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Swalwell campaign rejects 'outrageous' allegations of sexual misconduct as Dem activists issue viral warning

April 7, 2026

Swalwell campaign rejects 'outrageous' allegations of sexual misconduct as Dem activists issue viral warning

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied alleged misconduct claims from Cheyenne Hunt as California governor's race heats up ahead of the May primary election.

Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’

April 7, 2026

Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’

Congressional Democrats push for the Trump 25th amendment after his Iran threat on Truth Social, but one senator calls the effort unrealistic.

Trump's threat to end Iranian 'civilization' sparks uproar on Capitol Hill

April 7, 2026

Trump's threat to end Iranian 'civilization' sparks uproar on Capitol Hill

Trump's escalating threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz sparked bipartisan backlash, with some Democrats calling for impeachment or removal.

Reporter's Notebook: Why Trump may not be able to force Congress back over the DHS shutdown

April 7, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Why Trump may not be able to force Congress back over the DHS shutdown

President Trump may lack constitutional authority to summon Congress back to Washington despite the nearly two-month DHS funding shutdown impasse.

Supreme Court clears path for DOJ to erase Steve Bannon's Jan 6 conviction

April 7, 2026

Supreme Court clears path for DOJ to erase Steve Bannon's Jan 6 conviction

The Justice Department had asked the Supreme Court to allow it to proceed with dismissing the contempt case against Steve Bannon, a former Trump advisor and longtime ally.

AI-backed super PAC expands into multiple GOP primaries after claiming early wins

April 6, 2026

AI-backed super PAC expands into multiple GOP primaries after claiming early wins

Leading the Future, a pro-AI super PAC backed by tech executives, announced $1.5 million in spending to support three GOP candidates in key midterm primaries.

Top GOP defense voice breaks with invasion fears, says US can reopen Hormuz without ground war

April 6, 2026

Top GOP defense voice breaks with invasion fears, says US can reopen Hormuz without ground war

Rep. Mike Turner says he doesn't think U.S. ground troops will be necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz amid Trump's escalating threats to Iran.

Sen Mike Lee urges Trump to invoke rare constitutional power to force Congress back from spring recess

April 4, 2026

Sen Mike Lee urges Trump to invoke rare constitutional power to force Congress back from spring recess

Sen. Mike Lee urged Trump to use a rare constitutional power to force Congress back from spring recess to address DHS funding and pass the SAVE America Act.

Power 4 college sports conferences react to Trump's latest executive order

April 3, 2026

Power 4 college sports conferences react to Trump's latest executive order

Leaders of the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 support Trump's executive order on college sports and are pushing Congress to pass the SCORE Act quickly.

Trump gives rare praise to persistent GOP foe after White House ballroom vote

April 3, 2026

Trump gives rare praise to persistent GOP foe after White House ballroom vote

Trump gives a special shout out to Sen. Rand Paul after the fiscal hawk votes yes on plans for the estimated $400 million White House ballroom project.