Apr 13 WATCH: Trump says he doesn't owe Pope Leo an apology after attacking him for comments on Iran By Will Weissert, Josh Boak, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press President Donald Trump refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV on Monday after criticizing the pontiff for his opposition to the war in Iran — and he sought to explain away a now-deleted social media post depicting himself as Jesus… Continue reading
Apr 13 Project 2025 author Paul Dans drops primary challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Trump reacted to Dans' announcement with a social media post suggesting that Tucker Carlson's endorsement of Dans had been the "KISS OF DEATH” for his campaign. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Trump speaks about 'no tax on tips' with a 'DoorDash grandma' By Molly Finnegan and Associated Press Dressed in a "DoorDash grandma" T-shirt, Sharon Simmons knocked on the door of the Oval Office at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with two McDonald's delivery bags. Continue reading
Apr 13 House Ethics Committee investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The announcement comes one day after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor after the emergence of allegations that he continues to deny. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH LIVE: Senate returns from recess to consider judicial nominee after Iran talks come up short By Associated Press The Senate convenes at 3 p.m. EDT. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration By Will Weissert, Josh Boak, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel. Continue reading
Apr 13 Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s… Continue reading
Apr 13 Pope calls for peace in first-ever Algeria visit amid growing attacks from Trump By Nicole Winfield, Aomar Ouali, Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday on a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace and the end of “neocolonial tendencies” in world affairs, while facing an extraordinary broadside by President Donald Trump over his criticism of the U.S.-Israeli… Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 11:04 Brooks and Capehart on Trump's mental acuity and unpredictability By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, President Trump's mental acuity after his threats to wipe out a civilization… Continue watching
Apr 10 See planned images for Trump's Washington triumphal arch By Associated Press It includes a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions — all gilded. Continue reading