Pope Francis, 88, has developed bilateral pneumonia in both lungs while he remains hospitalized in Rome. The Vatican reported that he remains in good spirits, spending his time reading, resting, and praying. (UPI)
The White House clarified that Elon Musk is not an employee of the Department of Government Efficiency and lacks the official authority to make government decisions — raising raises questions about Musk’s role. (CBS)
President Trump signed an executive order to assess expanding and reducing costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF). The White House says its ultimate goal is to make IVF more affordable and increase coverage. (AP)
Baltimore Ravens player Ben Cleveland faces drunk driving charges in Georgia after being pulled over last Wednesday after a deputy saw him weaving outside his lane and registering a BAC over the legal limit. (ABC)
A federal hiring freeze imposed by President Trump has raised concerns about the ability of U.S. firefighting agencies to respond to wildfires, as thousands of federal firefighter positions remain unfilled. (NBC)
