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Georgia Republican slams Trump’s AI Jesus post, Iran rhetoric
Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) on Tuesday criticized President Trump both for threatening to wipe out Iranian civilization and for a more recent post depicting himself as Jesus. “I wish I could say this in a private conversation, but I can’t. So I do want to say it: the Easter Sunday post about annihilating a civilization…
The Democrats' audacious plot to force Trump into a mental fitness test amid signs of 'dementia'
The Democrats' audacious plot to force Trump into a mental fitness test amid signs of 'dementia'By NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 22:18, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 22:23, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Samir Bennis to Osasu: Debate Must Return to Facts and Law
Rabat – As the debate around the AFCON final continues, the focus seems to no longer be only on what happened on the pitch but also on how the story should be told. Political analyst and MWN co-founder Samir Bennis has pushed back against Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, saying he’s moving away from facts and instead diving into narrative framing. Samir’s response came after Osasu raised a new claim, namely that Morocco fans had targeted Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with a racis...
Riley Gaines addresses spat with MAGA over AI Jesus post, says 'humility' would serve Trump
OutKick’s Riley Gaines addressed her criticism of President Donald Trump that led him to respond he wasn't a "fan" of the conservative influencer, reiterating Tuesday she thought the AI image he posted of himself as a Christ-like figure was inappropriate.Gaines said she'd received "so much pushback" from the MAGA base for her opinion."Multiple things, really, can be true here. No. 1, I do believe humility would serve President Trump, No. 2, God shall not be mocked, and blasphemy is not something...
‘He should go’: Senate Dems turned on Swalwell ahead of resignation announcement
News that now-former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., would abandon his California gubernatorial bid in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations on Sunday didn’t prevent Senate lawmakers on Monday from demanding that the embattled congressman go one step further and resign."I do," Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc., said plainly when asked if Swalwell should step down from the House of Representatives."Yes," Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., answered.But even as lawmakers began weighing in, Swalwell said he...
Democrats aim to keep their special election gains going: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskDemocrats aim to keep their special election gains going: From the Politics DeskPlus, Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: New Jersey Democrats look to build on ‘clear’ trend of overperforming in special elections04:14Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 14, 2026, 5:10 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brin...
Trump’s ‘DoorDash grandma’ had previously lobbied for the president, setting off controversy
Sharon Simmons, photographed delivering McDonald’s to Trump on Monday, lobbied for the ‘no tax on tips’ policy in 2025Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe DoorDash delivery driver who had a turn in the national spotlight on Monday by bringing a fast-food order to Donald Trump at the White House has publicly touted the president’s so-called “no tax on tips” policy before – causing some to question the encounter’s authenticity and the company to confirm...
Greece using masked ‘mercenaries’ to push migrants back to Türkiye: BBC
Greek police have been using migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across the land border with Türkiye, a BBC report published Tuesday has...
No reprieve: US ends Iran oil waiver, ramps up pressure in Hormuz standoff
No reprieve US ends Iran oil waiver ramps up pressure in Hormuz standoff
Dems file bill to push for use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump despite its long odds of ever passing
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDems file bill to push for use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump despite its long odds of ever passingThe bill comes as Democrats have raised questions about Trump’s mental fitness due to his violent threats against IranJosh Marcus in San Francisco Tuesday 14 April 2026 22:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remo...
Former staffer says Swalwell ‘rightfully has no one working for him anymore’
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) former chief of staff said in an email that Swalwell “rightfully has no one working for him anymore,” following the California Democrat’s resignation from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault. Swalwell’s resignation took effect at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The California Democrat, who ended his gubernatorial bid over the weekend, said…
Capitol Police union plans no confidence vote against House side leaders
The union for the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) plans to hold a vote of no confidence for two House side leaders over what they called “job conditions that have exhausted officers” working on that side of the complex. The April 22 vote comes after the union said officers were “hung out to dry by USCP…
Johnson gives Congressional Gold Medal to late Nuremberg prosecutor during Holocaust remembrance ceremony
Ben Ferencz, the youngest person to prosecute Nazi war crimes at the Nuremberg trials, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) presented the body’s highest civilian honor to Ferencz’s family and friends in a ceremony marking Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Capitol, recognizing his “life of servant leadership…
King not meeting Epstein survivors, but state visit could help ease US-UK tensions
King will not meet Epstein survivors on US visit7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentPA MediaThe King's visit comes at a time of political tension between the UK and USThere will not be a meeting between the King and Queen and survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during the state visit to the US later this month, a Buckingham Palace source has confirmed.But it is expected that Queen Camilla will meet representatives of groups campaigning again...
Top Air Force Officer Ayman Yasmina Arrested After Years of Allegations
Private sources have confirmed the arrest of Pilot Major General Ayman Hussein Yasmina, one of the senior officers of the Syrian Air Force during the era of the former regime. According to these sources, Yasmina’s name was tied throughout the war years to several sensitive military missions at strategic locations. He oversaw the airport of the 29th Brigade near Damascus International Airport and carried out logistical and operational tasks that included transporting equipment and personnel acros...
King and Queen will not meet Epstein survivors during historic US state visit
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Albany’s influence wars
DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 14 STONES AND GLASS STATEHOUSES: Gov. Kathy Hochul has raked in almost $200,000 in campaign contributions from insurance companies as she pushes for a proposal she argues would help save both their policyholders — as well as those same companies — lots of money. But while reaping that campaign cash, Hochul has also attacked members of the Legislature for taking their own political contributions — and she is now arguing their political positions are tainted by those dol...
Greene, Khanna debut unlikely alliance in first joint interview
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Tuesday debuted their unlikely alliance in a CNN interview. Opposing viewpoints have not deterred their professional relationship in seeking justice for victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or voicing their opposition to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, among other issues, Khanna told…
DeSantis signals possible redistricting special session delay
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signaled on Tuesday that a special session focused on redistricting expected to kick off Monday could be delayed, but maintained that lawmakers will convene “one way or another.” “I have had people say, you know, ‘They still haven’t done a budget. There’s this, there’s this. Is that — could you do a little bit different timing?’ The…
Postal Service union rolls out ‘American needs Vote by Mail’ ad campaign amid Trump attacks
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) has rolled out a pro-mail-in voting advertisement following President Trump’s recent attacks on the practice. The ad, titled “America Needs Vote by Mail,” features people in multiple occupations and circumstances, from a flight attendant to a college student to a farmer, discussing their reasoning for voting by mail. “Vote…