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Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from Congressman Eric Swalwell

Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from Congressman Eric Swalwell1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMadeline HalpertCBS Evening NewsAnnika Albrecht told CBS News Swalwell sent her sexually inappropriate photos Two women who have accused Congressman Eric Swalwell of sending unwanted explicit photos say they are grateful he is facing consequences now and leaving Congress after acting with impunity for years. Annika Albrecht and Ally Sammarco told the BBC's US par...

Pelosi distances herself from ally Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denied having any knowledge of sexual misconduct and rape accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., after four women came forward.Swalwell announced on Monday his plans to resign from the House amid a looming expulsion vote threat.When asked by journalist Frank Sesno whether she knew about the allegations before bombshell stories came out from CNN and The San Francisco Chronicle over the weekend, Pelosi replied: "I had none whatsoever."DEM SENATOR RIPPED...

Trump bringing his son on China visit after criticizing Biden for doing so

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump bringing his son on China visit after criticizing Biden for doing soThe state visit has turned into a family affair for President TrumpTrevor Hunnicutt, Michael Martina & Antoni SlodkowskiTuesday 14 April 2026 16:18 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"arti...

Swalwell's fall from grace sparks Democrat rush to return campaign contributions amid scrutiny

Democratic incumbents and candidates in the House and Senate are facing calls from Republicans to return money they received from disgraced Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, and many of them have rushed to do so in light of the allegations of sexual assault that caused him to drop out of the California governor race and resign from Congress. Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign was derailed on Friday evening after several allegations of sexual misconduct against him were published around the same time...

'We all love you', Trump tells PM Modi during 40-min call on Iran war, Hormuz

Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump held a significant phone call, reviewing robust bilateral ties and progress in their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They also addressed the critical situation in West Asia, emphasizing the need for a secure and open Strait of Hormuz. This marks their third discussion this year, following recent peace talks.

House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash

House lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on an aviation safety bill aimed at preventing another deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C.The legislation, known as the ALERT Act, would require aircraft operating in busy or controlled airspace to use systems that help pilots track nearby planes and helicopters more precisely — a capability federal safety officials have long said could prevent catastrophic collisions.The measure would also require new collision-prevention technology across much...

Trump turns on Italy’s Meloni, says he is ‘shocked’ by her

US President Donald Trump told an Italian newspaper on Tuesday ⁠he was “shocked” by Prime Minister ⁠Giorgia Meloni and had expected her ⁠to be more courageous, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies. Meloni had been a vociferous supporter of Trump, but she has criticised his decision to go to war with Iran, and on Monday, denounced his weekend ‌criticism of Pope Leo as “unacceptable”. Trump responded in an interview with Corriere della Sera, saying Meloni was...

Aurangzeb calls for IMF surcharge review

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for an early and substantive review of International Monetary Fund (IMF) surcharges, highlighting its significance for developing economies, during his intervention at the G-24 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. As First Vice Chair of the G-24, the finance minister highlighted that...

Swalwell accusers respond to resignation in televised interview

Two women who accused Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) of sexual misconduct said in an interview with CBS News released on Tuesday that they feel “vindicated” that he will resign from Congress and that he has suspended his California gubernatorial bid. Ally Sammarco, who shared her story with CNN, which included detailed accusations toward Swalwell, said…

New victim of Eric Swalwell details horrifying hotel room encounter as more women come forward with allegations: 'He didn't stop'

New victim of Eric Swalwell details horrifying hotel room encounter as more women come forward with allegations: 'He didn't stop'By VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:09, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 16:09, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Trump doubles down on feud with Pope Leo amid backlash over post depicting him as Jesus

President Trump spoke with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday night about his ongoing feud with Pope Leo XIV, saying the pontiff is "wrong on the issues." Meanwhile, Mr. Trump defended his now-deleted social media post of an AI image depicting him as Jesus Christ, telling reporters he thought it made him look like a doctor. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Olivia Rinaldi have more.

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اختلاف شدید میان مذاکره‌کنندگان سبب صدور دستور بازگشت فوری آنها به ایران شد

منابع مطلع از مذاکرات میان جمهوری اسلامی و آمریکا به ایران‌اینترنشنال گفتند که روز اختلاف شدید در میان اعضای تیم مذاکره‌کننده حکومت ایران سبب شد مذاکرات را ترک کنند. به گفته آنها این اختلاف‌ها در نهایت به صدور دستور بازگشت فوری هیات به تهران در عصر روز شنبه ۲۲ فروردین منجر شد.

Pelosi says Trump’s pope outburst, Jesus post worthy ‘of a diagnosis’

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said “you’d have to ask a psychiatrist” about President Trump’s recent clash with Pope Leo XIV over the war in Iran. “It isn’t even worthy of a conversation; it’s really worthy of a diagnosis,” Pelosi said during an event at George Washington University on Monday.  Trump accused the pontiff…

JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat

JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul KirbyEurope digital editor in BudapestReutersThe US vice-president defended last week's visit but said he was sure he could work with Péter MagyarUS Vice-President JD Vance has insisted he was right to stage a two-day campaign visit to back Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán five days before he was voted out of office by opposition party Tisza&#...

US Hosts Historic Lebanon-Israel Talks, Raising Prospects for Comprehensive Peace Deal

WASHINGTON: The United States (US) hosted a high-level meeting between Lebanon and Israel on Tuesday, marking what officials described as a historic step toward improved relations and a potential comprehensive peace agreement. The talks, held at the State Department and chaired by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, brought together the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors for rare direct discussions between the two sides. The meeting was the first major direct engagement at a senior level between the g...

How Stephen Miller Is Adjusting Trump’s Immigration Agenda

After the chaos and death that ensued during the deportation raids in Minneapolis, Stephen Miller, the architect of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign, is changing course on immigration. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains how the administration’s strategy is shifting.

Rise above caste, bridge ‘haves and have-nots’ divide, says President Murmu

Calling for unity on the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, President says all children of Mother India are one, there should be no difference among citizens based on caste, class, language or region.

UK’s armed forces are in a sad state – and they have only themselves to blame

The MoD shows little sign of learning from its mistakes – no wonder the Treasury is reluctant to agree to its demandsGeorge Robertson, Tony Blair’s first defence secretary, a former Nato secretary general and an author last year of the latest in a series of evasive strategic defence reviews, accused Keir Starmer on Tuesday of a “corrosive complacency towards defence”. He said the prime minister was not willing to make the “necessary investment”.Lord Robertson could have directed his fire elsewhe...

We all love you: Trump's special message for PM Modi during call

We all love you Trumps special message for PM Modi during call