Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) compared President Trump to a “second coming” amid controversy over Trump’s religious language in discussions about Iran and his feud with Pope Leo XIV. Nehls expressed strong support for Trump, emphasizing his belief in Trump’s exceptional qualities despite the backlash over the use of religious rhetoric.
Iran denied recent claims of new agreements with Trump, while the U.S. issued a sanctions exemption on Russian oil sales. Tehran also limited the Strait of Hormuz's opening, amid ongoing tensions over regional security and energy exports.
Trump's legal team is in negotiations with the IRS to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged unauthorized release of his tax records, which he claims was mishandled by the agency. The case, filed earlier this year, centers on privacy and procedural issues related to the leak of his tax documents.
President Trump announced that UFO-related documents will be released 'very soon' by the Department of Defense, during a rally for Turning Point USA. The statement suggests upcoming transparency on UFO files, but no specific date or details are provided.
President Trump directed the Department of Defense in February to review government files on extraterrestrial life, describing the documents as 'interesting.' The review aims to assess the government's knowledge and transparency regarding UFOs, amid ongoing public interest and recent declassified reports.
The Trump administration extended a waiver on Russian oil sanctions through May 16, reversing earlier indications of ending the relief amid ongoing Iran tensions. The move allows certain countries to purchase Russian oil despite sanctions, marking a policy shift just days after a top official suggested otherwise.
U.S. President Trump claimed Iran agreed to his demands, but Tehran officials denied any broader agreement, stating the Strait of Hormuz would reopen to commercial shipping. The conflicting statements highlight ongoing tensions.
