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A social media backlash wasn’t enough to persuade President Donald Trump to apologize or back down from his feud with Pope Leo

President Trump posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure. The post was taken down but there was swift backlash, including from MAGA Republicans. It comes as President Trump is locked in a growing feud with Pope Leo. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

Sharron Simmons, the first DoorDash employee to ever deliver a meal to the White House, said she hopes that the benefits she’s reaping from President Donald Trump’s no-tax-on-tips policy will extend past its current 2028 lifespan. “Well, obviously, we would like for it to continue, but I’m going to enjoy it while I’ve got it. … Read more

Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said he will “retire” after sexual misconduct allegations. Gonzales allegedly sent inappropriate text messages to multiple staffers. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles details what this means for the House. 

The Texas Republican’s announcement came shortly after Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said he plans on resigning amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

FBI alleges Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, was captured on video throwing explosive device outside home of OpenAI chief A Texas man was charged with hurling a molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and attempting to set fire to the AI firm’s headquarters. Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, was captured on surveillance video throwing … Read more

Donald 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