Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress following multiple sexual misconduct allegations that also ended his California gubernatorial bid. The decision comes amidst growing bipartisan calls for him to step down.
Donald Trump posted and later deleted an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, drawing fierce backlash from Christian conservatives who called it blasphemous. Trump claimed it was meant to portray him as a doctor.
A Texas man, Daniel Moreno-Gama, was charged with attempted murder and arson for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home. Authorities recovered a document detailing his anti-AI intentions.
The Trump administration reversed its stance to allow the LGBTQ pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit, while also holding up NOAA grant funding. The Treasury Department also saw a key nomination for international affairs.
The US military began a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Tehran, with President Trump claiming Iran is now seeking a deal. This action follows stalled negotiations and aims to cut off Iran's oil income.
President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV as "weak" and "catering to the radical left" for condemning the US-Israeli war on Iran. The Pope, in turn, stated he has no fear of the Trump administration and will continue to speak out against war.
Global oil prices are nearing $100 a barrel as the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts tanker traffic, threatening to deepen the world's energy crisis. US crude exports are expected to hit a record this month.