Trump News for Monday, April 13, 2026
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WATCH: The top internet searches surrounding Trump's now deleted AI post
ABC News, Abcnews.com
An AI-generated image that President Donald Trump posted Monday on his social media platform that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure is drawing criticism and interest online.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:24 PM
Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump
Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English
Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:17 PM
The U.S. Is Back to Squeezing Iran’s Economy
Nancy A. Youssef, Vivian Salama, Missy Ryan, The Atlantic
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz marks a shift in strategy—but not necessarily in outcome.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:14 PM
The FAA’s “Temporary” Flight Restriction For Drones Is A Blatant Attempt To Criminalize Filming ICE
Raj Gambhir and Sophia Cope, Techdirt
The Trump administration has restricted the First Amendment right to record law enforcement by issuing an unprecedented nationwide flight restriction preventing private drone operators, including professional and citizen journalists, from flying drones within…
Apr 13, 2026, 10:12 PM
New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.
Apr 13, 2026, 9:59 PM
What’s behind Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary’s election?
Al Jazeera English
Hungary's opposition has defeated the prime minister by a landslide.
Apr 13, 2026, 9:58 PM
The new Hormuz blockade, briefly explained
Cameron Peters, Vox
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: After the US and Iran failed to reach a longer-term pe…
Apr 13, 2026, 9:50 PM
Super Typhoon Sinlaku could bring significant impacts to US islands in Pacific Ocean
Kyle Reiman, Meredith Deliso, Abcnews.com
Super Typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to track close to Guam and potentially bring significant impacts to the Northern Mariana Islands over the coming days.
Apr 13, 2026, 9:21 PM
What’s in Hasan Piker’s Starter Pack? Creatine, Zyns, Signal
Boutayna Chokrane, Wired
You too can be a Twitch streamer like Hasan Piker. A love for caffeine and nicotine isn’t required, but it helps.
Apr 13, 2026, 8:44 PM
JD Vance had a vision for the world. Trump is wrecking it.
Zack Beauchamp, Vox
This past week has been a disaster for Vice President JD Vance. He embarked on two foreign adventures — campaigning for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and leading peace negotiations with Iran — that ended in total failure. Orbán lost by an enormous mar…
Apr 13, 2026, 8:36 PM
Bernie Sanders vows to push resolution to block US weapons to Israel
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Bill is unlikely to pass in Republican-controlled Senate, but it could test waning support for Israel among Democrats.
Apr 13, 2026, 8:28 PM
Filing: Anthropic hired Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm with strong ties to Trump administration, days after DOD designated the company a supply chain risk (Bloomberg)
Techmeme.com
Bloomberg: Filing: Anthropic hired Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm with strong ties to Trump administration, days after DOD designated the company a supply chain risk — Anthropic PBC hired the lobbying firm Ballard Partners as it draws out its fight with …
Apr 13, 2026, 8:20 PM
Brazilian ex-intelligence chief detained by US immigration authorities
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Brazilian media reports that Alexandre Ramagem fled the country after being convicted for involvement in coup plot.
Apr 13, 2026, 8:16 PM
WATCH: Rising fuel costs strain volunteer fire departments nationwide
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Fire chief James Pollock explains how higher prices are squeezing budgets, slowing recruitment and impacting emergency responses.
Apr 13, 2026, 8:09 PM
DOJ Is Using A Grand Jury To Force Reddit To Unmask An Anonymous User
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
The government’s reliance on grand juries to bring charges against activists, protesters, and the president’s personal enemies has been misplaced. Increasingly, grand juries are refusing to give the government what it wants: rubber-stamped indictments that wi…
Apr 13, 2026, 8:05 PM
Trump deletes image of himself as Jesus-like savior after backlash
Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English
Trump draws criticism from church leaders and conservatives over AI-Jesus image and pope remarks.
Apr 13, 2026, 7:58 PM
Trump admin agrees to fly pride flag at Stonewall National Monument
Deena Zaru, Abcnews.com
The Trump administration agreed to fly the rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument in NYC as part a resolution to a lawsuit challenging NPS's removal of the flag.
