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WATCH: President Trump and Pope Leo in disagreement over war in Iran
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Trump and Pope Leo's disagreement over the war in Iran was amplified after Trump attacked the pope on social media and posted a now-deleted AI-generated image that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure.
Apr 14, 2026, 2:37 PM
‘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
The cracks in Trump’s coalition keep growing — but when does it break?
Brian Karem, Salon
Congressional Republicans are praising the president publicly, and screaming into their pillows privately
Apr 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
You Can Smell It Now: The Trump Presidency Is in Total Free-Fall
Michael Tomasky, The New Republic
The presidency of Donald Trump is now officially in collapse. His war is … not exactly a disaster, but it sure isn’t the cakewalk he envisioned when he sprang it on the American people and the world with no notice on February 28. His firing of Attorney Genera…
Apr 6, 2026, 10:00 AM
“Praise Be to Allah” Posts Trump, in Deranged Easter Morning Rant
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
It's a Trump post so ridiculous and vulgar, it seemed like it had to be fake. The President's mental decline is on full view for us all.
Apr 5, 2026, 11:40 AM
The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up
Greg Sargent, The New Republic
Almost without exception, those who enjoy the great honor of serving President Donald Trump have ultimately collided with two all-consuming dictums. The first is that Trump’s underlings must always elevate his personal interests above those of the institution…
Apr 3, 2026, 5:56 PM
Bondi’s firing won’t quell Trump’s discontent
Brian Karem, Salon
The president is spiraling over Iran and blaming everyone around him but himself
Apr 3, 2026, 4:00 PM
Who Will Trump Blame for the Iran War?
Chas Danner, New York Magazine
Donald Trump will probably never admit the war in Iran was his mistake, but if he wants to pin it on others, here’s who he might pick.
Mar 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
CBS News Under Bari Weiss Sees Worst Ratings In Quarter Century
Karl Bode, Techdirt
When right wing billionaire Larry Ellison (and his nepobaby kid David) hired trolling blogger Bari Weiss to run CBS News, Weiss arrived with the promise of “balanced, fact-based news,” “independent, principled journalism,” and a unique “entrepreneurial drive …
Mar 27, 2026, 12:23 PM
Is This Uncharismatic Leader Exactly What The Democrats Need?
Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone
Ken Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, has a plan to turn the party around — if he can keep it from tearing itself apart.
Mar 23, 2026, 1:00 PM
Trump’s politics of death extend far beyond Iran
Chauncey DeVega, Salon
COVID, gun violence and Iran reveal a governing instinct based on authoritarian violence disorder
Mar 21, 2026, 10:45 AM
Who leads Iran? Assassinations leave leadership and command in question
Justin Salhani, Al Jazeera English
Analysts question Tehran’s power dynamics as younger hardliners may rise after killing of leaders Khamenei and Larijani.
Mar 19, 2026, 6:21 PM
Trump Says U.S. Doesn’t Need Allies’ Help … After He Demanded It
Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone
The president is lashing out at the media over poor coverage while continuing to offer nonsensical justifications for attacking Iran
Mar 16, 2026, 7:59 PM
Strength Means Owning Our Mistakes
Jeff Flake, The Atlantic
Anyone can claim credit for success. A true leader knows how to handle failure.
Mar 16, 2026, 7:45 PM
Trump’s Inner Circle Fractures Over Iran War
Edith Olmsted, The New Republic
Vice President JD Vance appears desperate to create daylight between himself and Donald Trump’s disastrous war in Iran, as the president’s inner circle starts to split over the conflict. Two senior administration officials who spoke with Politico Friday paint…
Mar 13, 2026, 2:11 PM
World reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
New supreme leader receives support from Oman, Iraq, Yemen's Houthis, while the US and Israel make threats.
Mar 9, 2026, 9:03 PM
Behind Trump’s war fever lies profound weakness
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon
US wages fast-escalating war, with no clear motivation and no realistic plan. It isn’t fooling anyone
Mar 8, 2026, 1:00 PM
‘They Are Making It Up As They Go Along’
Nia Prater, New York Magazine
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy says what he has heard behind closed doors proves a “senile” President Trump has no plan for Iran.
Mar 7, 2026, 10:00 AM
Trump Lets Slip Why He Just Humiliated His Top Goon on TV
The Daily Beast, Daily Beast
A rambling Donald Trump let slip why he humiliated his secretary of state on live TV by comparing him to “handsome” soccer stars. The president, 79, welcomed...
Mar 6, 2026, 10:29 AM
Who could succeed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lead Iran?
Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination brings Iran's clerics the colossal task of picking his successor.
Mar 1, 2026, 12:11 PM
SNL mocked her as a 'scary mom.' In the Senate, Katie Britt is an emerging dealmaker
Sam Gringlas, NPR
Sen. Katie Britt, Republican of Alabama, is a budding bipartisan dealmaker. Her latest assignment: helping negotiate changes to immigration enforcement tactics.
Feb 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term
Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR
Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.
Feb 24, 2026, 11:00 PM
Exclusive: No. 2 House Democrat to skip Trump's State of the Union address
Alexandra Hutzler, Abcnews.com
House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark told ABC News she will not attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
Feb 24, 2026, 9:27 PM
Trump to Deliver State of the Union Amid Low Polls and Deep Divisions
Nik Popli, Time
When Trump last addressed Congress, his approval rating was near a career high. Now it's near record lows.
Feb 23, 2026, 7:53 PM