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Trump Posted a Picture of Himself as Jesus. Now He’s Trying to Explain It Away.

The image showed President Trump bathed in divine light and clad in religious robes. His interpretation was that the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ. [...]

Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate

As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” [...]

Trump Attack on Pope and Posting of Jesus Image Draw Widespread Criticism

A prominent conservative bishop was among the Catholic leaders who jumped to the pope’s defense. [...]

Swalwell’s Fall Punctuates Woes of Democrats in California, of All Places

Democrats have struggled to find a candidate for governor who can capture the imagination of voters in one of their most important strongholds. [...]

Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain

President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is [...]

Trump Takes Down Post Depicting Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure

The image, which President Trump shared on Truth Social shortly after criticizing Pope Leo, depicted him as a divine leader healing the sick. [...]

For Months, Pope Avoided Clash With Trump. Now He’s Clapping Back.

President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war. [...]

To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.

President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement. [...]

After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote

A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA. [...]

Trump Attacks Pope Leo as Too Liberal and ‘Weak on Crime’

President Trump’s lengthy post on social media showed there were really no boundaries when it comes to people he might target, including the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. [...]

‘It would be catastrophic’: A Supreme Court decision could upend Alaska’s crucial Senate race

A Supreme Court decision could bar late-arriving mail ballots and potentially disenfranchise thousands of Alaskan voters in a race that could determine Senate control. [...]

Fears over who can win in 2028 are already surfacing among Democrats

Black voters wondered what it’ll take to clinch the White House as big names like Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg gather in New York this week. [...]

Mamdani's 100th day

Mayor Zohran Mamdani crisscrossed the city on his 100th day in office, relishing a milestone in a mayoralty that for much of last year seemed like an impossibility. [...]

Inside the DNC’s Middle East (not) working group

The Democratic National Committee set up a task force to tackle the Middle East. Seven months later, the working group still has work to do. [...]

Pope Leo XIV condemns war, rejects claims of divine backing

The Pope is pushing back against rhetoric used by U.S. leaders to frame the Iran war as divinely sanctioned. [...]

Harris gives her clearest signal she is mounting a 2028 presidential bid

She has toyed with the idea before, but her comments Friday took on a new meaning in front of an audience full of Black power brokers. [...]

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of [...]

Why Trump’s endorsement hasn’t been a ‘close out move’ for Louisiana Senate

GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy still has a chance at making the runoff despite Trump-backed Julia Letlow's lead in the race. [...]

Marjorie Taylor Greene unloads on Trump, Netanyahu and the future of MAGA

Marjorie Taylor Greene unloads on Trump, Netanyahu and the future of MAGA lead image [...]

The enduring influence of Al Sharpton

The biggest names in politics are flying in from around the country to meet the Rev. Al Sharpton. [...]

MAGA allies say Trump is going soft on deportations, demand "Phase 2"

An angry coalition of conservatives say President Trump is flirting with betraying his biggest campaign promise on mass deportations — and the voters who put him there.Why it matters: The [...]

House Ethics Committee investigating Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee has begun a probe into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) over allegations of sexual misconduct, it announced Monday in a statement. Why it matters: Swalwell suspended his [...]

U.S. asked Iran to freeze uranium enrichment for 20 years, sources say

The U.S. proposed that Iran accept a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment during negotiations in Islamabad over the weekend, according to a U.S. official and a source with knowledge.The Iranians [...]

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

I have no clue if there's an AI bubble.I do know this: I went hunting for any company — in any industry, in any era — that has scaled organic [...]

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Technology that captures carbon emissions from power plants may finally get a breakthrough as deep-pocketed tech companies try to meet climate goals while powering the AI race. Why it matters: [...]

"The door is not closed": Mediators rush to revive U.S.-Iran talks

Pakistani, Egyptian and Turkish mediators will continue talks with the U.S. and Iran in the coming days in an effort to bridge the remaining gaps and reach a deal to [...]

The AI revolution is sorting people into three camps

Three distinct camps are forming around AI: power users, doubters and resisters.Why it matters: AI isn't just advancing — it's fragmenting how people see the world.The big picture: The disconnect [...]

Oil prices surge on Trump's blockade vow, failed U.S.-Iran talks

Oil prices jumped over 7% to well over $100 per barrel when markets opened Sunday evening.Why it matters: The latest surge shows that traders don't see last week's U.S.-Iran ceasefire [...]

Trump unleashes tirade against "weak," "terrible" Pope Leo

President Trump lashed out against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, calling him "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy" and accusing him of "catering to the Radical Left."The [...]

Earthquake in Hungary: Orbán defeated after 16 years in power

Hungarian voters have ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, delivering a stunning rebuke to one of the Western world's most entrenched populist leaders.Why it matters: The [...]

Trump threat to Iranian civilians 'wrong', Starmer says

The PM condemns the US president's threat that a "whole civilisation" would die unless Iran agreed to end the war. [...]

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

The move has raised questions over parliamentary scrutiny of future rules to deliver planned EU deals. [...]

PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe

Keir Starmer's approach has provoked anger from the Conservatives and Reform UK. [...]

Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitch

The party has announced its plans for health, education and taxation ahead of next month's Holyrood election. [...]

PM to scrap spy chiefs' Hillsborough Law veto

Security chiefs will not be able to block spies from giving evidence to future public inquiries. [...]

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains. [...]

Tice £91,000 tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims

A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times. [...]

Starmer says UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports

UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route. [...]

Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs

Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain. [...]

UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time. [...]

Trump’s violation of the 14th amendment couldn’t be any clearer — Judge Luttig

Democratic Policies: Championing the Middle Class, the Poor, and Social Equity

The January 6th, 2021 Insurrection

Judge Rejects Trump’s Immunity Argument in Federal 2020 Election

An Insight into Trump’s Behavior: Concerns Over Mental State and Influence”

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