A former staffer alleges that Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her in 2024 while she was intoxicated and that he had nonconsensual sexual contact with her in 2019. Three other women have also accused the congressman of sexual misconduct, including sending unsolicited explicit messages and nude photos. Swalwell vehemently denies these allegations, calling them false and timed to impact an upcoming election. His attorney has sent cease-and-desist letters to two of the accusers, asserting the claims are unsubstantiated and were made after maintaining cooperative relationships with Swalwell.
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Democrats are demanding that President Donald Trump undergo and publicly release the results of a cognitive test, citing concerns about his mental fitness for office. Representative Jamie Raskin sent a letter to the White House physician detailing specific instances of what he described as incoherent and threatening statements made by the President. These concerns are amplified by the President’s own past statements advocating for mandatory cognitive exams for all presidential candidates. The White House has dismissed the demands, characterizing the congressman as “lightweight” and accusing Democrats of previously covering up President Biden’s alleged decline.
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The Trump administration has intensified efforts to identify a Reddit user critical of ICE, escalating from a summons to a subpoena demanding user data and a grand jury appearance. This legal action, initiated by the Department of Homeland Security, seeks extensive personal information from Reddit, including contact details and financial records. The Reddit user, represented by the Civil Liberties Defense Center, argues that the summons is unauthorized by law and intended to chill free speech, as the user’s activity is primarily local political commentary.
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Pete Hegseth’s tenure as defense secretary has been marked by a misguided approach to the war with Iran and a consistent pattern of problematic public statements. His background as a Fox News personality, characterized by fervent support for those accused of war crimes, foreshadowed his current role. Hegseth’s evangelical rhetoric has led to prayers for unmerciful violence, and reports suggest he misinforms the president about military realities. Lacking significant high-level military experience and displaying an inability to manage the Pentagon, Hegseth’s leadership is seen as a disaster predicted by his past.
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A report, cleared by the CDC’s scientific review process and scheduled for publication in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, utilized the same methodology also employed by numerous leading medical journals to assess vaccine efficacy. This report, obtained by the Post, found that between September and December 2025, healthy adults vaccinated against COVID-19 experienced a 50 percent reduction in urgent care or emergency room visits and a 55 percent decrease in COVID-related hospitalizations compared to their unvaccinated counterparts. The agency had previously published a similar report on the flu vaccine using this methodology.
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The White House has issued a stern reminder to staff regarding the illegality of insider trading following a surge of bets placed on online prediction markets like Polymarket, which cashed in on President Trump’s foreign policy decisions. These wagers, often placed hours before official announcements concerning events in Iran and Venezuela, generated significant profits for anonymous users, prompting concerns about the misuse of nonpublic government information. The email reiterates that using such information for private financial gain is a serious federal offense and will not be tolerated, a stance echoed by bipartisan calls from lawmakers for increased regulatory oversight of these platforms.
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Federal prosecutors must now provide records related to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer’s fatal shooting of an observer to assist in the defense of a separate case. This critical information, including the officer’s personnel file and statements made during the incident, is due to a magistrate judge by May 1 for review. The defense argues these documents are essential for a fair trial and could shed light on the shooting of Renee Good. This development is seen by some as a crucial step toward transparency and accountability following the incident.
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Despite a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations, Republicans in the House of Representatives blocked a Democratic bill aimed at halting military hostilities in Iran. This action prevented Democrats from considering legislation to end what they term a “war of choice,” even as a critical deadline under the War Powers Act approaches. Congressional Democrats have pledged to continue efforts, with Senate Democrats planning to force a vote on a similar resolution next week. The persistent division over the conflict within the GOP could prove significant for the upcoming midterm elections.
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Vice President JD Vance’s approval rating has experienced a significant decline, reaching what CNN data analyst Harry Enten characterizes as the lowest point for any vice president at this stage of their term. Polling data indicates Vance’s standing has shifted dramatically from positive territory to a net approval rating of minus 18, representing a 21-point swing downward. This downturn is not occurring in isolation, with Enten suggesting that Vance is being “dragged down along with the president of the United States” amidst broader political headwinds facing the administration.
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President Donald Trump’s threats to “wipe out” Iran, described as “a whole civilization,” have prompted a significant shift in Democratic opposition, with many now openly calling for his removal from office through impeachment or the 25th Amendment. This episode, occurring despite a subsequent ceasefire, underscored the growing demands for Democrats to oppose the president in the strongest possible terms, evidenced by a surge of calls to congressional offices. While Democratic leaders are currently prioritizing legislative action to restrict presidential war powers, the gravity of Trump’s rhetoric has reignited discussions about impeachment, even as Republican control of the House makes removal unlikely in the short term.
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US Demands Reddit Unmask ICE Critic, Threatens Grand Jury
The Trump administration has intensified efforts to identify a Reddit user critical of ICE, escalating from a summons to a subpoena demanding user data and a grand jury appearance. This legal action, initiated by the Department of Homeland Security, seeks extensive personal information from Reddit, including contact details and financial records. The Reddit user, represented by the Civil Liberties Defense Center, argues that the summons is unauthorized by law and intended to chill free speech, as the user’s activity is primarily local political commentary.
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