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  • 5 things to know about Péter Magyar, Hungary’s new prime minister
    by Rachel Treisman on April 13, 2026 at 5:56 pm

    Magyar ended Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power in a landslide victory on Sunday. The former Orbán loyalist burst onto the scene as an opposition leader in 2024.

  • Trump gets McDonald’s delivery to Oval Office to promote ‘no tax on tips’
    by Julia Mueller on April 13, 2026 at 5:50 pm

    President Trump on Monday received a McDonald’s delivery to the Oval Office to promote his “no tax on tips” law. He received two bags of McDonald’s, a longtime fast food favorite of the president’s, from a delivery person in a “DoorDash Grandma” shirt. “The reason for this is the fact that I heard you picked…

  • Trump gets McDonald’s delivery to Oval Office to promote ‘no tax on tips’
    by Julia Mueller on April 13, 2026 at 5:50 pm

    President Trump on Monday received a McDonald’s delivery to the Oval Office to promote his “no tax on tips” law. He received two bags of McDonald’s, a longtime fast food favorite of the president’s, from a delivery person in a “DoorDash Grandma” shirt.  “The reason for this is the fact that I heard you picked…

  • Catholic Leaders Defend Pope and Criticize Trump After Harsh Attacks
    by Elizabeth Dias on April 13, 2026 at 5:48 pm

    A prominent conservative bishop who serves on President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission was among those who called on the president to apologize.

  • Trump post appearing to depict him as Jesus removed amid backlash
    by Natalie Allison on April 13, 2026 at 5:44 pm

    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.

  • Trump talks about Iran and Pope Leo after White House DoorDash delivery
    on April 13, 2026 at 5:44 pm

    President Trump received a DoorDash delivery at the White House to promote his administration’s “no tax on tips” efforts and spoke to reporters about the ongoing conflict with Iran, his relationship with the pope and a controversial AI image he shared depicting him as a Christ-like figure.

  • Trump: I don’t owe Pope Leo an apology
    by Mallory Wilson on April 13, 2026 at 5:43 pm

    President Trump said Monday that he will not apologize for his criticism of Pope Leo XIV after calling him “weak” because the Pope spoke out against the Iran war. Trump told reporters outside the Oval Office when asked if he owes the first American Pope in history an apology, “No, I don’t.” “Because Pope Leo…

  • Trump: I don’t owe Pope Leo an apology
    by Mallory Wilson on April 13, 2026 at 5:43 pm

    President Trump said Monday that he will not apologize for his criticism of Pope Leo XIV after calling him “weak” because the Pope spoke out against the Iran war. Trump told reporters outside the Oval Office when asked if he owes the first American Pope in history an apology, “No, I don’t.” “Because Pope Leo…

  • Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House
    by Dominick Mastrangelo on April 13, 2026 at 5:43 pm

    President Trump detailed new plans for a UFC fight the league is planning on the White House grounds in June. “I’ve been involved in a lot of big events, I have never had an event that has had more interest than the UFC fight we have right at the front door,” Trump told reporters gathered…

  • Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House
    by Dominick Mastrangelo on April 13, 2026 at 5:43 pm

    President Trump detailed new plans for a UFC fight the league is planning on the White House grounds in June. “I’ve been involved in a lot of big events, I have never had an event that has had more interest than the UFC fight we have right at the front door,” Trump told reporters gathered…

  • California Republicans snub Trump, don’t endorse in governor’s race
    by Tara Suter on April 13, 2026 at 5:43 pm

    The California Republican Party did not endorse a candidate for governor on Sunday at their convention despite President Trump’s endorsement of former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the race. In a post on the social platform X on Sunday, the Golden State GOP said, “neither candidate for Governor was able to reach the 60%…

  • California Republicans snub Trump, don’t endorse in governor’s race
    by Tara Suter on April 13, 2026 at 5:43 pm

    The California Republican Party did not endorse a candidate for governor on Sunday at their convention despite President Trump’s endorsement of former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the race. In a post on the social platform X on Sunday, the Golden State GOP said, “neither candidate for Governor was able to reach the 60%…

  • Trump says he thought controversial AI image he shared depicted him ‘as a doctor’
    on April 13, 2026 at 5:35 pm

    President Trump told reporters he believed an AI-generated image he shared depicted him “as a doctor,” as others have criticized the president for claiming it depicts him as a Christ-like savior.

  • Trump picks fight with the pope, then posts AI photo depicting himself as Jesus 
    by Cate Martel on April 13, 2026 at 5:21 pm

    It’s Monday. You have two more days to file your taxes if you haven’t done so already! In today’s issue: ⛪ IN THE WHITE HOUSE President Trump goes after … *checks note* … the pope: President Trump fired off a lengthy post on Sunday night bashing Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of being “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.” From Trump’s attack…

  • President Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV following the pontiff’s public condemnation of the war in Iran
    by Alex Leary on April 13, 2026 at 5:20 pm

    The president deleted a Truth Social post of what appeared to be an AI-generated image of himself dressed in religious robes.

