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Democratic, Republican strategists react to Eric Swalwell resigning from Congress
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday that he would resign from Congress in the wake of multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Political strategists John McCarthy and T.W. Arrighi join with analysis.
Second Coming: Trump auditions for role after POTUS
US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him "WEAK on Crime" and an Obama sympathizer. Trump posted a messianic image of himself, sparking global backlash. The Pope responded by emphasizing the Gospel's message of peacemaking, while allies and critics debated Trump's actions.
UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank
Panel details incidents of violence by Israeli forces and settlers against displaced Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.
Trump puts squeeze on Iran as GOP worries about price at the pump
President Trump is putting the squeeze on Iran’s economy with a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a move he hopes will break deadlocked negotiations with Iran.  The naval blockade is also meant to raise pressure on Iran’s allies like China, who rely on its oil exports. China played a major behind-the-scenes role in…
Giorgia Meloni says Trump’s rant against Pope Leo ‘unacceptable’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized President Trump’s Sunday rant against Pope Leo XIV as “unacceptable.” “I find President Trump’s words toward the Holy Father unacceptable,” said Meloni, the head of the right-wing Brothers of Italy party, said Monday in a statement. “The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and it is right…
A dozen battleground Dems send Swalwell’s campaign donations to charity
Eric Swalwell’s money has become toxic — fast. As a rising star in the Democratic Party, the California representative donated widely to battleground campaigns across the country. Now, amid Swalwell’s resignation from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations, many are rushing to distance themselves from him. Rebecca Cooke, who is hoping to flip a critical House seat in Wisconsin, has renounced Swalwell's endorsement of her campaign. So, too, did Jordan Wood, who's running in Maine’s sw...
North Korea Tests Cruise, Anti-Ship Missiles From Naval Destroyer
North Korea conducted another test-fire of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.
Dozens arrested in New York as protesters demand US blocks sale of bombs to Israel
Nearly 100 protesters were arrested during a demonstration on Monday calling on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of thousands of US bombs to Israel. Led by the anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, the crowd of hundreds initially attempted to stage a sit-in inside the Manhattan offices of the two Democratic lawmakers they accused of abetting Israel’s intensifying attacks in Lebanon and the US-Israel war on Iran. After demonstrators were...
Southport Inquiry lists 67 key recommendations — see full list of themes
Southport Inquiry lists 67 key recommendations — see full list of themesThe chair of a damning inquiry into the horrific Southport stabbing attack which left three little girls dead shared a list of recommendations after he said the tragedy was preventableNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj22:53, 13 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesBebe King died in the attack(Image: PA)The horror Southport attack that killed three little girls could have been prevented if the murderer's parents and authorities acted, an inquiry...
California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCalifornia Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual assault allegationsSwalwell has fiercely denied any wrongdoingRachel Dobkin in New York Monday 13 April 2026 22:56 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"...
Trump administration will allow pride flag at Stonewall after lawsuit
The Trump administration will allow an LGBTQ pride flag to fly at the Stonewall national monument after the removal of a flag sparked uproar and a lawsuit. According to court documents, the administration agreed to hang a rainbow pride flag at the New York City monument, which commemorates the struggle for LGBTQ rights. The agreement ends a lawsuit filed…
Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after sexual misconduct claims
Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after sexual misconduct claims13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesUS Congressman Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress, after dropping out of the California governor race following growing pressure over sexual misconduct allegations."I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgement I've made in my past," the Democrat said in a letter posted on X."I will fight the serious, false al...
Trump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings as his support ‘drops down into the Dead Sea’, top pollster says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings as his support ‘drops down into the Dead Sea’, top pollster saysTrump is now underwater with American Catholics despite their ironclad support for him in the 2024 election, CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten pointed outIo Dodds in San Francisco Monday 13 April 2026 22:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share"...
Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations
Politics Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations April 13, 20265:49 PM ET Elena Moore Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on September 08, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is resigning from his seat in Congress as he faces growing backlash to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. In a statement posted to social me...
Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
The California congressman suspended his gubernatorial campaign on Sunday.
Senate Republican calls proposed NASA budget cuts a ‘mistake’
Republican Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to NASA.  “I think it would be a mistake to put money only in the missions related to exploration and not into science and the others. I wouldn’t start with the premise that exploration is the only important aspect of the budget,”…
Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations torpedoed gubernatorial bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced he would resign his congressional seat on Monday on the heels of multiple bombshell reports last Friday that forced him to drop out of a bid to become the next governor of California."I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," Swalwell said ina statement. "I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make.""I...
Swalwell to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced Monday that he is resigning from Congress as he faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct. “I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” he wrote. “I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I…
Rep. Swalwell says he will resign following sexual misconduct allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced that he will resign from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona explains the accusations and who was calling on him to step down.
Eric Swalwell to RESIGN from Congress after scathing sexual assault allegations as he admits 'mistakes'
Eric Swalwell to RESIGN from Congress after scathing sexual assault allegations as he admits ‘mistakes’By VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:35, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 22:43, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments