# Trump-Pope Sparring Continues, Senate Says No To War Resolution, Democrats Want Hegseth Impeached, Ticketmaster's Monopoly

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Podcast: [America In The Morning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-in-the-morning-6741481)
Published: 2026-04-16T10:00:00+00:00
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Today on America in the MorningIncreasing Trump & Pope War Of Words The war of words between President Trump and Pope Leo is escalating, as both Vice President JD Vance had choice words for the Pontiff, and House Speaker Mike Johnson also questioned the Pope’s comments about Iran, which comes as the president posted a new A-I image of himself with Jesus Christ’s arm around him. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Pope Leo XIV is sticking to his peace and unity message despite the criticism. Senate Does Not Pass Iran War Resolutions President Trump on Wednesday hinted that US and Iran talks could resume in the next few days, and in an interview with Fox Business said the war was, in his words, very close to over. On Capitol Hill, there were multiple votes taken led by Democrats to stop the president from waging war with Iran, all of which were blocked by Republicans in the majority. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports. Hegseth Impeachment Talk Amid war with Iran, a group of House Democrats is looking to oust the U-S Defense Secretary from the Pentagon. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the measure isn't likely to pass the Republican-led House or Senate. Live Nation Monopoly A jury has found that Ticketmaster-owned Live Nation illegally monopolized ticketing for events and concerts. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the Ticketmaster and Live Nation antitrust trial and says it could cost them big bucks. The Material Girl Returns The Material Girl’s first hit was a song called “Everybody” back in 1982. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on pop superstar Madonna’s new album, coming out decades after the original. Tax Day Victory Lap April 15 was Tax Day in America, and it was also a day that the Trump administration took a victory lap by hailing the impac…

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