Trump’s now-deleted post sparked the wrath of some of his loyal conservative Christian followers – key US politics stories from Monday 13 April at a glance Donald Trump managed to pull off a bit of a miracle on Sunday: he offended and upset many of his conservative Christian followers. Trump posted an AI-generated image of … Read more
Dispatch of vessel strike, like most of military’s statements on strikes conducted in area, did not provide evidence The US military said it killed two people in a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, claiming the targets were involved in “narco-trafficking operations”. The announcement, like most of the military’s statements … Read more
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced he was planning to resign from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations, leading top Democrats in the U.S. Senate, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., to praise the decision. Meanwhile, Republicans are questioning how much top Democrats knew before the final ball dropped Monday with Swalwell’s resignation, which came just days after … Read more
A social media backlash wasn’t enough to persuade President Donald Trump to apologize or back down from his feud with Pope Leo
Congressman Eric Swalwell announced he will leave office, after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Swalwell was a leading candidate for governor of California but suspended his campaign following the allegations. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released newly declassified testimony that she alleges shows a “coordinated effort” by the intelligence community to “manufacture a conspiracy” used as the basis of President Donald Trump first impeachment. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Monday released two declassified transcripts from closed-door House Intelligence Committee hearings … Read more
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
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
The Texas Republican’s announcement came shortly after Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said he plans on resigning amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
