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U.S. President Donald Trump reposted an apparently AI-generated image on Truth Social showing him and a figure of Jesus with eyes closed and foreheads touching, following the deletion of an earlier post that prompted accusations he had likened himself to Christ. The move comes amid an escalating public dispute with Pope Leo over the pontiff's comme…
Eric Swalwell’s decision to leave the California governor’s race and resign from Congress after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct has narrowed a crowded June primary field. The development could concentrate Democratic support around a smaller set of contenders and alter the dynamics of the June 2 jungle primary, with implications for debate…
Erika Kirk, the widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk and CEO of Turning Point USA, withdrew on Tuesday from a Turning Point event featuring U.S. Vice President JD Vance after receiving threats against her life, Vance told students at the University of Georgia. Vance said he spoke with the Secret Service and was not worried about his own safety; he …
Democratic leaders in the U.S. Congress are preparing another war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s military authority in Iran, with a Senate vote possible as soon as Wednesday and a House vote expected on Thursday. Democrats say they will continue filing and bringing up such measures weekly while the conflict, which began…
President Donald Trump called on Republican members of Congress to unite behind a clean extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, warning the authorization is critical to U.S. military operations and is scheduled to lapse on April 20. Trump said he is coordinating with key House leaders to move the measure through the H…
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to head the Federal Reserve, reported personal assets valued between $131 million and $209 million in a filing with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The disclosure details large investments he has pledged to divest, consulting income, and liabilities, while raising political and procedural questions ahead…
The SAVE America Act is facing an uphill battle in Congress, but a Reuters analysis finds that 23 mostly Republican-led states have enacted or adopted measures that echo central provisions of the bill ahead of November's midterms. Changes include new proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration, tightened photo ID rules at polling place…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Federal Reserve should delay lowering interest rates while the conflict in Iran remains unresolved, praising the central bank for monitoring developments. He argued that recent price increases driven by higher oil and gas costs are unlikely to become entrenched in consumer expectations, while noting the …
Dozens of people were taken into custody during a New York City protest against U.S. arms sales to Israel and broader U.S. military backing. Demonstrators gathered near the Manhattan offices of two U.S. senators, voiced opposition to recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon, and included members of Jewish Voice fo…
A growing contingent of House Democrats urged Representative Eric Swalwell to step down from Congress on Monday as the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into his conduct. Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor and apologized for "mistakes in judgment" while denying allegations he called "serious but false." The controv…
President Donald Trump staged a White House delivery of McDonald’s on Monday to highlight reductions in taxes on tips, meeting a DoorDash driver who said she benefited from the change. The event came as higher fuel costs and geopolitical tensions have complicated efforts to sell a broader Republican tax-cut package ahead of the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social portraying himself in a Jesus-like role, prompting criticism from religious conservatives and prompting questions about his relationship with faith-based supporters. The post, published amid an intensifying dispute with Pope Leo over the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, was deleted t…
The Manhattan district attorney's office has opened an investigation into sexual assault claims against U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell. A woman who once worked in his district office told media outlets she experienced two nonconsensual encounters with Swalwell, in 2019 and 2024, and said she was too intoxicated to consent on both occasions. Swal…
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban lost power after 16 years as center-right pro-EU rival Peter Magyar won a high-turnout election. U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle congratulated Magyar, while prominent Democrats framed the result as a warning to U.S. political figures allied with Orban and some of President Donald Trump's supporters ex…
Representative Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate in the California governor's race, faced intensifying calls to leave Congress after multiple sexual misconduct allegations surfaced. Senior Democrats and Republicans alike urged his resignation or supported expulsion proceedings as investigators and House ethics processes were referenced by lawmaker…
The Manhattan district attorney’s office has confirmed an active investigation into allegations that U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell committed sexual assault. The claims include two alleged nonconsensual encounters reported by a woman who formerly worked in Swalwell’s district office, one in 2019 and one in 2024, and additional accusations report…
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell has denied sexual assault allegations made by a former district office staffer and additional accusations reported by other women. The claims, reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN, have led to the withdrawal of endorsements and calls from Democratic leaders and unions for Swalwell to end his campaign for…
Representative Jamie Raskin told House Democrats he will reintroduce a bill to establish a bipartisan commission empowered to evaluate whether a president is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office. The move comes as some Democrats debate using impeachment or the 25th Amendment in response to recent actions and statements by Preside…
President Donald Trump’s recent profanity-filled threats toward Iran have prompted renewed discussion among some Democrats about whether the 25th Amendment could be used to remove him from office. The amendment clarifies presidential succession and includes provisions for voluntary and involuntary transfers of power, but key parts - notably Section…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has instructed agents nationwide to pursue a new Birth Tourism Initiative aimed at identifying networks that allegedly assist pregnant foreign nationals to obtain U.S. citizenship for their children by giving birth on U.S. soil. The move, outlined in an internal email, aligns with the Trump administration's …
Former Vice President Kamala Harris indicated on Friday that she is considering a 2028 presidential campaign. Speaking at a National Action Network meeting in New York City and responding to a question from Reverend Al Sharpton, Harris said she might run and that any decision would depend on who could best serve the American people in 2028. Harris …
BCA Research welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire as a near-term positive for markets but cautioned the agreement is precarious. The firm's chief geopolitical strategist assigns a 40% probability the truce fails before the end of April and a 60% chance it does not survive beyond 12 months. BCA shifted to neutral on equities tactically while maintaining…
Melania Trump, a former Slovenian model and a notably private first lady, directly addressed reporters to reject suggestions of any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The appearance is one of the few times she has confronted the press in person, amid a long pattern of limited public speaking and occasional high-profile public moments.
First Lady Melania Trump delivered a rare address from the White House denying any personal or criminal connection to the late Jeffrey Epstein. She rejected circulating allegations and manipulated images, said she was never a victim or named in legal documents related to Epstein, and called on Congress to hold public hearings allowing survivors to …
House Republicans prevented Democrats from advancing a unanimous-consent resolution aimed at stopping U.S. attacks on Iran after an abbreviated pro forma session was ended by Representative Chris Smith. The move continues a pattern of congressional defeats for war-powers measures seeking to require presidential authorization for military operations…