Apr 13, 2026, 7:39 PM
Trump says Iran wants ‘peace deal’ but insists on ‘no nukes’
Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a peace deal “very badly” after talks in Islamabad ended without agreement.
Apr 13, 2026, 7:30 PM
World Liberty investor Justin Sun claims Trump crypto venture 'secretly' installed tool to freeze user holdings
By Tom Wilson, Yahoo Entertainment
By Tom Wilson LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - A major investor in U.S.
Apr 13, 2026, 7:20 PM
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran
BBC News
The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus
Apr 13, 2026, 7:10 PM
Donald Trump’s pivot to blasphemy
Christian Paz, Vox
To celebrate the second Sunday of Easter, President Donald Trump appears to have decided that blasphemy might be the best option. Late Sunday evening, Trump posted a wordy attack of Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social, saying the first American-born leader of the Ro…
Apr 13, 2026, 6:59 PM
Orban was defeated in Hungary, but Orbanism lives on
Leonid Ragozin, Al Jazeera English
Viktor Orban’s stepping stone – the EU’s own illiberal tendencies and militarism - is still very much present.
Apr 13, 2026, 6:56 PM
Mexican migrant is 47th person to die in ICE custody during current administration
Laura Romero, Abcnews.com
A Mexican migrant died last week in ICE custody, according to the agency, becoming the 47th person to die in ICE detention during the second Trump administration.
Apr 13, 2026, 6:22 PM
Americans are more frustrated with the economy than ever and sky-high gas prices could be a big reason why
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff, Business Insider
Americans have never felt worse about the economy, based on the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. Gas prices are partially to blame.
Apr 13, 2026, 6:10 PM
AI Jesus Might Be the Thing That Finally Breaks MAGA’s Faith
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
Trump has now deleted the image of himself as Christ but many supporters are unhappy.
Apr 13, 2026, 6:05 PM
US Navy destroyers that weren't built to hunt and clear mines are leading a risky mission in the Strait of Hormuz
Jake Epstein, Business Insider
The American military sent two destroyers through the strategic waterway in support of mine-clearing and ahead of a full blockade of Iran's ports.
Apr 13, 2026, 6:02 PM
US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes
BBC News
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.
Apr 13, 2026, 5:33 PM
Trump takes down image from social media that depicted him as Jesus-like figure
Michelle Stoddart, Abcnews.com
Trump later said the image depicted him as a doctor.
Apr 13, 2026, 5:18 PM
Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall monument
JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK, Yahoo Entertainment
The Trump administration said Monday it will keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, reversing course after...
Apr 13, 2026, 4:47 PM
Nevada Court Latest To Say Mandatory Detention Of Migrants Is Illegal
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
More of the same for the Trump administration — one that seems incapable of achieving its goals without breaking the law or disregarding the Constitution. Hundreds of judges handling thousands of cases have already told the administration it can’t do the thin…
Apr 13, 2026, 4:28 PM
Minnesota Prosecutors Are Investigating ICE Agents Who Detained Man in His Underwear in January
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
The image of ICE agents marching a senior citizen in his underwear into the cold in Minnesota was one of the very worst of Trump's campaign.
Apr 13, 2026, 4:10 PM
WATCH: Police shoot and kill machete-wielding man in New York City
ABC News, Abcnews.com
The man allegedly attacked three people waiting for the subway in Grand Central Station, police said.
Apr 13, 2026, 3:30 PM
What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?
Mohammad Mansour, Al Jazeera English
The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 13, 2026, 3:12 PM
US judge dismisses Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein story
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Dismissed lawsuit follows WSJ's report on letter allegedly signed by Donald Trump for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday.
Apr 13, 2026, 2:57 PM
We May Be Living Through the Most Consequential Hundred Days in Cyber History
Patrick Quirk, Substack.com
An archive of this year’s insane timeline of hacks few people are talking about
Apr 13, 2026, 2:53 PM
Trump says Iranian ships will be ‘eliminated’ as US naval blockade begins
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
US president says Iranian military vessels approaching the blockade zone in Gulf will be 'immediately eliminated'.
