DoorDash confirmed the delivery was a PR stunt in a statement on the company’s website, saying Simmons completed the White House drop-off “to commemorate the first anniversary of the No Tax on Tips policy.”

Turned on NBC. They talked about “President tipping a DoorDash driver $100”. This woman participated in GOP ads before playing other roles. There is no DoorDash deliveries to the Oval Office. Please exercise proper judgement when consuming news.

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"You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you mad." - Aldous Huxley

What must be wrong with a person who, despite all evidence to the contrary, continues to display a Trump poster in the window of their home.

In November Americans hope that the Trump administration will see the light at the end of the tunnel. And it will be a train.

The Trump administration would do well to learn the first law of holes: "If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging."

The papacy of Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has had a rocky start. His pronouncements on climate change and migration, as well as his criticisms of America’s war on Iran, have infuriated MAGA Catholics and Donald Trump—who on Sunday called Leo a “very liberal person”... 1/4

When America’s Senate returns from a two-week break on Monday, Republicans will try to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. That is easier said than done. At almost two months, the partial government shutdown is the longest on record. Democrats refuse to back a funding bill unless it... 1/4

Earnings season for America’s big banks begins on Monday, when Goldman Sachs reports its first-quarter results. Though fewer mergers and acquisitions were completed during that period than in the same one last year, their value is greater than for any year since the first quarter of 2021... 1/4

After killing at least 300 people in air strikes on Lebanon on April 8th, Israel has agreed to limit its attacks on Hizbullah, an Iran-backed militia. Mr Trump had urged Israel to be more “low-key”. Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, is reportedly now off the list of targets, but Israel may strike... 1/4

448 days into Donald Trump's term The president's net approval rating is -19, down 0.3 points since last week. 37% approve, 56% disapprove, 7% not sure

The risk of escalation is rising around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has said any military vessel approaching the waterway would be “dealt with severely”. State media report that Iran is deploying troops to its southern coast, in what appears to be preparation for a potential American invasion. 1/4

Rory McIlroy won a second consecutive Masters, becoming the fourth golfer in history to do so. The Northern Irishman has now won six majors. On Sunday Mr McIlroy shot a 71 to finish on 12 under at Augusta National golf club—one stroke ahead of Scottie Scheffler, the world number one. 1/2

An air strike by Nigeria’s air force targeting Boko Haram militants reportedly killed more than 100 civilians at a market in the country’s north-east. The air force said it had killed Islamist rebels in the area, and was investigating non-combatant casualties. 1/2

Audi, a German carmaker, delivered 6% fewer vehicles in the first quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier. A spokesman for Volkswagen, its parent company, said that Trump’s tariffs and a withdrawal of government subsidies for electric vehicles in China were largely responsible for the... 1/2

Mr Trump insisted that the weekend’s negotiations with Iran “went well” and that “most points were agreed to”, except the “only point that really mattered, NUCLEAR”. Earlier J.D. Vance, America’s vice-president, who led the American delegation, suggested Iran had refused to make... 1/2

In response to Mr Trump’s threat, oil prices rose by more than 7%, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel again on Monday. Most Asian markets closed down. Bourses in Europe also dropped when they opened, with the STOXX 600 falling by around 1%. 1/2

The Pentagon said a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would begin at 10am Eastern Time on Monday. After peace talks with Iran broke down over the weekend, Trump posted on social media that the navy would clear the strait of mines, warning that “any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful... 1/2

Viktor Orban, Hungary’s prime minister since 2010, conceded defeat in parliamentary elections. Despite years spent reshaping the electoral system to favor his illiberal Fidesz party, the center-right Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, was projected to win 138 of 199 seats with 99% of votes... 1/2

Heard on MS NOW "On a scale of 1 to 10, maybe 23?" —Richard Haass, an American former diplomat, assesses the tension between the president and the pontiff.

When the president talks to foreign leaders, he speaks on behalf of all Americans. When he talks of wiping out a nation of 93m people, its ancient buildings, its schools, its shopping malls, Americans become complicit in that threat. The proposed destruction would be paid for by their taxes.

If diplomacy resumes between America and Iran, “no one on the US side has a stronger personal and political incentive to secure a durable and verifiable” peace than J.D. Vance, wrote Joe Kelly in the Australian. Success would show the vice-president can get “pragmatic results where military... 1/2

Mr Trump was given an extra three days to continue work on the garish ballroom he has planned for the White House. A lower-court judge ruled last month that the president should have sought congressional approval for the steroidal addition. But he allowed Mr Trump to continue construction... 1/2

The president denounced Pope Leo XIV as “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.” Mr Trump claimed on social media that the American pope was elected only because the Roman Catholic church “thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump”. 1/2

Mr Trump said that petrol prices might be “the same or maybe a little bit higher” at the time of the midterm elections. After peace talks with Iran failed at the weekend, the president promised to blockade the Strait of Hormuz starting today. The price of Brent crude, the global oil benchmark... 1/2

The Senate will reconvene today, followed by the House tomorrow. Top of the agenda will be trying to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut for almost two months. Democrats in the Senate will also push a bill intended to limit Donald Trump’s ability to wage war on... 1/2

Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign to be California’s governor. The congressman had been leading the race for the Democratic nomination. But allegations that he had sexually assaulted a former employee and behaved inappropriately with others led to politicians of both parties... 1/2

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other. truthout.org/articles/wha...

So glad to see someone so beautifully articulate what I think about almost every day….

In a stunning turn of events, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat as the opposition, led by Péter Magyar and the Tisza alliance, appears poised for a landslide victory in Hungary's 2026 parliamentary elections. With record-breaking voter turnouts exceeding 80%, Budapest... 1/3

Glad to see that Trump's endorsement continues to impart the kiss of death to any politician, even those in other countries. Good bye Viktor Orbán, now you are free to go and work full-time for Vladimir Putin.

The Oaf of Mar-a-Lago hatches yet another half baked idea on how to extricate himself from his own infantile impulses. In today's episode, Jonathan MS Pearce dives into the escalating tensions between the US and Iran as 21 hours of peace talks in Islamabad fail to yield an agreement. 1/3

Even Trump must now realize that he and his misadministration are in trouble when even the Pope has nothing nice to say. Recent coverage (April–June 2026) centers on Pope Leo XIV criticizing aspects of U.S. policy and the U.S. government’s tone toward the Vatican and global diplomacy. 1/4

Cartoon by Gábor Pápai, a well-known Hungarian political cartoonist.

Far-right groups and figures favor Putin/Russia because they see him and his regime as a model or ally for authoritarian, nationalist, and culturally conservative goals. The reality is that Putin's stated conservative goals and nationalism is simply propaganda supporting his continuing kleptocracy.

I expect Trump to go from incumbent to imprisonment once he terms out or is impeached and then removed from office.

Let Trump be the first man on Mars, as soon as possible.

At a recent rally in Pásztó, a small town in northern Hungary, Peter Magyar drew a sizable crowd as he campaigned for local candidates from Tisza, the party he leads. Since emerging onto the political scene in early 2024, Mr Magyar has spent months touring the country and building his... 1/9

In 1912, the first lady of the United States and the wife of Japan’s ambassador to America planted a pair of cherry trees on the north bank of the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, right next to the National Mall. Today such trees line the 107-acre Basin, and Washington, like Japan, celebrates... 1/4

Can anyone stop England’s all-conquering Red Roses? The women’s rugby union team have won 33 consecutive matches, including the World Cup final in September. They have also been the victors of the last seven iterations of the Six Nations, an annual contest between England, France, Ireland... 1/4

Since the ceasefire was announced on Tuesday, there has been little change in the number of ships braving the Strait of Hormuz, the international waterway that Iran has all but closed. In the absence of a formal published truce—and given that America, Iran and Israel cannot agree on what the... 1/4

Sir Keir Starmer was forced to shelve legislation ceding sovereignty of the Chagos islands in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius. Donald Trump had strongly criticized the agreement; the islands include Diego Garcia, home to an American military base. British officials said they were not completely... 1/2

Taiwan’s defense ministry said that it spotted 16 Chinese warplanes operating near the island on Friday just as Taiwan’s opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, was meeting China’s president, Xi Jinping, in Beijing. A senior Taiwanese official said the sorties showed that China was... 1/2

Ukraine said it struck offshore drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea owned by Lukoil, one of Russia’s largest oil companies. The attacks, nearly 1,000km from the front line, came ahead of a brief planned ceasefire during Orthodox Easter, which will supposedly start on Saturday. 1/2

The S&P 500 dipped on Friday as investors grew cautious ahead of talks between America and Iran, but the index ended the week up 3.6%, its best performance since November. Oil prices fell below $97 a barrel on the day. Meanwhile, two-year Treasury yields rose as the increase in inflation led... 1/2

America’s annual inflation rate hit its highest level since May 2024, rising to 3.3% in March, up from 2.4% in February. The jump was driven by surging petrol prices caused by the war in Iran. The core rate, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, rose only slightly, suggesting that... 1/2

The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission around the Moon returned safely to Earth, with a “textbook” splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The mission’s commander said all four crewmembers were in good shape. NASA says it wants to see more lunar missions, including the... 1/2

America’s vice-president, J.D.Vance, met Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, in Islamabad ahead of peace talks with Iran. Iranian officials also separately met the prime minister. Iran insists negotiations to end the six-week war will only proceed if its overseas assets are unfrozen... 1/2

For Putin, there is no amount of Russian deaths that he is not willing to tolerate in service to his ego.