Pope Francis’s Funeral to Be Held Saturday; Vance Seeks Closer US–India Ties

Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, where the Catholic faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects. The funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square. President Donald Trump said he and First Lady Melania Trump plan to attend, while Argentine President Javier Milei is also expected to be present.

The United States is looking to sell more energy and defense equipment to India, Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday during a visit to the country, adding that ties between the two nations will shape this century. “If India and the United States work together successfully, we’re going to see a 21st century that is prosperous and peaceful,” he said in a speech in the northwestern Indian city of Jaipur. “But I also believe that if we fail to work together successfully, the 21st century could be a very dark time for all of humanity.”

Topics in this episode include:

1. Pope Francis’s Funeral Scheduled for Saturday
2. How Is a New Pope Chosen?
3. SCOTUS to Weigh Objections to LGBT Storybooks in Schools
4. Federal Reserve Not Lowering Rates
5. Wall Street Opens Higher After Selloff
6. Paul Atkins Sworn In as SEC Chair
7. Haley Stevens Enters Michigan Senate Race
8. Trump Endorses Rep. Andy Biggs for Arizona Governor
9. House Republican Refers Andrew Cuomo for Prosecution
10. Harvard Sues Trump Administration
11. Education Department to Collect Student Loans in Default
12. Repaying Defaulted Student Loans: What It Means for You
13. Police Release Photos of Harvard Square Shooting Suspect
14. DHS Secretary Noem Confirms She Was a Victim of Theft
15. Judge Skeptical of Deportation Notices
16. 27 Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members Facing RICO Charges
17. 4 House Democrats Travel to El Salvador for Abrego Garcia
18. El Salvador Rejects Democrats’ Request to Meet Abrego Garcia
19. Judge Blocks ICE Agents From Operating at NYC Jail
20. Transportation Secretary Threatens Funding Cuts to NYC
21. Texas Walmart Shooter Pleads Guilty to State Charges
22. RFK Jr. Planning to Phase Out 8 Food Dyes
23. FTC Sues Uber Over Alleged Deceptive Practices
24. Kremlin: Putin Willing to Discuss Kyiv’s Truce Proposal
25. JD Vance Seeks Closer US–India Ties
26. India Announces 12 Percent Tariffs on Steel Imports
27. Thai PM Says US Tariff Negotiations Postponed
28. South Korea’s President Expecting Positive US Talks
29. New Tariffs Aimed at Countering Chinese Evasion
30. Ski Resorts Enhance Mountain Experience With Data
31. Horse Program Brings Disabled Children Healing

🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE