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April 14, 2026
Good morning, everyone! If you missed it, be sure to check out the latest edition of Last Week in History: Today, we will look at President Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo, congressional controversy, and other developments spanning the globe. Let’s get to it. Subscribe now ♻️ Help this post reach more readers: like, repost, and share 📬 Share United States -President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself portrayed as Jesus, which he later deleted. Several conservative media personalities were quick to condemn the post, including Michael Knowles of the Daily Wire. Addressing the photo in response to a question outside of the Oval Office yesterday, Trump said, “I thought it was me as a doctor.” View the full remarks here: -Congressman Eric Swalwell announced yesterday that he would resign his post after the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations involving a former member of his staff. The news came just one day after the California Democrat ended his campaign for governor amid the controversy. Just an hour after Swalwell’s announcement, Texas Congressman Tony Gonzalez said he would also step down. Last month, the Republican lawmaker admitted to an affair with a former staffer, who later committed suicide. Two other lawmakers, Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Republican Cory Mills, could both still face expulsion votes amid separate ethical and legal controversies. Before Swalwell and Gonzalez’s announcement, members of both parties expressed a willingness to vote to expel all four members. -A federal judge dismissed Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its reporting of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. -The Trump administration has agreed to continue flying the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. -Alaska Senate Democratic candidate Mary Peltola raised $8.9 million in the three months following her campaign launch, four times as much as incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Separately, a Democratic group’s polling shows Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand holding an eight-point lead in the Iowa gubernatorial race. -New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a law ending the state’s 40-year moratorium on nuclear power. -If Congress enacted Trump’s 2027 defense budget, which would raise total military spending to $1.5 trillion, funding levels would be at a historic high—surpassing World War II. -In a wide-ranging interview yesterday on MS Now’s Morning Joe, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed Hungary’s recent election and Trump’s social media posts. View it here: -The current and four former governors of Massachusetts gathered yesterday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of health care reform signed by Governor Mitt Romney, which came to be known as Romneycare. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and her predecessors sit for a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the state’s 2006 health reform law. From left to right: Maura Healey, Deval Patrick, Mitt Romney, Bill Weld, and Michael Dukakis. At the time of its passage, the law was the first in the country to establish a state-level universal health insurance program. The law, which became known as Romneycare, would later serve as the model for President Barack Obama’s signature Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) program. Following the ceremony, Romney participated in the Harvard Kennedy School’s America at 250 and Beyond series for a discussion on the state of American politics. View it here: -California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Virginia will hold local elections today. View a full list of the races here. -On this day in 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. Lincoln died the following morning. In 1910, President William Howard Taft threw out the first pitch at National Park in Washington, D.C., marking the opening of that year’s Major League Baseball season. Since then, successive presidents have taken part in the ceremonial gesture, emblematic of “America’s pastime.” Other Links: Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop by Midterms, Underscoring G.O.P. Peril - The New York Times MAGA allies say Trump is going soft on deportations - Axios Trump commission condemns idea of church, state separation in hearing - USA Today The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that - PBS Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO’s home charged with attempted murder - AP Africa -On his inaugural trip to Africa, Pope Leo scorned what he called “neocolonial” world powers, hours after President Trump criticized him. The pontiff delivered the remarks in Algeria, the first stop on a four-nation tour of the continent, which will also take him to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. On Sunday, Trump called Leo “weak” and “terrible” in his positions on the war in the Middle East and on crime. View his full remarks here: Responding to the comments directly, the pontiff said he has “no fear.” View his full response here: -Benin President Patrice Talon’s handpicked successor, Romuald Wadagni, won the West African country’s presidential election held over the weekend. His sole opponent, Paul Hounkpe, conceded the vote yesterday. -On this day in 1986, the United States launched strikes against Libya after the bombing of a West Berlin discotheque that killed two U.S. soldiers. In an address from the Oval Office that night, President Ronald Reagan said the attack was in response to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's “reign of terror.” View his full remarks here: In 2014, terrorist group Boko Haram abducted 276 schoolgirls in Nigeria, capturing global attention. Other Links: UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan - AP South Africa’s new DA leader to address ‘trust deficit’ with Black voters - Reuters South Africa agrees new climate loan, critical minerals cooperation on Germany visit - Reuters Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus - BBC UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan - Semafor Americas and the Caribbean -Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori holds a narrow lead in Peru’s crowded presidential field following Sunday’s election. The results were delayed by a slew of logistical challenges that left thousands unable to cast ballots. Authorities in Lima, the capital, granted 52,000 residents a voting extension due to the issues. With no candidate projected to win more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election is likely. Whoever is elected in the general election will be the ninth person to lead the Andean nation since 2016 amid a long political crisis. Fujimori, the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, has run for president three times before her current campaign. Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori and his daughter, Keiko Fujimori. -President Trump said yesterday that Washington “may stop by Cuba” after the conflict in the Middle East is settled. -Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a majority in parliament yesterday after his ruling Liberal Party won two Toronto by-elections. -Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed an order establishing a universal health care system. -On this day in 2002, Hugo Chávez returned to power in Venezuela just 47 hours after he was ousted in a military-backed coup. In 2013, Nicolás Maduro was elected as the president of Venezuela in a disputed election following the death of Chávez. Other Links: Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases - AP Brazil’s former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE agents in US - The Guardian Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says - AP Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households - Reuters Dominican Republic rains force 30,000 to evacuate, 3 reported dead - Reuters Asia/Indo-Pacific -President Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China amid reports that Beijing is preparing weapons shipments to Iran. As of last year, nearly 90% of Iran’s oil shipments were sent to China. -An Iranian official said yesterday that Tehran was in “good contact” with India on allowing the South Asian nations to pass through the Hormuz Strait amid blockades on the waterway by both Iran and the United States. About 40% of India’s crude oil imports travel through the area. -Vietnamese President Tô Lâm began a four-day trip to China today in a sign of warming ties between the two countries. Last week, Lâm was unanimously elected to a five-year term as president, ending an era of “shared leadership.” Previously, top government and party posts were held by different people. With the consolidation, the Southeast Asian country will have a power structure similar to China and Laos. The consolidation of roles also positions Lâm as the most powerful Vietnamese leader in decades. -On this day in 1988, the Soviet Union announced it would withdraw from Afghanistan following eight years of quagmire. Other Links: Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump’s summit with China’s leader - AP Asia markets trade lower as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports - CNBC China Unveils Taiwan Goodwill Steps After Opposition Talks - Bloomberg Takaichi seeks one-year timeline for constitutional amendment proposal - The Japan Times Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Rises to Highest Level Since 1997 - Bloomberg Europe -NATO countries said yesterday that they would not join an effort by President Trump to block ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting they would intervene only when the conflict between the United States and Iran ceases. The move comes amid deteriorating relations between Washington and the 32-member military alliance. In recent weeks, Trump has scorned the bloc for refusing to participate in his military campaign against Iran and suggesting he could move to withdraw the United States from the organization altogether. Britain and France are expected to cohost a summit on the defense of the strategic waterway later this week. -Russia called on the BRICS and former Soviet states to establish a global food reserve to counter hunger amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The bloc of developing nations, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, was established in 2009 and serves as a counterbalance to U.S.-led global institutions. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of wheat and the fertilizer used to produce it. -The Irish government announced fuel tax cuts in response to nationwide protests over the soaring cost of energy due to the conflict in the Middle East. -Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife has been charged with influence peddling and corruption. -President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at the White House for dinner and an overnight stay last night. Other Links: Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine - AP Giorgia Meloni condemns Donald Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ criticism of Pope - BBC Russia Blasts Through Ukraine Cease-Fire, as Trump-Backed Talks Drift - The Wall Street Journal Turkey pushes for larger role in Europe’s defense as Trump questions NATO - Defense News Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions - ABC Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March - Reuters Middle East -The United States began a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz yesterday after peace talks between the Trump administration and Iran failed over the weekend. It is believed that Iran has planted mines in the strategic waterway, and Tehran has threatened to attack ports belonging to Arab Gulf states if its ports are attacked. Global oil prices have remained elevated amid the standoff. Prior to the recent war in the region, the Strait served as a conduit for 20% of the world’s daily oil consumption. -On this day in 2018, President Trump ordered strikes on Syria after dictator Bashar al-Assad carried out a chemical weapons attack in Douma earlier that month. The operation was the second set of strikes by Trump against Syria, following an initial strike the previous year. Trump announced the operation in a national address from the White House on the night of Friday, April 13, with the attacks occurring early Saturday morning, April 14. View his remarks here: Other Links: Middle East oil production plunges due to Iran war, OPEC data shows - CNBC Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran - reUTERS Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon ‘gravely concerning’ - Reuters Lebanese bury 13 officers killed by Israel as grief and outrage surge ahead of talks in the US - AP As Internet Blackout Hits Day 45, Iranians Bemoan State Hypocrisy and Economic Risks - The New York Times That’s all for today. See you tomorrow. Refer a friend
