news2shortsDonald Trump posted an AI-generated image to Truth Social depicting himself as a Christ-like figure, with divine light emanating from his hands as he heals a stricken man in a hospital bed. The president has since deleted the post after facing the wrath of some of his most high-profile and loyal Christian supporters. When asked … Read more
Who will go No 1? Our writers made their predictions Email ella.brockway@theguardian.com with thoughts Sign up for WNBA 30: a limited run women’s basketball newsletter The draft has three rounds with 15 picks each. The order of the top five overall picks were determined by a lottery system. Picks No 6 and No 7 go … Read more
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the race for governor of California following sexual misconduct allegations has scrambled what was already a crowded and unsettled contest in the country’s biggest Democratic-led state.
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, abruptly announced his decision to resign from Congress Monday evening amid calls for him to step aside after admitting to sexual misconduct with a staffer earlier this year. The embattled lawmaker was facing an anticipated expulsion vote that could have occurred as early as this week. “There is a season for … Read more
Gonzales, who admitted affair with aide who later died by suicide, says he will file retirement from office on Tuesday Representative Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, announced on Monday he was stepping down from Congress after acknowledging an extramarital affair with a staffer. Gonzales, who was facing a growing threat of expulsion by his … Read more
President Trump orders a naval blockade on all maritime traffic to and from Iran’s shores. NBC News correspondents Julie Tsirkin and Courtney Kube explain the Trump administration’s strategy. Retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan and former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discuss the effectiveness of the naval blockade and what it could mean for future … Read more
After negotiations to end the war failed to produce a deal, Trump imposed a naval blockade to cut off the Islamic Republic’s ability to trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur explores how the Iran war is further clouding Republicans’ prospects in this fall’s elections.
The news comes a day after the Democratic lawmaker ended his California gubernatorial campaign.
President Donald Trump turned a McDonald’s delivery into a Tax Day pitch Monday, bringing a DoorDash driver to the White House to tout the elimination of taxes on gratuities — and then surprising her with a cash tip from his pocket. Trump welcomed Arkansas native Sharon Simmons to the White House on Monday, where the … Read more
