President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image that made it look like he was Jesus, but later said he meant to show himself as a doctor. Evangelical leader Franklin Graham expressed relief that Trump did not intend to compare himself to Jesus and welcomed the president’s removal of the image.
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President Trump shared an AI image on social media that looked like him as Jesus.
Trump said the image was meant to show him as a doctor, not as Jesus.
The post was deleted after criticism from some Christian leaders.
Franklin Graham, a prominent evangelist and Trump ally, said he was glad the president clarified his intentions.
Graham is president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Some church leaders were concerned about Trump’s rhetoric toward the pope.
Trump later posted a new image showing himself alongside Jesus and commented on it.
The incident received widespread attention and sparked debate among Christian communities.
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Prediction markets show that Democrats currently have a higher chance of winning the 2028 U.S. presidential election compared to Republicans. These markets reflect how traders assess political, economic, and global factors nearly three years before the vote.
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Prediction markets now give Democrats about a 62% chance to win in 2028, ahead of Republicans.
Trading platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi show Democratic chances rising steadily since early 2024.
At one point, Democratic odds were around 54% but have increased to above 60%.
Republicans’ chances have fallen from roughly 46% to about 37% during the same period.
Prediction markets let users buy and sell contracts based on future events, with prices showing the perceived likelihood of outcomes.
These markets use real money, so prices reflect traders’ confidence but are not guarantees.
The final winner in 2028 will be determined by official election results and media calls.
Long-term prediction market odds can change as new candidates and events emerge before the election.
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Massachusetts governors have run for president several times in recent history but have not won any presidential elections. This makes the Massachusetts governorship one of the least successful political positions for launching a presidential campaign.
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Four former Massachusetts governors have run for president a total of five times and lost each time.
Massachusetts governors are tied with Tennessee senators for the most failed presidential bids.
Michael Dukakis, governor in 1988, lost the presidential election to George H. W. Bush.
Mitt Romney, governor in 2008 and 2012, lost the Republican nomination once and the general election once.
Bill Weld and Deval Patrick, both former Massachusetts governors, failed in the 2020 presidential primaries.
Massachusetts senators have also struggled to win the presidency after John F. Kennedy.
The only Massachusetts governor to become president was Calvin Coolidge, who first became vice president and then president after a death.
Governor Maura Healey has been mentioned as a possible 2028 presidential candidate but has not declared a run.
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President Donald Trump posted a new AI-created image of Jesus Christ on his social media platform Truth Social, shortly after a previous AI image that appeared to show him as Jesus caused controversy. The new image shows Jesus hugging Trump with an American flag behind them.
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President Trump shared an AI-generated image of Jesus on Truth Social after backlash from an earlier similar image.
The first image showed Trump in robes healing a man and was deleted after criticism.
Many conservatives and some former Trump supporters criticized the initial image.
The new image features Jesus embracing Trump with a U.S. flag in the background.
President Trump commented that some people might not like the new image but he thought it was “quite nice.”
The image Trump shared originally came from an account on X (formerly Twitter) named @Dkelly4congress.
The shared post included a caption referencing bad people being exposed and suggesting God might be "playing his Trump card."
The story is ongoing and may receive updates as more details emerge.
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The average U.S. tax refund this year is about $350 higher than last year, but this increase is smaller than the $1,000 to $2,000 boost the administration had predicted. Many taxpayers are receiving some extra money, but the actual refunds do not fully meet earlier expectations.
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The average tax refund so far this season is $3,462, which is 11.1% more than last year at the same time.
The White House expected refunds to increase by $1,000 to $2,000 due to new tax rules.
New tax changes include more deductions for tipped income, overtime, and benefits for older Americans.
Some taxpayers benefit from paying less tax overall, not just larger refunds.
The IRS refund data does not show how much less people owe, only the refund amounts.
Many taxpayers did not prepare the needed documents to claim all new deductions.
The April 15 tax filing deadline is today for most Americans.
Filing taxes electronically is recommended for faster processing and fewer errors.
