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"FAKE POLLS FROM FAKE NEWS ORGANIZATIONS should be investigated for ELECTION FRAUD."— Donald Trump in an early morning Truth Social post criticizing poll results.

I chose to live here, in Room 201, because when I took possession of the papal apartment, inside myself I distinctly heard a 'no.' The papal apartment is not luxurious, but it is large. I need to live among people.— Pope Francis explained in a past interview why he chose a modest residence.

"If we let this stand, we are saying the president is above the law. That the United States Constitution is optional."— Rep. Shri Thanedar discussing the implications of not impeaching Trump.

The protests that you’ll see out there, they’re very organized. They’re paid for.— Elon Musk on the protests against Tesla during the earnings call.

"But I am constitutional enough to be at least a little worried about how far we take it."— A cattle rancher and banker from Missouri expressing concern about Trump's overreach.

"The judiciary acts as a check to unchecked executive power. And functioning democracies do not lock up judges."— Democratic Wisconsin state Rep. Ryan Clancy told the crowd before it marched around the area.

We’ve had unprecedented success on the border effort and we’re going to keep doing it, full speed ahead.— Tom Homan, Trump’s top border adviser, spoke about the achievements in border security during a White House briefing.

"If ICE was successful, Cesar would be facing a life sentence in a brutal El Salvadoran prison. Norelia was facing the same at some other unknown location."— The couple's attorneys said in a statement that they were released Friday.

"Certain countries adhere to their own priorities, engage in bullying pressure and coercive transactions, and provoke trade wars for no reason, exposing their extreme egoism."— Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this statement on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.

"These small, petty men will disappear into the dustbin of history."— Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks about the current administration in Washington.

What has happened to our judiciary is beyond me. The [judges] are deranged is all I can think of. I think some of these judges think that they are beyond and above the law. They are not, and we are sending a very strong message today ... if you are harboring a fugitive… we will come after you and we will prosecute you. We will find you.— Pam Bondi, Attorney General, discussing the consequences for judges opposing the Trump administration's immigration policies.

"The Eagles have turned out to be an incredible team, an incredible group."— Donald Trump about the Philadelphia Eagles during a celebration at the White House.

"I reject any attempts to weaken Canada, to wear us down, to break us so that America can own us."— Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, told reporters in late March.

"We are entering a new era."— Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, chief economist at the IMF, on the impact of trade wars on the global economy.

"He often reminded us... that we all belong to the same human family and that no one is saved alone."— Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re during the homily at Pope Francis' funeral service.

There has never been a clearer case of a president using their office to put money in their pocket, or greater potential for special interests to buy an administration's favor that could threaten the public interest.— Tony Carrk, executive director of Accountable.US, a nonpartisan government ethics watchdog group.

This is a moral moment in America. Sitting on the Capitol steps with Leader Hakeem Jeffries this morning to discuss what’s at stake with Trump’s budget and affirm the need for action to protect Medicaid, food assistance, and other safety net programs.— Senator Cory Booker stated this during a sit-in at the Capitol.

Even if we do not purchase feed grains and oilseeds from the United States, it will not have much impact on our country’s grain supply.— Zhao Chenxin, vice chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, on the impact of US imports on China's grain supply.

"Both the Executive and the Judiciary have an obligation to follow the law."— Justice Samuel Alito made this statement in his sharp dissent regarding the Supreme Court's decision to block the deportation of Venezuelans.

"We must analyse all options with an open mind and not a priori rule out rate cuts below the neutral rate."— Olli Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland, at an event organized by LC Macro Advisors.

"The Radical Left Democrats are paying a fortune to have people infiltrate the Town Halls of Republican Congressmen/women and Senators."— Donald Trump stated on Truth Social regarding the disruption of Republican town halls by paid protesters.

It was hard on him, and it was hard on us. But he did it for us—and you.— Scott Pelley on Bill Owens' resignation to protect 60 Minutes from further interference.

"The only thing they have in common is the belief that they should show personal fealty to Trump."— John Bolton, former national security adviser, commenting on the internal dynamics of the Trump administration.

"Michele Fiore used a tragedy to line her pockets."— Federal prosecutor Dahoud Askar said during the trial about Michele Fiore.

"The Trump administration doxxed an American citizen, endangering her and her children. This is completely unacceptable and flat-out wrong."— Rotimi Adeoye, MSNBC contributor, regarding the posting of Jennifer Vasquez Sura's address by DHS.

"We are not the enemy of the state."— Eugene Daniels, President of the White House Correspondents' Association, delivering an impassioned defense of journalists' work at the annual dinner.

What was shared over Signal — then and now, however you characterize it — was informal, unclassified coordinations for media coordination and other things.— Pete Hegseth, defending his actions regarding the sharing of sensitive information.

Moments ago, we filed a lawsuit to halt the funding freeze because it is unlawful and beyond the government’s authority.— Harvard President Alan Garber said this on Monday regarding the lawsuit against the Trump administration.

"If I would be president for more than three hours, I would declare that people must go and build in Orania. Black people must go and build there and we mix them."— Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, speaking at the Freedom Day national celebrations in Ermelo.

There are certain cities where it ain’t gonna happen.— Deion Sanders discussing the potential teams for his son Shedeur during the NFL Draft.

"If you have evidence, take it to the court."— Senator Chris Van Hollen urging the Trump administration to present evidence in court instead of through social media.

"The court agreed that this vague and clearly unconstitutional requirement is a grave attack on students, our profession, honest history and knowledge itself."— Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT, said in a statement.

"Stop tearing down the Constitution in the name of my ancestors."— JB Pritzker during his speech at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, criticizing Trump’s efforts to deport foreign students who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.