April 14, 2026
Good morning, everyone! If you missed it, be sure to check out the latest edition of Last Week in History: Today, we will look at President Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo, congressional controversy, and other developments spanning the globe. Let’s get to it. Subscribe now ♻️ Help this post reach more readers: like, repost, and share 📬 Share United States -President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself portrayed as Jesus, which he later deleted. Several conservative media personalities were quick to condemn the post, including Michael Knowles of the Daily Wire. Addressing the photo in response to a question outside of the Oval Office yesterday, Trump said, “I thought it was me as a doctor.” View the full remarks here: -Congressman Eric Swalwell announced yesterday that he would resign his post after the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations involving a former member of his staff. The news came just one day after the California Democrat ended his campaign for governor amid the controversy. Just an hour after Swalwell’s announcement, Texas Congressman Tony Gonzalez said he would also step down. Last month, the Republican lawmaker admitted to an affair with a former staffer, who later committed suicide. Two other lawmakers, Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Republican Cory Mills, could both still face expulsion votes amid separate ethical and legal controversies. Before Swalwell and Gonzalez’s announcement, members of both parties expressed a willingness to vote to expel all four members. -A federal judge dismissed Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its reporting of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. -The Trump administration has agreed to continue flying the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. -Alaska Senate Democratic candidate Mary Peltola raised $8.9 million in the three months following her campaign launch, four times as much as incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Separately, a Democratic group’s polling shows Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand holding an eight-point lead in the Iowa gubernatorial race. -New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a law ending the state’s 40-year moratorium on nuclear power. -If Congress enacted Trump’s 2027 defense budget, which would raise total military spending to $1.5 trillion, funding levels would be at a historic high—surpassing World War II. -In a wide-ranging interview yesterday on MS Now’s Morning Joe, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed Hungary’s recent election and Trump’s social media posts. View it here: -The current and four former governors of Massachusetts gathered yesterday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of health care reform signed by Governor Mitt Romney, which came to be known as Romneycare. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and her predecessors sit for a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the state’s 2006 health reform law. From left to right: Maura Healey, Deval Patrick, Mitt Romney, Bill Weld, and Michael Dukakis. At the time of its passage, the law was the first in the country to establish a state-level universal health insurance program. The law, which became known as Romneycare, would later serve as the model for President Barack Obama’s signature Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) program. Following the ceremony, Romney participated in the Harvard Kennedy School’s America at 250 and Beyond series for a discussion on the state of American politics. View it here: -California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Virginia will hold local elections today. View a full list of the races here. -On this day in 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. Lincoln died the following morning. In 1910, President William Howard Taft threw out the first pitch at National Park in Washington, D.C., marking the opening of that year’s Major League Baseball season. Since then, successive presidents have taken part in the ceremonial gesture, emblematic of “America’s pastime.” Other Links: Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop by Midterms, Underscoring G.O.P. Peril - The New York Times MAGA allies say Trump is going soft on deportations - Axios Trump commission condemns idea of church, state separation in hearing - USA Today The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that - PBS Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO’s home charged with attempted murder - AP Africa -On his inaugural trip to Africa, Pope Leo scorned what he called “neocolonial” world powers, hours after President Trump criticized him. The pontiff delivered the remarks in Algeria, the first stop on a four-nation tour of the continent, which will also take him to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. On Sunday, Trump called Leo “weak” and “terrible” in his positions on the war in the Middle East and on crime. View his full remarks here: Responding to the comments directly, the pontiff said he has “no fear.” View his full response here: -Benin President Patrice Talon’s handpicked successor, Romuald Wadagni, won the West African country’s presidential election held over the weekend. His sole opponent, Paul Hounkpe, conceded the vote yesterday. -On this day in 1986, the United States launched strikes against Libya after the bombing of a West Berlin discotheque that killed two U.S. soldiers. In an address from the Oval Office that night, President Ronald Reagan said the attack was in response to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's “reign of terror.” View his full remarks here: In 2014, terrorist group Boko Haram abducted 276 schoolgirls in Nigeria, capturing global attention. Other Links: UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan - AP South Africa’s new DA leader to address ‘trust deficit’ with Black voters - Reuters South Africa agrees new climate loan, critical minerals cooperation on Germany visit - Reuters Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus - BBC UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan - Semafor Americas and the Caribbean -Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori holds a narrow lead in Peru’s crowded presidential field following Sunday’s election. The results were delayed by a slew of logistical challenges that left thousands unable to cast ballots. Authorities in Lima, the capital, granted 52,000 residents a voting extension due to the issues. With no candidate projected to win more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election is likely. Whoever is elected in the general election will be the ninth person to lead the Andean nation since 2016 amid a long political crisis. Fujimori, the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, has run for president three times before her current campaign. Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori and his daughter, Keiko Fujimori. -President Trump said yesterday that Washington “may stop by Cuba” after the conflict in the Middle East is settled. -Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a majority in parliament yesterday after his ruling Liberal Party won two Toronto by-elections. -Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed an order establishing a universal health care system. -On this day in 2002, Hugo Chávez returned to power in Venezuela just 47 hours after he was ousted in a military-backed coup. In 2013, Nicolás Maduro was elected as the president of Venezuela in a disputed election following the death of Chávez. Other Links: Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases - AP Brazil’s former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE agents in US - The Guardian Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says - AP Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households - Reuters Dominican Republic rains force 30,000 to evacuate, 3 reported dead - Reuters Asia/Indo-Pacific -President Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China amid reports that Beijing is preparing weapons shipments to Iran. As of last year, nearly 90% of Iran’s oil shipments were sent to China. -An Iranian official said yesterday that Tehran was in “good contact” with India on allowing the South Asian nations to pass through the Hormuz Strait amid blockades on the waterway by both Iran and the United States. About 40% of India’s crude oil imports travel through the area. -Vietnamese President Tô Lâm began a four-day trip to China today in a sign of warming ties between the two countries. Last week, Lâm was unanimously elected to a five-year term as president, ending an era of “shared leadership.” Previously, top government and party posts were held by different people. With the consolidation, the Southeast Asian country will have a power structure similar to China and Laos. The consolidation of roles also positions Lâm as the most powerful Vietnamese leader in decades. -On this day in 1988, the Soviet Union announced it would withdraw from Afghanistan following eight years of quagmire. Other Links: Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump’s summit with China’s leader - AP Asia markets trade lower as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports - CNBC China Unveils Taiwan Goodwill Steps After Opposition Talks - Bloomberg Takaichi seeks one-year timeline for constitutional amendment proposal - The Japan Times Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Rises to Highest Level Since 1997 - Bloomberg Europe -NATO countries said yesterday that they would not join an effort by President Trump to block ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting they would intervene only when the conflict between the United States and Iran ceases. The move comes amid deteriorating relations between Washington and the 32-member military alliance. In recent weeks, Trump has scorned the bloc for refusing to participate in his military campaign against Iran and suggesting he could move to withdraw the United States from the organization altogether. Britain and France are expected to cohost a summit on the defense of the strategic waterway later this week. -Russia called on the BRICS and former Soviet states to establish a global food reserve to counter hunger amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The bloc of developing nations, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, was established in 2009 and serves as a counterbalance to U.S.-led global institutions. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of wheat and the fertilizer used to produce it. -The Irish government announced fuel tax cuts in response to nationwide protests over the soaring cost of energy due to the conflict in the Middle East. -Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife has been charged with influence peddling and corruption. -President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at the White House for dinner and an overnight stay last night. Other Links: Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine - AP Giorgia Meloni condemns Donald Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ criticism of Pope - BBC Russia Blasts Through Ukraine Cease-Fire, as Trump-Backed Talks Drift - The Wall Street Journal Turkey pushes for larger role in Europe’s defense as Trump questions NATO - Defense News Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions - ABC Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March - Reuters Middle East -The United States began a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz yesterday after peace talks between the Trump administration and Iran failed over the weekend. It is believed that Iran has planted mines in the strategic waterway, and Tehran has threatened to attack ports belonging to Arab Gulf states if its ports are attacked. Global oil prices have remained elevated amid the standoff. Prior to the recent war in the region, the Strait served as a conduit for 20% of the world’s daily oil consumption. -On this day in 2018, President Trump ordered strikes on Syria after dictator Bashar al-Assad carried out a chemical weapons attack in Douma earlier that month. The operation was the second set of strikes by Trump against Syria, following an initial strike the previous year. Trump announced the operation in a national address from the White House on the night of Friday, April 13, with the attacks occurring early Saturday morning, April 14. View his remarks here: Other Links: Middle East oil production plunges due to Iran war, OPEC data shows - CNBC Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran - reUTERS Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon ‘gravely concerning’ - Reuters Lebanese bury 13 officers killed by Israel as grief and outrage surge ahead of talks in the US - AP As Internet Blackout Hits Day 45, Iranians Bemoan State Hypocrisy and Economic Risks - The New York Times That’s all for today. See you tomorrow. Refer a friend