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President Donald Trump said he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not leave when his term ends on May 15. This statement came amid delays in confirming Trump’s choice to replace Powell, Kevin Warsh, and ongoing investigations related to Fed projects.
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President Trump said Powell must step down by May 15 or he will be fired.
Trump’s pick to replace Powell is Kevin Warsh, whose confirmation is pending and uncertain.
Senator Thom Tillis has stated he will block Warsh’s confirmation until a federal investigation into Powell ends.
Powell faces a federal probe into a Fed building renovation project, but no evidence of a crime has been found.
Trump criticizes the Fed’s cautious approach to cutting interest rates and wants more control over the Fed’s board.
The Federal Reserve’s independence is seen by some as being threatened by political pressure.
Trump has appointed three current Fed board members, but one holds a seat with an expired term.
The White House did not comment further on this issue when asked.
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Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and stopped his campaign for California governor after several women accused him of sexual misconduct. Swalwell denies these claims while investigations are underway by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, and the FBI.
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Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and ended his run for governor following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Five women have accused Swalwell of different types of sexual misconduct, including unwanted messages and assault.
One former staffer said Swalwell assaulted her in 2019 and again in 2024 at a charity event when she was intoxicated.
Another woman, Lonna Drewes, claims Swalwell drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2018.
Swalwell denies all allegations and has apologized for past mistakes but says the accusations are false.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the 2018 incident, and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office is investigating the 2024 claim.
FBI Director Kash Patel invited Swalwell to speak with the agency and encouraged others with information to come forward.
Legal teams have stated they will file formal reports and share evidence with authorities.
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Congresswoman Lauren Boebert opposes the extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), saying it lacks reforms and accountability. President Donald Trump supports extending FISA, calling it important for national security, despite concerns about possible abuse of surveillance powers.
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FISA allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect communications from non-Americans abroad without a warrant.
Critics say FISA can accidentally capture Americans' communications and allow warrantless searches.
The act is set to expire on April 20, and there is pressure to pass a clean extension without changes.
Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado and Trump ally, opposes the extension unless reforms are made.
Boebert wants a warrant requirement for searches involving Americans’ communications.
President Trump supports the FISA extension, emphasizing its importance for the military and security.
Some lawmakers propose amendments to add court-order requirements to protect Americans' privacy.
The House Intelligence Committee chair supports renewing FISA with accountability measures.
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Federal prosecutors recently visited a construction site at the Federal Reserve headquarters without notice. They are investigating a $2.5 billion renovation project but have not found evidence of any crime so far.
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Federal prosecutors visited the Federal Reserve construction site this week unexpectedly.
The construction is part of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Fed headquarters.
Two prosecutors and an investigator came from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
They were turned away by a building contractor and directed to speak with federal attorneys instead.
The people who shared this information did so anonymously because the investigation is ongoing.
Last month, a Pirro office deputy said during a private court hearing that no criminal evidence had been found.
This investigation is happening as President Donald Trump has made public threats about firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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A 16-year-old boy, Timothy Hudson, has been charged with murder and sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Prosecutors plan to use DNA and other evidence in the case, which is being handled in federal court because the crime occurred in international waters.
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Timothy Hudson is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
Anna Kepner was found dead under a bed on the cruise ship in November.
The cause of death was mechanical asphyxia, meaning her breathing was blocked by physical force or an object.
The case was moved from juvenile to adult court with a judge’s approval.
The crime happened onboard a U.S.-based cruise ship in international waters near Florida.
Prosecutors likely have DNA and cellphone evidence linking Hudson to the crime.
Hudson was reportedly the last person with Kepner before she died.
He has been living with an uncle while awaiting trial and faces life in prison if convicted.
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Congress will soon decide whether to renew a program that lets U.S. spy agencies monitor foreigners’ communications without a warrant. President Donald Trump supports the program, saying it saves lives, while some lawmakers want to add privacy protections to prevent warrantless spying on Americans.
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The program is part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
It allows the CIA, NSA, FBI, and others to collect and analyze communications of foreigners without a warrant.
