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 …

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

House eyes possible expulsion of multiple members as it returns to Washington  —  Both parties appear to be factoring in the razor-thin majority that Republicans hold in the chamber as they weigh whether to oust members.  —  Summary  —  As the House returns this week from recess …

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.

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein birthday letter … Gayles emphasized the paper's extensive work to confirm the authenticity of the letter, despite Trump's claim it was a fake, and noted that the article included the president's objection and revealed attempts to contact …

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 …

‘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.

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 …

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.