The Latest Breaking News from White House

As if a ballroom wasn’t enough, Trump commissions a ‘Triumphal Arch’ with taxpayer money

Building a ballroom in the White House earned President Donald Trump immense backlash. But now, Trump’s moving on to yet another facelifting project in the US capital by copying an iconic French landmark.

The Mary Sue · Apr 13

Trump deleted AI Jesus then ordered McNuggets in probably his weirdest move yet

ANALYSIS: As the president starts a feud with the Pope and then tries to make it better with a bizarre DoorDash event, JD Vance is presumably crying with embarrassment in the corner, writes Holly Baxter

The Independent UK · Apr 13

MAGA allies say Trump is going soft on deportations, demand "Phase 2"

Meet the Mass Deportation Coalition that's trying to get Trump to deport a million people this year.

Axios · Apr 13

Christians condemn Trump post depicting him as Jesus-like figure

It's not the first time one of Trump's AI-generated photos have rankled Christians.

Axios · Apr 13

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter

The ruling maintains the very high bar for proving defamation of high-level figures in U.S. courts.

Axios · Apr 13

Pope Leo to Trump: I'm Not Afraid, and I Won't Stop Preaching Peace

Pope Leo XIV said Monday that he has "no fear" of the Trump administration and will keep speaking out against war, escalating an already bitter clash with President Donald Trump after the White House attacked the pontiff over his criticism of the Iran conflict and US immigration policy.

Latin Times · Apr 13

More than 50 Former Staffers Call on Eric Swalwell to Resign From Congress After He Suspends California Governor Campaign

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday, abruptly ending a bid that had been gaining traction after a wave of sexual assault and sexual misconduct allegations triggered a fast-moving political backlash inside the Democratic Party.

Latin Times · Apr 13

Donald Trump's 'God Complex' Shows, Calls Pope Leo 'Weak' and 'Terrible'—Credits Himself for 'Leo in Vatican'

Donald Trump publicly criticizes Pope Leo XIV, claiming credit for his rise and sparking controversy with AI-generated images.

International Business Times UK · Apr 13

Report: Federal Regulatory Compliance Costs $2 Trillion Annually

Red tape issued by bureaucrats outstrips the impact of legislation.

Reason · Apr 13

Donald Trump Post a Religious Style Image of Himself as God After Attacking the Pope Twice

Donald Trump deepened his already fraught clash with Pope Leo XIV late Sunday by posting a striking, religiously charged image of himself with glowing hands over a man in a hospital bed, surrounded by soldiers, a nurse, angels, fighter jets and an enormous American flag. The image, was shared after…

Latin Times · Apr 13