I just signed an executive order, putting the flags of our country, all of them, all federal flags, and state flags at half-mast in honor of Pope Francis.

So he was a good man, worked hard.

He loved the world, and it's an honor to do that.

President Trump's brief comments yesterday on the passing of Pope Francis, posting later

online that he and the First Lady will attend Francis's funeral.

The question is, which Cardinal could become the next pontiff?

We're going to bring you the latest with a live report from Vatican City in just a moment.

Meanwhile, the president is once again publicly supporting his defense secretary,

Pete Hegseth, following another signal chat scandal.

Yes, a separate one.

The question is, when the White House says they have Hegsets back, do they or are they

quietly looking for replacement?

Also ahead, we'll go through the legal fight between Harvard and the Trump administration

over federal funding.

The question is, will this be yet another case that is ultimately decided by the Supreme

Court?

It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early, the show that always gets an A for effort.

Yes, even at Harvard. I'm Ali Vitale. On this Tuesday, April 22nd, we'll start with the news.

Just moments ago, the Vatican announced the funeral for Pope Francis will be held Saturday morning in St. Peter's Basilica.

The pontiff's body is currently lying in state at the chapel of Santa Marta in Vatican City.

Following the Pope's request, his body was placed in a simple wooden casket.

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