Key Events (10)
Trump deleted a post containing an AI-generated image depicting him as a Jesus-like figure after facing backlash from conservative Christian supporters who called it 'disgusting.' The post sparked significant controversy and prompted criticism from late-night hosts.
House Democrats, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, called for a commission led by Vice President JD Vance to oust Trump, citing his statements about annihilating Iran and the Jesus-like image post as evidence of unfitness for office.
Trump accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of lacking courage for not joining US attacks on Iran, as Meloni suspended Italy's defence agreement with Israel amid domestic political pressure over the Middle East conflict.
Vice President JD Vance defended Trump in a dispute with Pope Leo, telling the pontiff to 'stick to matters of morality' after the Pope criticized the White House over the Iran war.
The US began a naval blockade of Iranian ports after a deadline passed on Monday evening, with Iran warning Americans would face higher fuel prices as a result of the prohibition on shipping.
Two members of Congress—Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales—resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two men.
The International Monetary Fund warned that Iran war escalation could trigger a global recession, with the UK suffering the sharpest downgrade in growth forecasts among G7 nations.
County officials in Minnesota are investigating an ICE detention of a US citizen as a possible kidnapping and false arrest, reviewing whether a warrantless raid by ICE and forced transport of a St. Paul resident violated the law.
Democrat Ro Khanna announced he would introduce a bill to stop US gasoline exports, arguing that keeping gas supplies at home could lower costs for Americans amid price hikes triggered by the Iran war.
Virginia signed a national popular vote bill into law, joining an interstate compact with 17 other states and the District of Columbia, moving the US closer to having the popular vote determine the winner of presidential elections.