Labour Loses Big in UK + Trump Targets Antifa?

May 8th, 2026 - Happy feast of the Apparition of St. Michael! Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV yesterday in a meeting that lasted far longer than most papal audiences and exceed the time that was allotted for their conversation. Iranian and U.S. forces exchanged fire in the Hormuz Strait yesterday, with each side saying the other initiated the conflict. U.S. officials stated afterward that no American assets were harmed and that the ceasefire remains in effect. Today marks the first anniversary of the day when Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 266th Successor of St. Peter and the first pope from the United States of America. Israeli officials have initiated an investigation after an Israeli soldier was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. A federal trade court yesterday struck down Trump's global 10% tariffs, ruling that the measures are unlawful. The British Labour party suffered huge losses in an election. Reports are still coming out, but it seems that Reform UK made large gains. A judge unsealed the alleged suicide note of Jeffrey Epstein yesterday. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org