April 14, 2026
Good morning, everyone! If you missed it, be sure to check out the latest edition of Last Week in History: Today, we will look at President Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo, congressional controversy, and other developments spanning the globe. Let’s get to it. Subscribe now ♻️ Help this post reach more readers: like, repost, and share 📬 Share United States -President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself portrayed as Jesus, which he later deleted. Several conservative media personalities were quick to condemn the post, including Michael Knowles of the Daily Wire. Addressing the photo in response to a question outside of the Oval Office yesterday, Trump said, “I thought it was me as a doctor.” View the full remarks here: -Congressman Eric Swalwell announced yesterday that he would resign his post after the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations involving a former member of his staff. The news came just one day after the California Democrat ended his campaign for governor amid the controversy. Just an hour after Swalwell’s announcement, Texas Congressman Tony Gonzalez said he would also step down. Last month, the Republican lawmaker admitted to an affair with a former staffer, who later committed suicide. Two other lawmakers, Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Republican Cory Mills, could both still face expulsion votes amid separate ethical and legal controversies. Before Swalwell and Gonzalez’s announcement, members of both parties expressed a willingness to vote to expel all four members. -A federal judge dismissed Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its reporting of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. -The Trump administration has agreed to continue flying the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. -Alaska Senate Democratic candidate Mary Peltola raised $8.9 million in the three months following her campaign launch, four times as much as incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Separately, a Democratic group’s polling shows Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand holding an eight-point lead in the Iowa gubernatorial race. -New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a law ending the state’s 40-year moratorium on nuclear power. -If Congress enacted Trump’s 2027 defense budget, which would raise total military spending to $1.5 trillion, funding levels would be at a historic high—surpassing World War II. -In a wide-ranging interview yesterday on MS Now’s Morning Joe, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed Hungary’s recent election and Trump’s social media posts. View it here: -The current and four former governors of Massachusetts gathered yesterday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of health care reform signed by Governor Mitt Romney, which came to be known as Romneycare. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and her predecessors sit for a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the state’s 2006 health reform law. From left to right: Maura Healey, Deval Patrick, Mitt Romney, Bill Weld, and Michael Dukakis. At the time of its passage, the law was the first in the country to establish a state-level universal health insurance program. The law, which became known as Romneycare, would later serve as the model for President Barack Obama’s signature Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) program. Following the ceremony, Romney participated in the Harvard Kennedy School’s America at 250 and Beyond series for a discussion on the state of American politics. View it here: -California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Virginia will hold local elections today. View a full list of the races here. -On this day in 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. Lincoln died the following morning. In 1910, President William Howard Taft threw out the first pitch at National Park in Washington, D.C., marking the opening of that year’s Major League Baseball season. Since then, successive presidents have taken part in the ceremonial gesture, emblematic of “America’s pastime.” Other Links: Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop by Midterms, Underscoring G.O.P. Peril - The New York Times MAGA allies say Trump is going soft on deportations - Axios Trump commission condemns idea of church, state separation in hearing - USA Today The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that - PBS Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO’s home charged with attempted murder - AP Africa -On his inaugural trip to Africa, Pope Leo scorned what he called “neocolonial” world powers, hours after President Trump criticized him. The pontiff delivered the remarks in Algeria, the first stop on a four-nation tour of the continent, which will also take him to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. On Sunday, Trump called Leo “weak” and “terrible” in his positions on the war in the Middle East and on crime. View his full remarks here: Responding to the comments directly, the pontiff said he has “no fear.” View his full response here: -Benin President Patrice Talon’s handpicked successor, Romuald Wadagni, won the West African country’s presidential election held over the weekend. His sole opponent, Paul Hounkpe, conceded the vote yesterday. -On this day in 1986, the United States launched strikes against Libya after the bombing of a West Berlin discotheque that killed two U.S. soldiers. In an address from the Oval Office that night, President Ronald Reagan said the attack was in response to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's “reign of terror.” View his full remarks here: In 2014, terrorist group Boko Haram abducted 276 schoolgirls in Nigeria, capturing global attention. Other Links: UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan - AP South Africa’s new DA leader to address ‘trust deficit’ with Black voters - Reuters South Africa agrees new climate loan, critical minerals cooperation on Germany visit - Reuters Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus - BBC UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan - Semafor Americas and the Caribbean -Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori holds a narrow lead in Peru’s crowded presidential field following Sunday’s election. The results were delayed by a slew of logistical challenges that left thousands unable to cast ballots. Authorities in Lima, the capital, granted 52,000 residents a voting extension due to the issues. With no candidate projected to win more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election is likely. Whoever is elected in the general election will be the ninth person to lead the Andean nation since 2016 amid a long political crisis. Fujimori, the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, has run for president three times before her current campaign. Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori and his daughter, Keiko Fujimori. -President Trump said yesterday that Washington “may stop by Cuba” after the conflict in the Middle East is settled. -Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a majority in parliament yesterday after his ruling Liberal Party won two Toronto by-elections. -Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed an order establishing a universal health care system. -On this day in 2002, Hugo Chávez returned to power in Venezuela just 47 hours after he was ousted in a military-backed coup. In 2013, Nicolás Maduro was elected as the president of Venezuela in a disputed election following the death of Chávez. Other Links: Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases - AP Brazil’s former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE agents in US - The Guardian Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says - AP Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households - Reuters Dominican Republic rains force 30,000 to evacuate, 3 reported dead - Reuters Asia/Indo-Pacific -President Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China amid reports that Beijing is preparing weapons shipments to Iran. As of last year, nearly 90% of Iran’s oil shipments were sent to China. -An Iranian official said yesterday that Tehran was in “good contact” with India on allowing the South Asian nations to pass through the Hormuz Strait amid blockades on the waterway by both Iran and the United States. About 40% of India’s crude oil imports travel through the area. -Vietnamese President Tô Lâm began a four-day trip to China today in a sign of warming ties between the two countries. Last week, Lâm was unanimously elected to a five-year term as president, ending an era of “shared leadership.” Previously, top government and party posts were held by different people. With the consolidation, the Southeast Asian country will have a power structure similar to China and Laos. The consolidation of roles also positions Lâm as the most powerful Vietnamese leader in decades. -On this day in 1988, the Soviet Union announced it would withdraw from Afghanistan following eight years of quagmire. Other Links: Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump’s summit with China’s leader - AP Asia markets trade lower as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports - CNBC China Unveils Taiwan Goodwill Steps After Opposition Talks - Bloomberg Takaichi seeks one-year timeline for constitutional amendment proposal - The Japan Times Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Rises to Highest Level Since 1997 - Bloomberg Europe -NATO countries said yesterday that they would not join an effort by President Trump to block ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting they would intervene only when the conflict between the United States and Iran ceases. The move comes amid deteriorating relations between Washington and the 32-member military alliance. In recent weeks, Trump has scorned the bloc for refusing to participate in his military campaign against Iran and suggesting he could move to withdraw the United States from the organization altogether. Britain and France are expected to cohost a summit on the defense of the strategic waterway later this week. -Russia called on the BRICS and former Soviet states to establish a global food reserve to counter hunger amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The bloc of developing nations, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, was established in 2009 and serves as a counterbalance to U.S.-led global institutions. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of wheat and the fertilizer used to produce it. -The Irish government announced fuel tax cuts in response to nationwide protests over the soaring cost of energy due to the conflict in the Middle East. -Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife has been charged with influence peddling and corruption. -President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at the White House for dinner and an overnight stay last night. Other Links: Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine - AP Giorgia Meloni condemns Donald Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ criticism of Pope - BBC Russia Blasts Through Ukraine Cease-Fire, as Trump-Backed Talks Drift - The Wall Street Journal Turkey pushes for larger role in Europe’s defense as Trump questions NATO - Defense News Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions - ABC Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March - Reuters Middle East -The United States began a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz yesterday after peace talks between the Trump administration and Iran failed over the weekend. It is believed that Iran has planted mines in the strategic waterway, and Tehran has threatened to attack ports belonging to Arab Gulf states if its ports are attacked. Global oil prices have remained elevated amid the standoff. Prior to the recent war in the region, the Strait served as a conduit for 20% of the world’s daily oil consumption. -On this day in 2018, President Trump ordered strikes on Syria after dictator Bashar al-Assad carried out a chemical weapons attack in Douma earlier that month. The operation was the second set of strikes by Trump against Syria, following an initial strike the previous year. Trump announced the operation in a national address from the White House on the night of Friday, April 13, with the attacks occurring early Saturday morning, April 14. View his remarks here: Other Links: Middle East oil production plunges due to Iran war, OPEC data shows - CNBC Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran - reUTERS Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon ‘gravely concerning’ - Reuters Lebanese bury 13 officers killed by Israel as grief and outrage surge ahead of talks in the US - AP As Internet Blackout Hits Day 45, Iranians Bemoan State Hypocrisy and Economic Risks - The New York Times That’s all for today. See you tomorrow. Refer a friend
