WASHINGTON — California Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned his congressional seat on Monday under intense pressure from lawmakers of both parties after several women accused him of sexual misconduct, including a former staffer who alleged rape.

Swalwell, a Dublin Democrat who suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday, said in a ...Read more

WASHINGTON — California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday he will resign his seat, effective just days after a handful of his former staffers accused him of sexual misconduct.

By the time Swalwell announced his resignation, at least two dozen members — Republicans and Democrats — publicly said he should give up his seat or they ...Read more

A judge threw out Donald Trump’s $10 billion libel suit against the Wall Street Journal and parent company News Corp., dealing a blow to the president’s ongoing campaign of litigation against the media.

The decision Monday in federal court in Miami largely vindicates a 2025 story that suggested Trump sent a lewd birthday note to Jeffrey ...Read more

NEW YORK — A group of pro-Palestinian activists was arrested during a protest of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip outside Sen. Chuck Schumer’s office in Manhattan on Monday, cops said.

The demonstrators were taken into custody outside the Senate minority leader’s office on Third Ave. near E. 48th St. in Midtown East around 1:48 p.m., ...Read more

HARTFORD, Conn. — President Donald Trump could be impeached for the third time if the Democrats regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the fall, a key lawmaker said Monday in Hartford.

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin would become the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee if Democrats recapture the House in the November election, ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned his congressional seat on Monday under intense pressure from lawmakers of both parties who called on him to step down after several women, including a former staffer who alleged rape, accused him of sexual misconduct.

Swalwell, a California Democrat who suspended his campaign for governor on Sunday, ...Read more

Pope Leo hit back at President Donald Trump’s attack on him over the war in Iran as Trump deleted a social media post depicting himself as a Christ-like figure that many found offensive.

“I have no fear of the Trump administration, or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel,” the pope said Monday. “(That) is what I believe I am...Read more

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced Monday they will investigate allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell.

The announcement comes amid a growing bipartisan push to oust Swalwell after a handful of his former staff members accused him of sexual misconduct, and as House members ...Read more

Pope Leo hit back at President Donald Trump’s attack on him over the war in Iran as Trump deleted a social media post depicting himself as a Christ-like figure that many found offensive.

“I have no fear of the Trump administration, or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel,” the pope said Monday. “(That) is what I believe I am...Read more

Nexstar Media Group will host a California gubernatorial candidate debate next week that will air across the company's TV stations in the state.

"Debate Night in California: The Race for Governor," will air April 22, from 7 p.m. Pacific, the company announced Monday. The event will originate from TV station KRON in San Francisco and be carried ...Read more

WASHINGTON — The sexual assault allegations that toppled Rep. Eric Swalwell’s bid for California governor are now threatening to end his congressional career with lawmakers from both parties saying they would back a vote to expel him from the House.

Swalwell dropped out of the California gubernatorial primary Sunday night after accusations...Read more

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday endorsed Assemblyman Micah Lasher in the crowded Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, soon to be vacated by the retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.

“He is exactly the kind of thoughtful, effective leader we need fighting for us in Congress,” Hochul said of Lasher. “That’s why ...Read more

WASHINGTON — In a time of budget austerity for most Trump administration agencies, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission stands apart as a regulator that is asking Congress for more money.

The CFTC is requesting $410 million for fiscal 2027, an increase of $45 million, or 12%, from its enacted fiscal 2026 level. The agency also wants to ...Read more

Pope Leo hit back at President Donald Trump’s attack on him over the war in Iran, insisting he’s not afraid of pushing for peace in the Middle East.

“I have no fear of the Trump administration, or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel,” the pope said Monday. “(That) is what I believe I am here to do.”

The first American-...Read more

WASHINGTON — As Congress returns from recess, Democrats in both the House and Senate plan to force votes regarding the U.S. military’s campaign against Iran this week, just as President Donald Trump is announcing a new naval blockade amid a two-week ceasefire.

“Upon our return, we will force another vote on the House floor around the War ...Read more

Pope Leo XIV vowed to keep criticizing the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, hours after President Donald Trump blasted the pontiff and opened up a fresh political rift with his Italian political allies.

“I will continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialog and multilateral relationships among the ​states to ...Read more

Hungary’s next leader will lay out his plans on Monday to shore up the economy and dismantle Prime Minister Viktor Orban self-styled illiberal system, a day after a landslide election win over the nationalist premier who had been backed by Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Peter Magyar campaigned on a promise to improve the ...Read more

President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV for his criticisms of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, calling the leader of the Catholic Church “WEAK on crime.”

The American-born pope has issued a series of rebukes to his leadership, most recently challenging the administration’s argument that God is on the side of the U.S. in the conflict ...Read more

Peter Magyar, Hungary’s next prime minister, wasted no time in outlining sweeping changes after ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule in a landslide election victory that will redefine the country’s ties with the European Union, Russia and the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump.

Magyar, a 45-year-old former ruling party insider, ...Read more

Peru’s nationwide elections suffered severe delays at some polling stations, especially in the capital Lima, muddying what was already a complex race among a record 36 presidential candidates.

The election, which was supposed to help Peruvians reset their political course after years of turbulence, quickly descended into confusion as many ...Read more