Apr 13, 2026, 2:36 PM
Judge throws out Trump's $10B lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein reporting
Alexander Mallin, James Hill, Peter Charalambous, Abcnews.com
A judge has thrown out President Trump's $10 billion defamation suit against the Wall Street Journal over the paper's reporting on Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday book.
Apr 13, 2026, 2:20 PM
Eric Swalwell’s downfall, explained
Benjy Sarlin, Vox
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday after a series of disturbing accusations of sexual misconduct. The scandal had drawn a fierce response from Democrats nationwide as they tried to force him out and keep the fal…
Apr 13, 2026, 2:14 PM
Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s war’s latest major escalation
Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English
Analysts warn Washington's blockade could harm the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Apr 13, 2026, 2:14 PM
Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine under severe threat by publisher blocks
Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is one of the web’s most valuable resources, enabling us to access earlier versions of webpages and websites. It performs an invaluable role in preserving information that would otherwise be lost when websites go offline…
Apr 13, 2026, 2:14 PM
Pope Leo responds to Trump’s criticism, saying he has 'no fear' of US administration
Melissa Adan, David Brennan, Kevin Shalvey, Abcnews.com
President Donald Trump had called Pope Leo XIV "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
Apr 13, 2026, 1:57 PM
Pakistan eyes narrow window to resuscitate US-Iran talks after breakdown
Abid Hussain, Al Jazeera English
US and Iran end marathon Islamabad talks without agreement, leaving fragile ceasefire under growing strain.
Apr 13, 2026, 1:54 PM
WATCH: What’s next for Artemis II astronauts after historic splashdown?
ABC News, Abcnews.com
The crew of Artemis II is home and speaking publicly for the first time to reflect on their once-in-a-lifetime journey after arriving back in Houston to a hero's welcome over the weekend.
Apr 13, 2026, 1:22 PM
NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade
Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment
LONDON/PARIS, April 13 (Reuters) - The United States' NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in President Donald Trump's plan to blockade the...
Apr 13, 2026, 12:36 PM
Trump Hits Unholy Low With Tirade Against the Pope
Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone
Donald Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post on Sunday, calling the leader of the Catholic Church "WEAK on Crime."
Apr 13, 2026, 12:32 PM
Israel is trying to change Jerusalem’s religious identity
Xavier Abu Eid, Al Jazeera English
Israel is destroying the Status Quo to establish full control over Muslim and Christian religious life at holy sites.
Apr 13, 2026, 12:02 PM
A Fine Country for Old Men
Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic
Geriatric Americans are hoarding wealth and power.
Apr 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
Trump says U.S. will blockade Iranian ports. And, Orbán loses Hungarian election
Brittney Melton, NPR
President Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports after peace talks with Iran collapsed. And, Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power in Hungary.
Apr 13, 2026, 11:56 AM
Judge dismisses Trump's Wall Street Journal Epstein letter defamation lawsuit
Drew Gillis, Jezebel
Judge dismisses Trump's Wall Street Journal Epstein letter defamation lawsuit The president can still refile the lawsuit before the end of April.
Apr 13, 2026, 11:44 AM
God’s Clearly Not on Trump’s Side—So He Picked a Fight With Pope Leo
Danielle Han, Jezebel
Over the weekend, Trump called the Pope “weak on crime” and then posted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus. Totally normal behavior.
Apr 13, 2026, 11:44 AM
The U.S. Has Now Killed at Least 168 People in 'Narcoterrorist' Boat Strikes
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
Our government killed another six people in Pacific Ocean boat strikes yesterday. As ever, we have no idea if they were carrying drugs.
