Ledecky, Dupont and Khelif among flag-bearers at Paris Olympics closing ceremony:

The America that I’ve sung to you about for 50 years is real and, regardless of its faults, is a great country with a great people, so will survive this moment.— Bruce Springsteen spoke during a concert in Manchester about the current political situation in the US.

The Attorney General must testify before both the House and Senate to explain why gifting Donald Trump a private jet does not violate the emoluments clause — which requires congressional approval — or any other ethics laws.— Chuck Schumer, during his remarks on the Senate floor regarding the situation with Qatar.

"I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people."— Pope Leo XIV speaks about the war in Ukraine during his first Sunday blessing.

"I hate Taylor Swift!"— Donald Trump expressed on his platform Truth Social about the singer after she supported Kamala Harris.

"Let us take up this precious legacy and continue on the journey, inspired by the same hope that is born of faith."— Pope Leo XIV addressed the cardinals about continuing the legacy of Pope Francis and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

"It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years."— Public letter by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe criticizing the government's decision.

"Peter must shepherd the flock without ever yielding to the temptation to be an autocrat, lording it over those entrusted to him. On the contrary, he is called to serve the faith of his brothers and sisters, and to walk alongside them."— Pope Leo XIV during his inauguration, referring to the role of the pope and the necessity to serve the faithful.

We received the greatest gift imaginable – news that our beautiful son Edan is returning home after 583 days in captivity in Gaza.— Edan Alexander's family speaks about his return home.

"You should be embarrassed asking that question."— Donald Trump, responding to a reporter's question about the ethics of accepting a luxury jet from Qatar during a news conference at the White House.

"Libraries are the great equalizer."— Carla Hayden, during National Library Week.

"I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT."— Donald Trump expressed this on Truth Social after Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris.

"Mexico is suing tech giant Google for labeling the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S. users."— Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the lawsuit in her daily press briefing.

The United States will no longer be 'giving you lectures on how to live.'— President Trump declared this during an investment conference in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.

If Republicans want to be a working-class party — if we want to be a majority party — we must ignore calls to cut Medicaid and start delivering on America’s promise for America’s working people.— Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) warns against cuts to Medicaid and emphasizes the need to support social insurance programs.

"Tim, you are my friend, I have treated you very well."— Donald Trump discusses his relationship with Tim Cook and the pressure he is putting on him to increase production in the USA.

"What we really need is more consistency. U.S. companies need to be able to plan instead of scramble to reroute supply chains, which can be difficult to do quickly. And American families are quite spooked by the impact these and other tariffs are going to have on their pocketbook."— Miriam Sapiro, a nonresident fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and former acting USTR chief under then-President Barack Obama.

"Work reporting requirements create administrative burdens for already vulnerable populations."— Jamila Michener, Associate Professor of Government and Public Policy at Cornell University, discussing the negative impacts of work requirements on healthcare access.

"As you know from the real estate business: There are places that will never be for sale."— Mark Carney, in response to Trump's provocations about a possible takeover of Canada.

Terrorism came knocking on the door of Palm Springs. We survived, and I can tell you … this city will rise.— Palm Springs Chief Andy Mills described the explosion as an isolated incident and emphasized the resilience of the city.

I don't think she will make a wrong decision.— A former senior Harris campaign official commented on her political ambitions.

"I prefer a big, beautiful plane built in the United States, made in America, bought in America."— Senator Josh Hawley expressed his concerns over Qatar's offer to finance the new Air Force One.

"This removes a choice."— Dr. Paul Casamassimo, chief policy officer for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, comments on the proposed ban of fluoride supplements for children.

He's traumatized. He has nightmares about what he experienced.— Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said after the sentencing hearing, referring to what Rushdie suffered.

"We will miss you greatly, dear old man. Thank you for everything you gave us and for your profound love for your people."— Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi about José Mujica.

"The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death."— Donald Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, where he ordered a 100% tariff on foreign films.