Communications of Americans interacting with targeted foreigners can also be collected incidentally.
The program is set to expire soon, and Congress must decide whether to reauthorize it.
Critics want changes to require warrants before accessing Americans’ emails, calls, or texts.
Critics also want limits on the government’s use of data from internet companies that sell personal information.
Supporters, including President Trump, argue the program helps prevent threats and saves lives.
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Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary race is very close, with Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and Mallory McMorrow all having similar support. Polls show the candidates are nearly tied, with many voters still undecided as they compete to replace Senator Gary Peters.
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A recent poll shows Stevens at 23%, El-Sayed and McMorrow each at 22%, with 33% of voters unsure whom they will support.
Stevens is backed by centrist Democrats, while El-Sayed and McMorrow appeal to more progressive voters.
El-Sayed has support from Senator Bernie Sanders and activist Hasan Piker.
McMorrow and Stevens have support from pro-Israel groups J Street and AIPAC, though AIPAC has a negative perception among many voters.
Senator Gary Peters, the current Democrat, is not running for re-election.
President Donald Trump won Michigan in 2016 and 2024 but currently has a declining approval rating nationwide.
Polls show mixed results in who would win against Republican Mike Rogers, the leading GOP candidate.
Many voters are still undecided, making their choice critical for the primary outcome.
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Republican Clay Fuller was sworn in to represent a district in northwest Georgia after winning a special election. He will finish the last months of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term, keeping the Republican majority in the House.
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Clay Fuller is a Republican from Georgia.
He won a special election to take over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former seat.
The district he represents is strongly Republican.
Fuller has tried to closely support President Donald Trump.
He will serve for the rest of Greene’s term in Congress.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from her seat.
Greene had a public disagreement with President Trump before she left Congress.
Fuller’s swearing-in helps Republicans maintain their narrow majority in the House.
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A Bangladeshi student on an F-1 visa said he left the United States voluntarily after being held in immigration detention for months, where he described the conditions as harsh. U.S. officials said he was treated according to standard rules and received proper care during his detention.
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Joytu Chowdhury, a 24-year-old former student at Illinois Wesleyan University, self-deported on February 26 after months in immigration detention.
He entered the U.S. on an F-1 student visa in December 2021 to study finance and computer science.
His visa was terminated in August 2025 due to a lapse caused by transferring schools and a related SEVIS record issue.
Chowdhury has criminal convictions for driving under the influence and retail theft, which he says are still in process and expects to be resolved or dismissed.
He was arrested by ICE on December 3 in Illinois while driving and was transferred between multiple detention centers in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.
Chowdhury described ICE detention conditions as overcrowded, noisy, with limited access to water, poor food quality, and stressful due to being housed with individuals accused of serious crimes.
The Department of Homeland Security said his arrest was part of routine enforcement and that detainees received appropriate care.
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President Donald Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he does not leave after his term ends on May 15. Trump wants Powell replaced by his nominee, Kevin Warsh, and supports a criminal investigation into costly renovations at the Fed’s headquarters.
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Jerome Powell’s term as Federal Reserve Chair ends on May 15, 2025.
President Trump said he would fire Powell if Powell does not leave on time.
Trump has criticized Powell for not lowering interest rates and called his job performance bad.
Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to replace Powell, is scheduled for a Senate nomination hearing on April 21.
Senator Thom Tillis plans to block Warsh’s nomination until a criminal investigation of the Fed’s building renovations ends.
The Justice Department is investigating the renovations, which reportedly cost about $4 billion.
Powell called the investigation a “pretext” intended to pressure the Fed politically.
It is unclear if Trump can legally fire Powell due to pending Supreme Court cases involving firing Fed officials.
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Vice President JD Vance visited a college town in Georgia for an event by the conservative group Turning Point USA after a trip to Pakistan that did not secure a peace deal with Iran. At the event, attendance was low, and Vance faced tough questions and criticism related to President Donald Trump’s comments about Pope Leo XIV and controversial social media posts.