  • Trump on AI Jesus image: ‘I thought it was me as a doctor’
    by Julia Manchester on April 13, 2026 at 5:18 pm

    President Trump told reporters Monday that the AI image appearing to depict him as Jesus Christ was actually an image of Trump as a doctor healing people.  “I did post it, and I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with the Red Cross, as a Red Cross worker there, which…

  • Trump on AI Jesus image: ‘I thought it was me as a doctor’
    by Julia Manchester on April 13, 2026 at 5:18 pm

    President Trump told reporters Monday that the AI image appearing to depict him as Jesus Christ was actually an image of Trump as a doctor healing people.  “I did post it, and I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with the Red Cross, as a Red Cross worker there, which…

  • Melania Trump to head to Capitol Hill to talk foster care improvements
    by Mallory Wilson on April 13, 2026 at 5:17 pm

    First lady Melania Trump is expected to head to Capitol Hill this week to discuss ways to improve foster care efforts. The first lady will be speaking at a closed-door roundtable Wednesday with members of the House Ways and Means Committee and witnesses form the foster care system, Punchbowl News first reported and was confirmed…

  • Melania Trump to head to Capitol Hill to talk foster care improvements
    by Mallory Wilson on April 13, 2026 at 5:17 pm

    First lady Melania Trump is expected to head to Capitol Hill this week to discuss ways to improve foster care efforts. The first lady will be speaking at a closed-door roundtable Wednesday with members of the House Ways and Means Committee and witnesses form the foster care system, Punchbowl News first reported and was confirmed…

  • To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.
    by Ben Hubbard on April 13, 2026 at 5:15 pm

    President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.

  • Tina Shah raises nearly $1M, mostly self funded, in Democratic primary for New Jersey House seat
    by Caroline Vakil on April 13, 2026 at 5:13 pm

    Democrat and ICU physician Dr. Tina Shah raised close to $1 million in her bid to take on Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) in November, which included $650,000 that she personally loaned to her campaign, according to figured first shared with The Hill.   “We know that we have the best message to reach voters across NJ-7 and stop Donald Trump’s assault on our…

  • Tina Shah raises nearly $1M, mostly self funded, in Democratic primary for New Jersey House seat
    by Caroline Vakil on April 13, 2026 at 5:13 pm

    Democrat and ICU physician Dr. Tina Shah raised close to $1 million in her bid to take on Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) in November, which included $650,000 that she personally loaned to her campaign, according to figured first shared with The Hill.   “We know that we have the best message to reach voters across NJ-7 and stop Donald Trump’s assault on our…

  • Trump Takes Down Post Depicting Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
    by Claire Moses on April 13, 2026 at 5:12 pm

    The image, which President Trump shared on Truth Social shortly after criticizing Pope Leo, depicted him as a divine leader healing the sick.

  • Eric Swalwell exposed for sexual misconduct; Katie Porter worse? 
    by Robby Soave, opinion contributor   on April 13, 2026 at 5:09 pm

    California Democrats are bringing their dysfunction to prominent national attention.

  • Eric Swalwell exposed for sexual misconduct; Katie Porter worse? 
    by Robby Soave, opinion contributor   on April 13, 2026 at 5:09 pm

    California Democrats are bringing their dysfunction to prominent national attention.

  • Trump says 34 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on Sunday
    by Julia Manchester on April 13, 2026 at 5:08 pm

    President Trump said Monday that 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, as the U.S. moved to block ships from transiting the critical body of water from Iranian ports. “34 Ships went through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which is by far the highest number since this foolish closure began,” Trump wrote…

  • Trump says 34 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on Sunday
    by Julia Manchester on April 13, 2026 at 5:08 pm

    President Trump said Monday that 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, as the U.S. moved to block ships from transiting the critical body of water from Iranian ports. “34 Ships went through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which is by far the highest number since this foolish closure began,” Trump wrote…

  • Trump’s blockade on Strait of Hormuz begins: What to know
    by Ellen Mitchell on April 13, 2026 at 5:07 pm

    President Trump’s new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, during which the U.S. military will block Iranian ports and stop some ships looking to enter the key waterway, took effect Monday as talks with Iran faltered over the weekend. The blockade began at 10 a.m. after 21 hours of peace talks over the weekend in Pakistan ended…

  • Trump’s blockade on Strait of Hormuz begins: What to know
    by Ellen Mitchell on April 13, 2026 at 5:07 pm

    President Trump’s new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, during which the U.S. military will block Iranian ports and stop some ships looking to enter the key waterway, took effect Monday as talks with Iran faltered over the weekend. The blockade began at 10 a.m. after 21 hours of peace talks over the weekend in Pakistan ended…

  • Congress returns to face battles over DHS, expelling lawmakers and the Iran war
    by Sahil Kapur on April 13, 2026 at 5:03 pm

    Congress returns and needs to fund DHS, ICE and border patrol and will consider expelling members, including Rep. Eric Swalwell, as well as the Iran war.

