that raced in the 2025 Kentucky Derby was a descendant of the legendary racing horse Secretariat.

The Global Entry application form now includes a reference to the Trump Card Visa, which can be purchased for $5 million.