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Vice President JD Vance recently traveled to Pakistan to try to negotiate an end to the war with Iran but did not reach a deal.
After returning, Vance visited a Georgia college town for an event hosted by Turning Point USA, a conservative group.
The event had low attendance and included difficult questions from the audience.
Vance criticized Pope Leo XIV, which is unusual for a political event.
President Donald Trump has made public attacks on Pope Leo XIV.
Trump also posted a social media image comparing himself to Jesus.
These issues have complicated Trump’s efforts to gain support for the war with Iran.
The event highlighted challenges Trump and his allies face in appealing to their political base.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced she will take strong legal action against dishonest lawyers who help migrants lie about being gay to get asylum in the UK. A BBC investigation found some legal advisers charge migrants large fees to create false stories and fake evidence to stay in the country.
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Some migrants are pretending to be gay to get asylum protection in the UK, where gay sex is illegal in their home countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Law firms and advisers have been helping migrants create fake evidence such as letters, photos, and medical reports.
These migrants often have expired visas, like student or work visas, and are trying to stay legally by making false asylum claims.
Migrants using this method now make up 35% of all asylum claims, which were over 100,000 in 2025.
The Home Office is investigating the lawyers and advisers reported by the BBC.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority said it will take action if any lawyers broke the law.
Politicians from several parties called for stronger asylum system controls and legal action against those helping with false claims.
Some MPs suggested stopping the issuing of study visas to people from countries with high visa abuse rates, like Pakistan.
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President Donald Trump has seen declining approval ratings in early 2026, especially among independent voters, key religious groups, and on economic issues. Polls show that his approval remains below disapproval despite events like the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
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President Trump’s approval ratings dropped notably among independent voters, from near even split in January 2025 to 25% approval vs. 66% disapproval in February 2026.
His support among Christian voters turned negative for the first time according to a March 2026 Fox News poll.
The dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in January 2026 did not boost Trump’s approval ratings.
Major polls (Reuters/Ipsos, YouGov/The Economist, Rasmussen) showed Trump’s approval remained below disapproval after the Maduro event.
Despite polling challenges, the White House stated that the true measure of support is the November 2024 election, where nearly 80 million Americans voted for Trump.
Polling margins of error range around 2.5 to 3.5 percentage points, based on surveys of roughly 1,000 to 1,500 adults.
The midterm election year tends to harden public opinions rather than shift them, making current polling trends important for November.
Pollsters found that key voter groups crucial to Republican chances in upcoming elections have grown increasingly negative toward Trump’s presidency.
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A man asked if parents really let kids roam outside all day without phones and just told them to be home before dark. Many people online confirmed this was true for their childhoods, describing more freedom and less supervision than children experience today.
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A post on Threads asked if parents let kids wander all day without phones and only said be home by dark.
The post got over 360,000 views and nearly 9,000 comments.
Many commenters said kids used to play outside all day without phones and returned home when hungry, hurt, or at sunset.
Parents trusted children more and relied on neighbors to keep an eye on them.
Kids often played in large groups without helmets and explored freely, sometimes in risky places like construction sites.
Before cell phones, parents used whistles or public announcements to call kids home.
Childhood rules were simple: play outside, avoid trouble, and be back before dark.
Phones were attached to walls at home, and tracking technology did not exist.
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Vice President JD Vance said the number of new H-1B visas given in the United States has dropped by about 90 percent since President Donald Trump returned to office. He also mentioned that not enough members of Congress are working to completely end the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers.
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The H-1B visa program lets U.S. companies hire foreign workers for special jobs that need specific skills.
Vice President JD Vance spoke at an event in Georgia about the visa numbers.
Since President Trump’s latest term began, new H-1B visas have dropped by roughly 90 percent.
This large decrease happened through actions taken by the government without needing new laws from Congress.
Vance said there are still not enough lawmakers pushing to end the H-1B visa system entirely.
The information came from a recent public speech by Vice President Vance.
The story is still developing and more updates may come later.
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