April 14, 2026
Good morning, everyone! If you missed it, be sure to check out the latest edition of Last Week in History: Today, we will look at President Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo, congressional controversy, and other developments spanning the globe. Let’s get to it. Subscribe now ♻️ Help this post reach more readers: like, repost, and share 📬 Share United States -President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself portrayed as Jesus, which he later deleted. Several conservative media personalities were quick to condemn the post, including Michael Knowles of the Daily Wire. Addressing the photo in response to a question outside of the Oval Office yesterday, Trump said, “I thought it was me as a doctor.” View the full remarks here: -Congressman Eric Swalwell announced yesterday that he would resign his post after the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations involving a former member of his staff. The news came just one day after the California Democrat ended his campaign for governor amid the controversy. Just an hour after Swalwell’s announcement, Texas Congressman Tony Gonzalez said he would also step down. Last month, the Republican lawmaker admitted to an affair with a former staffer, who later committed suicide. Two other lawmakers, Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Republican Cory Mills, could both still face expulsion votes amid separate ethical and legal controversies. Before Swalwell and Gonzalez’s announcement, members of both parties expressed a willingness to vote to expel all four members. -A federal judge dismissed Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its reporting of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. -The Trump administration has agreed to continue flying the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. -Alaska Senate Democratic candidate Mary Peltola raised $8.9 million in the three months following her campaign launch, four times as much as incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Separately, a Democratic group’s polling shows Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand holding an eight-point lead in the Iowa gubernatorial race. -New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a law ending the state’s 40-year moratorium on nuclear power. -If Congress enacted Trump’s 2027 defense budget, which would raise total military spending to $1.5 trillion, funding levels would be at a historic high—surpassing World War II. -In a wide-ranging interview yesterday on MS Now’s Morning Joe, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed Hungary’s recent election and Trump’s social media posts. View it here: -The current and four former governors of Massachusetts gathered yesterday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of health care reform signed by Governor Mitt Romney, which came to be known as Romneycare. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and her predecessors sit for a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the state’s 2006 health reform law. From left to right: Maura Healey, Deval Patrick, Mitt Romney, Bill Weld, and Michael Dukakis. At the time of its passage, the law was the first in the country to establish a state-level universal health insurance program. The law, which became known as Romneycare, would later serve as the model for President Barack Obama’s signature Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) program. Following the ceremony, Romney participated in the Harvard Kennedy School’s America at 250 and Beyond series for a discussion on the state of American politics. View it here: -California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Virginia will hold local elections today. View a full list of the races here. -On this day in 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. Lincoln died the following morning. In 1910, President William Howard Taft threw out the first pitch at National Park in Washington, D.C., marking the opening of that year’s Major League Baseball season. Since then, successive presidents have taken part in the ceremonial gesture, emblematic of “America’s pastime.” Other Links: Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop by Midterms, Underscoring G.O.P. Peril - The New York Times MAGA allies say Trump is going soft on deportations - Axios Trump commission condemns idea of church, state separation in hearing - USA Today The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that - PBS Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO’s home charged with attempted murder - AP Africa -On his inaugural trip to Africa, Pope Leo scorned what he called “neocolonial” world powers, hours after President Trump criticized him. The pontiff delivered the remarks in Algeria, the first stop on a four-nation tour of the continent, which will also take him to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. On Sunday, Trump called Leo “weak” and “terrible” in his positions on the war in the Middle East and on crime. View his full remarks here: Responding to the comments directly, the pontiff said he has “no fear.” View his full response here: -Benin President Patrice Talon’s handpicked successor, Romuald Wadagni, won the West African country’s presidential election held over the weekend. His sole opponent, Paul Hounkpe, conceded the vote yesterday. -On this day in 1986, the United States launched strikes against Libya after the bombing of a West Berlin discotheque that killed two U.S. soldiers. In an address from the Oval Office that night, President Ronald Reagan said the attack was in response to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's “reign of terror.” View his full remarks here: In 2014, terrorist group Boko Haram abducted 276 schoolgirls in Nigeria, capturing global attention. Other Links: UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan - AP South Africa’s new DA leader to address ‘trust deficit’ with Black voters - Reuters South Africa agrees new climate loan, critical minerals cooperation on Germany visit - Reuters Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus - BBC UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan - Semafor Americas and the Caribbean -Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori holds a narrow lead in Peru’s crowded presidential field following Sunday’s election. The results were delayed by a slew of logistical challenges that left thousands unable to cast ballots. Authorities in Lima, the capital, granted 52,000 residents a voting extension due to the issues. With no candidate projected to win more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election is likely. Whoever is elected in the general election will be the ninth person to lead the Andean nation since 2016 amid a long political crisis. Fujimori, the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, has run for president three times before her current campaign. Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori and his daughter, Keiko Fujimori. -President Trump said yesterday that Washington “may stop by Cuba” after the conflict in the Middle East is settled. -Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a majority in parliament yesterday after his ruling Liberal Party won two Toronto by-elections. -Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed an order establishing a universal health care system. -On this day in 2002, Hugo Chávez returned to power in Venezuela just 47 hours after he was ousted in a military-backed coup. In 2013, Nicolás Maduro was elected as the president of Venezuela in a disputed election following the death of Chávez. Other Links: Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases - AP Brazil’s former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE agents in US - The Guardian Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says - AP Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households - Reuters Dominican Republic rains force 30,000 to evacuate, 3 reported dead - Reuters Asia/Indo-Pacific -President Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China amid reports that Beijing is preparing weapons shipments to Iran. As of last year, nearly 90% of Iran’s oil shipments were sent to China. -An Iranian official said yesterday that Tehran was in “good contact” with India on allowing the South Asian nations to pass through the Hormuz Strait amid blockades on the waterway by both Iran and the United States. About 40% of India’s crude oil imports travel through the area. -Vietnamese President Tô Lâm began a four-day trip to China today in a sign of warming ties between the two countries. Last week, Lâm was unanimously elected to a five-year term as president, ending an era of “shared leadership.” Previously, top government and party posts were held by different people. With the consolidation, the Southeast Asian country will have a power structure similar to China and Laos. The consolidation of roles also positions Lâm as the most powerful Vietnamese leader in decades. -On this day in 1988, the Soviet Union announced it would withdraw from Afghanistan following eight years of quagmire. Other Links: Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump’s summit with China’s leader - AP Asia markets trade lower as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports - CNBC China Unveils Taiwan Goodwill Steps After Opposition Talks - Bloomberg Takaichi seeks one-year timeline for constitutional amendment proposal - The Japan Times Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Rises to Highest Level Since 1997 - Bloomberg Europe -NATO countries said yesterday that they would not join an effort by President Trump to block ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting they would intervene only when the conflict between the United States and Iran ceases. The move comes amid deteriorating relations between Washington and the 32-member military alliance. In recent weeks, Trump has scorned the bloc for refusing to participate in his military campaign against Iran and suggesting he could move to withdraw the United States from the organization altogether. Britain and France are expected to cohost a summit on the defense of the strategic waterway later this week. -Russia called on the BRICS and former Soviet states to establish a global food reserve to counter hunger amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The bloc of developing nations, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, was established in 2009 and serves as a counterbalance to U.S.-led global institutions. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of wheat and the fertilizer used to produce it. -The Irish government announced fuel tax cuts in response to nationwide protests over the soaring cost of energy due to the conflict in the Middle East. -Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife has been charged with influence peddling and corruption. -President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at the White House for dinner and an overnight stay last night. Other Links: Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine - AP Giorgia Meloni condemns Donald Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ criticism of Pope - BBC Russia Blasts Through Ukraine Cease-Fire, as Trump-Backed Talks Drift - The Wall Street Journal Turkey pushes for larger role in Europe’s defense as Trump questions NATO - Defense News Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions - ABC Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March - Reuters Middle East -The United States began a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz yesterday after peace talks between the Trump administration and Iran failed over the weekend. It is believed that Iran has planted mines in the strategic waterway, and Tehran has threatened to attack ports belonging to Arab Gulf states if its ports are attacked. Global oil prices have remained elevated amid the standoff. Prior to the recent war in the region, the Strait served as a conduit for 20% of the world’s daily oil consumption. -On this day in 2018, President Trump ordered strikes on Syria after dictator Bashar al-Assad carried out a chemical weapons attack in Douma earlier that month. The operation was the second set of strikes by Trump against Syria, following an initial strike the previous year. Trump announced the operation in a national address from the White House on the night of Friday, April 13, with the attacks occurring early Saturday morning, April 14. View his remarks here: Other Links: Middle East oil production plunges due to Iran war, OPEC data shows - CNBC Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran - reUTERS Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon ‘gravely concerning’ - Reuters Lebanese bury 13 officers killed by Israel as grief and outrage surge ahead of talks in the US - AP As Internet Blackout Hits Day 45, Iranians Bemoan State Hypocrisy and Economic Risks - The New York Times That’s all for today. See you tomorrow. Refer a friend