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Swalwell Led Hypocritical Attacks on Kavanaugh
Nearly eight years after he and other Democrats tried to derail Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination due to alleged sexual misconduct, Rep. Eric Swalwell is taking an entirely different stance amid accusations concerning his own behavior.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:11:58 EDTHungarians Vote in Closely Watched Election With Orban's Rule on Line
Hungarians were casting ballots Sunday in what is widely seen as Europe's most consequential election this year, a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, after 16 years in power.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:08:37 EDT'Stop Hiring Humans'? Silicon Valley Confronts AI Job Panic
AI industry insiders want workers to code smarter, think harder and lean into their humanity -- but still dodge the question of how many jobs artificial intelligence will destroy.The reassurance rang out across HumanX, a four-day conference drawing some 6,500 investors,...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:38:03 EDTSwalwell Scandal Sparks House Expulsion Push
Sexual misconduct allegations against Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell could result in House expulsion votes for the Californian and several other lawmakers from both parties.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:52:20 EDTLula and Flavio Bolsonaro Even in Brazil Election Second-Round, Datafolha Poll Shows
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have remained statistically tied in a potential runoff in the October general elections, a Datafolha poll showed on Saturday, with the lawmaker rising within the survey's error margin.Flavio...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:32:58 EDTNASA Already Has Next Artemis Flight in Its Sights Following Astronauts' Triumphant Moon Flyby
Never-before-glimpsed views of the moon's far side. Check. Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene. Check. New distance record for humanity. Check.With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash thanks to Artemis II, the world is wondering: What's next? And how do you...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:23:24 EDTRep. Andy Harris: Guest Visas Don't Violate Border Policy
Advocating foreign workers to assist Maryland's seafood industry in no way contradicts being an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., insists.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:39:25 EDTTrump: Iran Will Never Collect Tolls, Extortion Will End
A rapidly escalating maritime standoff is unfolding in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump announced that the United States will move to reopen the passage to global shipping through a coordinated military effort.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:54:46 EDTYears of Drought Has Major Energy Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, Wrestling With Water Crisis
In parched southern Texas, a yearslong drought has depleted Corpus Christi's water reserves so gravely that the city is scrambling to prevent a shortage that could force painful cutbacks for residents and hobble the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:42:46 EDTAn Exclusive 23-Story Miami Hotel Vanishes in a 15-Second Implosion
A hotel at one of Miami's most exclusive locations was demolished Sunday to make way for something bigger.Demolition experts completed the controlled implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key, a human-made island at the mouth of the Miami River,...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:13:39 EDTTrump Announces Strait of Hormuz Blockade
President Donald Trump on Sunday morning announced that the U.S. Navy and "other countries" will block all ships "trying to enter, or leave" the Strait of Hormuz following negotiations that showed Iran "is unwilling to give up its nuclear ambitions!"
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:25:32 EDTRep. Swalwell's Staff Revolt Over Misconduct Claims
Senior staffers from both California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional office and 2026 gubernatorial campaign said they are "horrified" by reports of women accusing the lawmaker of sexual misconduct and urged Americans to "stand with" the alleged victims.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:07:50 EDTAustralia and US Boost Support for Critical Minerals With $3.5 Billion
Australia and the U.S. have committed more than A$5 billion ($3.5 billion) to back a range of critical mineral projects, nearly double the amount pledged when the two countries struck a co-operation agreement six months ago, Canberra said on Sunday.The funding seeks to...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:43:21 EDTUK Financial Regulators Rush to Assess Risks of Anthropic's Latest AI Model
UK financial regulators are holding urgent talks with the government's cyber security agency and major banks to assess risks posed by the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.Officials at the Bank of England, the...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:35:46 EDTUS Earnings Season Set to Test War-Rattled Stocks
Investors will seek evidence in the coming week that the U.S. corporate profit engine is humming along, and whether threats to that upbeat business outlook are emerging from the Middle East war and the resulting surge in energy costs.First-quarter earnings season kicks off...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:11:14 EDTUkraine: Russia Repeatedly Violating Putin's Easter Ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire Sunday, as Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday despite Moscow's 4-year-long war against its neighbor.Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:32:15 EDTDemocrats See 'Blue Wave' Building for US Midterms
Democrats are growing bullish about a possible "blue wave" in November's US midterm elections, buoyed by eye-catching local votes that suggest a backlash against President Donald Trump may be spreading beyond the party's usual strongholds.From a staunchly conservative...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:24:57 EDTChina Should Abandon Threats Against Taiwan, US Diplomat Says
The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan said China should abandon its threats and military pressure against Taiwan and talk to the island's leaders as that would avoid misunderstandings and stabilize relations.Raymond Greene, the de facto ambassador as head of the American...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:18:58 EDTManhattan District Attorney Investigates Sexual Assault Claims Against Swalwell
The Manhattan district attorney's office confirmed on Saturday that it is investigating sexual assault allegations against U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat and a leading candidate for governor of the state.The San Francisco Chronicle on Friday...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:53:07 EDTGreene Predicts GOP 'Slaughter' in Midterms Amid Trump Break
Former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is warning that Republicans are headed for a "slaughter" in the 2026 midterms, predicting the party will lose the House and possibly the Senate, in a candid interview with Politico published Saturday.
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