Apr 13, 2026, 11:44 AM
Iran’s army says US plan to blockade Hormuz ‘amounts to piracy’
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The US restrictions on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal, Iranian military says.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:52 AM
Days that Trump spends at his own properties
Nathan Yau, Flowingdata.com
Trump spends a lot of time at his own hotels and golf clubs. Philip Bump has been keeping track since the first term. During this second term so far, Trump spent 170 days in office on his own prope…
Apr 13, 2026, 10:49 AM
Airline stocks are dropping as Trump's Hormuz blockade intensifies fears of a jet fuel shortage
Pete Syme, Business Insider
Wizz Air, the Hungarian budget airline, sank almost 8% on Monday, while US airline were also lower in pre-market trading.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:43 AM
Used Electric Vehicles Are Having A Resurgence
Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com
Used EV sales saw a 12% increase in the first three months of 2026, data shows.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:30 AM
Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time
Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic
She arrived at the Department of Justice with radical changes in mind. One year later, she has completely reshaped the Civil Rights Division.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:30 AM
Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:15 AM
Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword – it's the future
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, Theregister.com
Linux Foundation Europe boss predicts EU will run as fast as it can from US tech companies Opinion You want to know who's even sicker of President Donald Trump than American liberals? European governments and companies who are realizing that putting all their…
Apr 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
Sam Wang, Politician-in-Training
Gabriel Debenedetti, The New Yorker
The neuroscientist went from analyzing elections to running for Congress. But can this rookie win over New Jersey locals—and Trump voters? Gabriel Debenedetti writes.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
Letters from Our Readers
The New Yorker
Readers respond to E. Tammy Kim’s article about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Nicholas Lemann’s report about the Trump Administration’s attack on higher education, and Jill Lepore’s piece about whether A.I. needs a constitution.
Apr 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say
Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English
While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.
Apr 13, 2026, 9:52 AM
Congress returning from 2-week recess as Iran debate rages and members face expulsion
John Parkinson, Lauren Peller, Abcnews.com
House and Senate Dems plan to force votes on Iran war powers resolutions.
Apr 13, 2026, 9:16 AM
Crypto Investor at Center of Trump Corruption Allegations Now Sees Himself as ‘Victim’
Kyle Torpey, Gizmodo.com
Justin Sun has accused Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial of misconduct and a general lack of transparency.
Apr 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
Executives expect to keep dealing with tariffs for years — no matter who is in the White House, a new survey says
Alex Bitter, Business Insider
US executives expect tariffs to be a "permanent planning assumption," a new PwC survey of executives found.
Apr 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
Cuba sent doctors. Washington sent a destroyer.
Jafari S Allen, Al Jazeera English
The US blockade is killing not just a failing state, but six decades of a small island extending global solidarity.
Apr 13, 2026, 8:38 AM
Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply
John Power, Al Jazeera English
Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
Apr 13, 2026, 8:14 AM
Iran live updates: US blockade of Iran's Strait of Hormuz ports to begin Monday
David Brennan, Abcnews.com
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Apr 13, 2026, 7:34 AM
Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict?
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.
Apr 13, 2026, 7:30 AM
‘Terrible for foreign policy’: Trump attacks Pope Leo after peace appeal
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Leo, who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Apr 13, 2026, 5:42 AM
An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis
ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ, Yahoo Entertainment
While the Ciclobús is not new, it has never been as popular — and essential — as Cuba navigates its most severe energy crisis in decades. The energy...
Apr 13, 2026, 5:30 AM
WATCH: Artemis II crew reunites with their families
ABC News, Abcnews.com
ABC's Jaclyn Lee on NASA looking ahead to Artemis III, set to launch in 2027 as the Artemis II crew is welcomed back to Earth and reunited with their loved ones.
Apr 13, 2026, 4:20 AM
Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran
John Power, Al Jazeera English
Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.
Apr 13, 2026, 1:30 AM
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff
WILL WEISSERT, Yahoo Entertainment
President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media on Sunday, saying the first American pope should “stop catering to the Radical Left.” It was an...
Apr 13, 2026, 1:20 AM
IMF director says shock from US-Iran War is already 'baked' into the economy
Lauren Edmonds,Lakshmi Varanasi, Business Insider
War has ravaged the Middle East for 43 days, but the damage could take years to repair amid tension at the Strait of Hormuz and damaged oil hubs.
Apr 13, 2026, 1:00 AM
US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.
Apr 13, 2026, 12:32 AM
Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable
Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic
If Viktor Orbán can lose, then his Russian and American admirers can lose too.
Apr 13, 2026, 12:24 AM