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President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image Sunday night depicting himself launching a nuclear strike, drawing alarm from social media users.

The image shows Trump pressing a large red button as a massive explosion with a mushroom cloud strikes Earth.

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image Sunday showing himself walking alongside a chained, grey alien figure without any explanation, sparking speculation that he may be hinting at upcoming UFO revelations.

The image fueled existing intrigue after Trump's administration released its first batch of previously classified UFO files earlier in May, with more releases expected next month, according to Reuters.

The Department of Justice, or DOJ, announced the creation of a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded compensation fund for President Donald Trump's allies, including Jan. 6 rioters, who claim political targeting by previous administrations.

Trump, his sons Donald Jr. and Eric, and the Trump Organization agreed to drop their $10 billion IRS lawsuit in exchange for the fund's establishment, which will operate with minimal oversight or transparency. The settlement came after a judge questioned whether a valid case existed, given Trump's control of the Justice Department.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused Iran war responsibilities Monday to campaign in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District primary on behalf of President Donald Trump's favored nominee Ed Gallrein, who is running against Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY).

Hegseth flew to Hebron for an America First Works event with the former Navy SEAL, marking an unusually overt political move by a sitting Pentagon chief during active warfare, as reported by The Swamp, a Substack from The Daily Beast.

Sen. Mike Lee's (R-UT) attempt to showcase Republican diversity by posting photos of the only four Black House Republicans was undermined by their collective departure from Congress.

Reps. Wesley Hunt of Texas, John James of Michigan, Byron Donalds of Florida, and Burgess Owens of Utah are all leaving Capitol Hill, with no Black Republican candidates likely to replace them. By January 2027 Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will remain the sole Black Republican on Capitol Hill.

President Donald Trump plans to dig up the South Lawn and install a permanent helipad, marking the latest in a series of extensive White House renovations.

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Trump has already paved over the Rose Garden, installed black granite walkways, redesigned the Oval Office, added flagpoles, and demolished the East Wing to construct a 90,000-square-foot ballroom. And now, the President is justifying the helipad by citing the new VH-92A Patriot helicopter's exhaust, which can burn grass in hot conditions and is 6,200 pounds heavier than the aging VH-3D Sea King it replaces.

Rev. Franklin Graham delivered a pre-recorded video message at President Donald Trump's Rededicate 250 prayer event Sunday at the National Mall in D.C., describing America as "morally rotten" and "completely sick with sin."

Graham cited "transgenderism" and "opening women's locker rooms to men" as a couple of examples of America's alleged moral decay.

Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and longtime GOP pollster, sharply criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) for what she characterized as obsequious behavior during a Meet the Press interview Sunday.

Graham claimed Sen. Bill Cassidy's (R-LA) primary loss was beneficial for the Republican Party, prompting Longwell to describe the interview as revolting.

President Donald Trump's free eight-hour Rededicate 250 prayer event held at the National Mall in D.C. Sunday drew a notably sparse crowd, with Reuters photos capturing numerous empty seats.

The White House-backed gathering was described as a "National Jubilee Of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving," according to The Daily Beast. House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared in person, while Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth contributed pre-recorded messages.

President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty to Chinese President Xi Jinping about approving a planned $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan, consequently alarming key U.S. allies in the region.

Trump's wavering position on the defense deal has particularly concerned Japan, with whom he spoke aboard Air Force One after the China summit, according to Axios. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters they discussed China-related economic and security issues while reaffirming Indo-Pacific communication, but avoided answering whether Taiwan was discussed, citing Trump's request for confidentiality -- AOL reports.

Acclaimed rocker Bruce Springsteen refused to acknowledge former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during a concert Thursday night when the musician walked through the audience, greeting fans.

Springsteen deliberately avoided Christie's attempt at a high-five, instead turning left and leaving the former presidential candidate visibly hanging in front of the packed crowd.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) engaged in a heated debate with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo on Friday over President Donald Trump's Iran policy compared to Former President Barack Obama's nuclear diplomacy.

Bartiromo falsely claimed President Barrack Obama "sent Iran money," which Khanna corrected, explaining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action unfroze Iranian assets — their own money — in exchange for nuclear limits and international monitoring.

Court-appointed federal attorneys filed a blistering brief Wednesday arguing that President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS may be unconstitutional, since Trump effectively controls both sides of the case.

The 24-page brief states: "A sitting President seeks monetary damages for alleged harm to his personal interests from an executive agency that he controls."