News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
Breaking news: President Trump posted a rendering of an image that appeared to depict him as Jesus, drawing rare criticism from the religious right, prompting calls for him to take down the post and allegations of blasphemy.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) April 13, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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President Trump says he thought a now-deleted social media post depicting him as Christ-like was "me as a doctor." It comes after his criticism of Pope Leo. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4tcsPuy
— CNN (@cnn.com) April 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'weak' on crime and 'terrible' reut.rs/41tU3AI
— Reuters (@reuters.com) April 12, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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American bishops ‘disheartened’ by Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo
— Politico (@politico.com) April 13, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Pope Leo hit back at President Trump over the Iran war, saying the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he didn’t fear the Trump administration. Follow AP's live updates.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) April 13, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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The U.S. military vowed to blockade all Iranian ports starting Monday, part of efforts to force Tehran into agreeing to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and accepting a peace deal. https://to.pbs.org/4c7KZYn
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) April 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Crude oil prices surged on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepares to impose a blockade on Iran’s ports after peace talks failed over the weekend. Full details: cnb.cx/3Ofc7LW
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) April 13, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Diplomatic push underway on Hormuz fertiliser proposal, UN says, as shortages bite reut.rs/4ej48I8
— Reuters (@reuters.com) April 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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NEW: The U.S. proposed that Iran accept a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment during negotiations in Islamabad over the weekend
— Axios (@axios.com) April 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Home sales declined 3.6% in March, getting the crucial spring selling season off to a poor start.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) April 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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Hungary's government will drop its opposition to the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine, incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar signaled, bringing a four-month standoff to an end.
— POLITICO Europe (@politico.eu) April 13, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America. n.pr/3O2lHSi
— NPR (@npr.org) April 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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Judge tosses Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting on a lewd birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. https://cnn.it/4tI3kkw
— CNN (@cnn.com) April 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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