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Staunch Trump Supporters Are Now Asking if He's the Antichrist — The Iran war and a series of social media posts, including one depicting Trump as Jesus Christ, have some conservative commentators and fans suspecting the president may be the antichrist. — In a matter of days …
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Christian Paz / Vox:
Donald Trump's pivot to blasphemy — To celebrate the second Sunday of Easter, President Donald Trump appears to have decided that blasphemy might be the best option. — Late Sunday evening, Trump posted a wordy attack of Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social, saying the first American-born leader …
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Natalie Allison / Washington Post:
Trump post appearing to depict him as Jesus removed amid backlash — Before the post was deleted, Evangelical and Catholic allies called the image blasphemous in a rare public break from a base that has largely stood by Trump. — President Donald Trump's posting of an image that appeared …
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Joseph Gedeon / The Guardian:
Trump deletes post with AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure after outcry — The US president's conservative, Christian supporters decried the Truth Social post, calling it ‘disgusting’ — Less than a year after signing legislation that will pull nearly 12 million Americans off health insurance …
Evan Hurst / Wonkette:
Jesus Trump Deletes Pic Of Himself Healing Sick Because MAGA Is No Fun Anymore — The president of Iran tweeted this today: — Well! — He was referring to Donald Trump's continued attacks on the pope, obviously, but if we're talking “desecration of Jesus,” may we draw your attention …
Megan Lebowitz / NBC News:
Image depitching Trump as Christ-like savior removed from president's social media page following backlash
Image depitching Trump as Christ-like savior removed from president's social media page following backlash
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Trump deletes Truth Social image depicting him as Jesus: ‘It was me as a doctor’
Trump deletes Truth Social image depicting him as Jesus: ‘It was me as a doctor’
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Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Trump's Explanation for an Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘I Thought It Was Me as a Doctor’
Trump's Explanation for an Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘I Thought It Was Me as a Doctor’
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Politico:
Swalwell to resign from Congress … The San Francisco Chronicle reported on Friday an ex-staffer accused Swalwell of sexually assaulting her. A CNN report later that day revealed four women who accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct, including a former staffer who said he raped her.
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The whisper network that caught up to Eric Swalwell … Those messages were the embers of a firestorm that in short order incinerated Swalwell's campaign, and is now engulfing what remains of his political career. — Swalwell suspended his campaign Sunday, days after multiple news outlets reported …
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Politico:
Tony Gonzales says he will resign from House … Rep. Tony Gonzales said he plans to resign from the House Tuesday, weeks after the Texas Republican admitted to having an affair with a staff member. — “There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all,” he said in a statement on X.
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Adam Edelman / NBC News:
Eric Swalwell's exit adds fresh uncertainty to California governor's race
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Raquel Coronell Uribe / NBC News:
Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after accusations of sexual assault
Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after accusations of sexual assault
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
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” and “clearly insane.”
J. David Goodman / New York Times:
Tony Gonzales, a Texas Congressman, Says He Will Resign — The third term Republican lawmaker is accused of coercing a staff member into a sexual relationship. — Representative Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican accused of a coercive sexual relationship with a staff member who later killed herself …
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Sarah Ferris / CNN:
Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he's stepping down from Congress — Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announced on Monday that he will soon step down from Congress. — “There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office.
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Raquel Coronell Uribe / NBC News:
Rep. Tony Gonzales says he'll retire as he faces an ethics probe and possible expulsion vote
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Eli Stokols / Politico:
Vance, after rallying in Hungary for Orban, says he wasn't surprised by the autocrat's defeat … “His legacy in Hungary is transformational — 16 years, fundamentally changing that country,” Vance said, explaining that his decision to stump with Orban last week was “not because we can't read polls.
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Alexander Burns / Politico:
Orbán's Defeat Shows What Trump's Opponents Keep Doing Wrong
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Anne Applebaum / The Atlantic:
Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable — If Viktor Orbán can lose, then his Russian and American admirers can lose too.
Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable — If Viktor Orbán can lose, then his Russian and American admirers can lose too.
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Stefano Bottoni / New York Times:
Orban's Fall Is an Astounding Achievement
Orban's Fall Is an Astounding Achievement
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Joe Stanley-Smith / Politico:
Meloni slams ‘unacceptable’ Trump comments on Pope Leo — Trump's attacks left many right-wing politicians under pressure to defend the pope, as many of their voters have a strong attachment to Catholic tradition. — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned U.S. President Donald …
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Andrew Pantazi / Axios:
Trump's pope spat risks feud with crucial Catholic swing voters
Trump's pope spat risks feud with crucial Catholic swing voters
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The Economist:
Donald Trump's blockade of Hormuz is a dangerous gamble — It further undermines international law and could lead to new fighting — When america and Israel began their war on February 28th, it was widely expected that Iran would choke off shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
U.S. begins blockade in Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns Iran ‘attack ships’ to stay away
U.S. begins blockade in Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns Iran ‘attack ships’ to stay away
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Ryan Haas / The Western Edge:
‘Everyone is Replaceable’: Death Rattles Oregon Amazon Facility — Sam was helping unload trucks when a heavy thud against concrete echoed across the Amazon warehouse. An employee's lifeless body lay on the floor. — Work halted in the loading docks on the south side of Amazon's distribution center in Troutdale, Oregon.
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Kate Knibbs / Wired:
The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril — As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive's vast collection of web pages. — This month, USA Today published an excellent report that revealed …
ProPublica:
Inside Trump's Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections — Reporting Highlights — Safeguards Destroyed: In advance of this year's midterm elections, President Donald Trump has systematically demolished federal guardrails that prevented him from overturning the 2020 election.
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Associated Press:
Minnesota county is investigating potential kidnapping and false imprisonment by federal officers — A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man by federal officers that was captured on video as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment, officials announced Monday.
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Associated Press:
Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument — The Trump administration agreed Monday to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February.
Adam Wren / Politico:
Iowa looks competitive, according to new Dem poll — Iowa looks to be seriously in play for Democrats in November up and down the ballot, according to a new survey from a Democratic group that backs moderate candidates. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand holds an eight-point lead in the governor's race …
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Barak Ravid / Axios:
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.
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Kris Hermes / UNICORN RIOT:
Why Was the Prairieland Jury Persuaded to Convict Given the Government's Weak Case? — Questions linger about a “loud uproar” in the jury room on the day of the verdict, as juror misconduct is alleged in a post-verdict motion seeking a new trial. — Johnson County, TX — In a surprising verdict …
Brittany Gibson / Axios:
MAGA allies say Trump is going soft on deportations … - “Our basic goal of the mass deportation coalition is to actually provide Trump with what we call kind of a right flank, saying, 'No, Mr. President, you're listening to the wrong people,'” Mark Morgan, the former head of ICE and Customs and Border Protection, told Axios.
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Politico:
Troy Edgar, Noem's No. 2, returns as DHS deputy secretary … After this story first published, DHS confirmed Edgar's return to the post. DHS spokesperson Lauren Bis said DHS is “fortunate to have” Edgar continue in the role, adding that he brings “valuable knowledge” including …
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Dell Cameron / Wired:
Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators — More than 70 organizations, including the ACLU, EPIC, and Fight for the Future, say the AI smart glasses feature would endanger abuse victims, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people. — More than 70 civil liberties …
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Quinta Jurecic / The Atlantic:
Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time … Last may, one month into her time as the assistant attorney general for civil rights, Harmeet Dhillon stood behind the lectern at a meeting of the conservative Federalist Society and set out her vision for the Justice Department's civil-rights work.


