Global sigh of relief and mixed messages as US and Iran say Strait of Hormuz open Iran and US declare Strait of Hormuz "completely open," but Iran adds that passage is on a "coordinated route" set by Tehran. Euronews · Apr 17
Vance looms as Trump spirals DC whispers about impeachment — but forget the 25th Amendment Salon · Apr 17
Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘piracy’ after US forces seize tanker in Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Iran ‘don’t take the deal’ as ceasefire nears end The Independent UK · Apr 17
US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades. Euronews · Apr 17
Trump goes after Fox News host Jessica Tarlov as she reveals negative poll numbers calling her ‘least attractive’ and ‘boring’ Donald Trump’s comments came after Tarlov bashed the president’s popularity on television The Independent UK · Apr 17
Trump taps former deputy surgeon general Schwartz to lead CDC President Donald Trump on Thursday selected Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general and medical doctor, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he announced on Truth Social. Schwartz, who will require Senate confirmation, was deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term and is a retired rear admiral in… Roll Call · Apr 16
Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon The ceasefire proposal is politically sensitive for Netanyahu, but could help Trump reach a peace deal with Iran. Axios · Apr 16
The Latest: Pakistan’s army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran to ease Middle East tensions and arrange U.S.-Iran negotiations The Independent UK · Apr 16
Iran-US war latest: Trump calls it a ‘historic day’ as ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect The truce follows a heavy bombing campaign by Israel against targets it says are linked to Hezbollah The Independent UK · Apr 16
Trump Shades Obama by Sharing Self-Soothing Meme on Social Media Months After Racist Post Donald Trump reignites his feud with Barack Obama by sharing a meme on Truth Social, mocking Obama's past comments about Trump's presidency. International Business Times UK · Apr 15
Jimmy Kimmel delivers epic punch to Vance who claimed Trump’s Jesus post was a joke Kimmel said ‘not one person’ believes Trump’s excuse for sharing an image that portrayed the president as Jesus The Independent UK · Apr 15
Stephen Colbert to Trump: ‘Why would you start a beef with the pope?’ Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s attacks on the pope as the White House tries to spin his AI-generated Jesus photo into anything other than a disaster The Guardian - US · Apr 15
Donald Trump Faces Revolt From Christian Base After 'AI Jesus' Controversy as Loyal Supporters Burn MAGA Hats Donald Trump deleted an AI-generated image depicting him as a Christ-like figure after facing backlash from his Christian base, sparking a rare public revolt and criticism from conservative figures. International Business Times UK · Apr 15
Trump says the ‘world would be torn to pieces’ if he wasn’t president days after posting AI-picture of himself as Jesus The president also insinuated that a peace deal with Iran could soon be reached, even after the first round of talks collapsed The Independent UK · Apr 15
The Independent UK · Apr 15 From Obama-apes to Trump-as-Jesus: Is there a rock bottom to the president’s unhinged social media habit? ANALYSIS: The president has been shamed into deleting two offensive Truth Social posts in as many months this year — it’s a sign that his political shock jock act is growing stale, writes Andrew Feinberg
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Iran-US war latest: Trump announces historic talks between Lebanon and Israel with White House optimistic for peace ‘We feel good about the prospects of a deal”, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said
The Conversation · Apr 15 Was Trump’s so-called ‘Jesus’ image blasphemy? A religious expert explains This week, Donald Trump posted an AI image of himself dressed in white robes, placing a glowing hand over an ill or deceased man in a hospital bed, as if to heal or resurrect him. The image, posted on Truth Social, was widely taken as him presenting himself as a…
Reason · Apr 14 Trump's Reaction to the Jesus Flap Compounds Concerns About His Mental Acuity The president claims he was oblivious to the picture's blasphemous implications, which is troubling if true.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Joe Rogan bursts into laughter over Trump’s claim that AI picture depicted him as a doctor and not Jesus Image triggered backlash from across the political spectrum with the president eventually deleting the post
The Mary Sue · Apr 14 Trump’s shot at portraying himself as a savior backfires in the most glorious way possible President Donald Trump found himself in a whirlwind of controversy this week after a rather striking image he posted on Truth Social was quickly deleted amidst a wave of backlash. The picture, which surfaced late on April 12, depicted the President seemingly healing a sick man with a glowing hand.…
The Guardian - US · Apr 14 Jon Stewart on Trump’s Jesus photo denial: ‘Do you even care about lying to us any more?’ Late-night hosts discuss Trump posting an AI-generated image of himself as Christ amid his feud with Pope Leo
We Got This Covered · Apr 14 ‘I’m not afraid’: Pope Leo XIV stares down the Trump administration’s threats, isn’t scared in the slightest “God does not bless any conflict.”
International Business Times UK · Apr 14 Pope Leo XIV Humiliated: Fox News Host Questions If Pontiff Has 'Read The Bible' Amid Brutal Donald Trump Feud A bitter feud has erupted between the Vatican and US conservatives after Sean Hannity and Donald Trump launched a coordinated attack on Pope Leo XIV. Hannity questioned the Pontiff's scriptural knowledge on Fox News, while Trump labelled the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics 'weak on crime' on Truth Social.
International Business Times UK · Apr 14 Donald Trump's 'Jesus' Image Explained: Critique Slams 'Sloppy Symbolism' In POTUS' Divine Meme Donald Trump's recent AI-generated image portraying him in a Christ-like role has triggered widespread condemnation from religious and political critics. The post, which appeared on Truth Social following a spat with Pope Leo XIV, was quickly removed after being labelled 'sloppy symbolism.'
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Trump marvels at AI age journey video that shows him with Marla Maples but omits Ivana and Melania President Donald Trump expresses wonder at trip down memory lane posted on Truth Social but some key episodes from his life story are missed out