  • What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
    by Tyler Pager and David E. Sanger on April 13, 2026 at 5:01 pm

    The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

  • Watch live: Trump speaks at White House unexpectedly
    by Colin Meyn on April 13, 2026 at 4:50 pm

    President Trump delivered unscheduled remarks to reporters on Monday morning, shortly after his blockade on the Strait of Hormuz came into effect.  President Trump announced Monday afternoon 34 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz today, “which is by far the highest number since this foolish closure began.” The blockade began at 10 a.m.…

  • Watch live: Trump speaks at White House unexpectedly
    by Colin Meyn on April 13, 2026 at 4:50 pm

    President Trump delivered unscheduled remarks to reporters on Monday morning, shortly after his blockade on the Strait of Hormuz came into effect. President Trump announced Monday afternoon 34 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz today, “which is by far the highest number since this foolish closure began.” The blockade began at 10 a.m….

  • Why the Trump administration is waging war on fraud
    on April 13, 2026 at 4:41 pm

    Medicare and Medicaid have problems. But that is not the whole story

  • Judge tosses Trump’s $10 billion suit against the WSJ over Epstein birthday book report
    by Ryan J. Reilly on April 13, 2026 at 4:26 pm

    A federal judge in Florida on Monday dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a story on a bawdy 50th birthday card he allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein.U.S.

  • India’s many e-bikes and tuk-tuks are putting peak oil in sight
    by Rob Csernyik on April 13, 2026 at 4:22 pm

    Electric bikes and three-wheelers have slashed road transport oil demand in the world’s fastest-growing economy The post India’s many e-bikes and tuk-tuks are putting peak oil in sight appeared first on Corporate Knights.

  • Image depicting Trump as a Christ-like savior is removed from president’s social media page
    by Megan Lebowitz on April 13, 2026 at 4:19 pm

    A social media post on President Donald Trump’s page depicting him as a Christ-like savior appeared to have been removed after swift pushback, including from some of his own supporters

  • Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
    by Peter Baker on April 13, 2026 at 4:18 pm

    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.”

  • Trump threat to Iranian civilians ‘wrong’, Starmer says
    on April 13, 2026 at 4:18 pm

    The PM condemns the US president’s threat that a “whole civilisation” would die unless Iran agreed to end the war.

  • Opinion | Maine’s Moratorium Hinders Manufacturing
    on April 13, 2026 at 4:15 pm

    Why would state lawmakers now turn their backs on building the infrastructure of America’s future?

  • Opinion | It Is No Surprise Young Israelis Are Happier
    on April 13, 2026 at 4:14 pm

    Happiness doesn’t come from having desires fulfilled, it comes from living a life of fulfillment.

  • Opinion | Teach All Religions in Class
    on April 13, 2026 at 4:11 pm

    American adolescents might become better citizens and wiser election voters.

  • Live updates: Trump aims to block Strait of Hormuz; facing backlash, he pulls controversial post
    by The Hill Staff on April 13, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Facing backlash from his supporters President Trump removed a controversial social media post on Monday that portrayed him as Jesus in an AI-generated image. The post landed as he’s lashed out against Pope Leo XIV, who has registered his opposition to the war in Iran since the conflict began in February. Trump on Sunday night…

  • Live updates: Trump aims to block Strait of Hormuz; facing backlash, he pulls controversial post
    by The Hill Staff on April 13, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Facing backlash from his supporters President Trump removed a controversial social media post on Monday that portrayed him as Jesus in an AI-generated image. The post landed as he’s lashed out against Pope Leo XIV, who has registered his opposition to the war in Iran since the conflict began in February. Trump on Sunday night…

  • Judge Dismisses Trump’s Defamation Lawsuit Against WSJ Publisher
    by Corinne Ramey on April 13, 2026 at 4:08 pm

    The judge ruled the president failed to make a valid defamation claim over an article about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing Trump’s name.

  • Trump takes down Truth Social post of AI image portraying him as Jesus
    by Julia Manchester on April 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    The AI image posted by President Trump on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ appears to have been removed from his account. The link where the image previously was posted on Sunday, which was Orthodox Easter, reads “This resource could not be found” as of Monday afternoon. The Hill has reached out…

  • Trump takes down Truth Social post of AI image portraying him as Jesus
    by Julia Manchester on April 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    The AI image posted by President Trump on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ appears to have been removed from his account. The link where the image previously was posted on Sunday, which was Orthodox Easter, reads “This resource could not be found” as of Monday afternoon. The Hill has reached out…

  • The ‘special relationship’ may not be so special anymore
    by Harlan Ullman, opinion contributor on April 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    There is still a long way to go in changing European and many U.S. perceptions of the first branch of its government.

  • The ‘special relationship’ may not be so special anymore
    by Harlan Ullman, opinion contributor on April 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    There is still a long way to go in changing European and many U.S. perceptions of the first branch of its government.

  • Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein drawing
    by Scott Nover on April 13, 2026 at 3:56 pm

    A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump that claimed that the Wall Street Journal defamed him by publishing a drawing of a naked woman it said Trump contributed to a birthday gift for Jeffrey Epstein.

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