Eric Swalwell, a Democratic Representative from California, might face legal issues according to statements from a Republican colleague, Anna Paulina Luna. Allegations and an unverified video have emerged, leading to investigations by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and the House Ethics Committee. Swalwell denies any wrongdoing and has announced his resignation from his congressional post.
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Eric Swalwell is a Democratic Representative from California.
Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna claims Swalwell could face jail due to a video.
The video, seen on social media, remains unverified in authenticity by Newsweek.
Swalwell announced his resignation amidst the controversy.
Allegations against him include sexual misconduct, with no official charges yet.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office and the House Ethics Committee are investigating.
Swalwell disputes the allegations and claims expulsion without due process is unjust.
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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since February, and law enforcement believes she was kidnapped. The investigation includes theories about ransom motives, but no suspect has been identified. Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer suggested that ransom notes could involve religious language.
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Nancy Guthrie has been missing since January 31, 2023.
She is the mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Investigators think she was kidnapped; blood was found at her home.
Surveillance footage shows a masked suspect at her door.
Several ransom notes were sent, but their authenticity is unclear.
Savannah Guthrie has publicly addressed the potential kidnapper.
Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer shared theories about the ransom notes possibly having religious content.
Authorities have theories about the motive but haven’t shared specifics.
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A new poll shows that many young voters, especially those under 30, are shifting their support toward the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This shift is largely due to growing disapproval of President Donald Trump among younger voters.
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The Yale Youth Poll was conducted in March 2026 and focuses on young voters' preferences.
Young voters under 30 show increased support for Democrats, reversing their previous lean toward Republicans in 2024.
Democrats hold a significant lead among voters aged 18 to 29, with a preference gap of 23 to 30 points.
Overall, 57% of voters disapprove of President Trump, with the highest disapproval among voters aged 18 to 34.
Women under 35 have shifted markedly toward Democrats, with double-digit gains in support.
The most important issues for young voters include cost of living, healthcare, and democracy.
The poll highlights a gender divide, with young women leaning more Democratic compared to young men.
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Eric Swalwell, a Democratic Representative, has resigned from Congress and dropped out of the California governor race due to sexual misconduct allegations. His close ally, Senator Ruben Gallego, initially defended Swalwell but later withdrew his support after learning more about the allegations.
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Eric Swalwell was running for governor of California but suspended his campaign.
Swalwell resigned from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations against him.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is investigating an allegation of sexual assault by Swalwell.
Swalwell denies the allegations and says he will contest them.
Prominent Democratic allies and staffers distanced themselves from Swalwell after the allegations surfaced.
Senator Ruben Gallego initially defended Swalwell but later pulled his endorsement.
Gallego has stated he supports an ethics investigation into Swalwell.
Gallego has not been accused of any wrongdoing related to the allegations against Swalwell.
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The article describes how President Donald Trump is losing support from the diverse group of supporters that helped elect him. Recent actions and statements by President Trump have upset key parts of his base, including Christian voters, MAGA media personalities, and nonwhite voters. This decline in support is affecting his political influence and could harm his prospects in upcoming elections.
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President Trump made statements that upset his Christian supporters, particularly around Easter, which included threatening Iran and criticizing an American-born pope.
An AI-generated image posted by Trump, depicting himself in a Christ-like manner, drew criticism from his followers and accusations of blasphemy.
Trump's relations with influential MAGA media figures are strained due to disagreements over his approach to Iran.
His young Republican supporters are questioning their trust in politicians after multiple controversies.
Trump's policies and trade tensions have negatively impacted his rural base, particularly farmers.
There has been a significant drop in support from Latino voters, with approval ratings dropping to 22% according to a CNN poll.
A CBS News/YouGov poll showed a 40-point decline in Trump's approval among white voters without college degrees since the start of his term.
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Representative Elise Stefanik discussed issues of antisemitism in elite universities and the challenges in higher education. She highlighted the concerns about foreign influence and political imbalance in academic institutions. Her comments followed her viral questioning of university presidents about antisemitism policies.
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Elise Stefanik became the youngest woman elected to Congress in 2014.
She is the chair of the House Republican Conference.
President Donald Trump nominated her for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, but the nomination was withdrawn.
Stefanik has focused on antisemitism at elite universities.
She questioned university presidents about antisemitism, leading to some resignations.
She expressed concerns about foreign funding in U.S. universities, especially from the Middle East.
Stefanik pointed out an imbalance between Democratic and Republican faculty members in some universities.
Admission trends show a decline in some elite universities, with others rising.
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American college campuses experienced protests and reports of antisemitism after attacks on Israel in October 2023. Congress took notice, with particular attention on a hearing led by Representative Elise Stefanik questioning university leaders about their handling of antisemitism. The leaders of three prominent universities were criticized for their responses, which some viewed as inadequate when asked if calls for genocide violated their codes of conduct.
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In October 2023, attacks on Israel led to protests and reports of antisemitism on U.S. college campuses.
Congress held a hearing on December 5 about how universities handle free speech and discrimination.
Representative Elise Stefanik asked university leaders at the hearing about their policies on antisemitism.
The leaders of MIT, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard were questioned.
Each leader's response to whether calls for genocide violated their conduct codes was "context-dependent."
Stefanik criticized the university leaders' responses as inadequate and morally lacking.
The excerpt comes from Stefanik's book, "Poisoned Ivies," about issues at elite universities.
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Senator Lindsey Graham was questioned by TMZ about a viral photo showing him with a bubble wand at Disney World during spring break. The photo sparked interest because it surfaced while the Department of Homeland Security was partially shut down, and many federal workers were not getting paid.
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TV news outlet TMZ asked Senator Lindsey Graham about a photo of him with a bubble wand.
The photo was taken during spring break at Disney World.
The photo became popular because it appeared while a part of the Department of Homeland Security remained shut down.
During the shutdown, many federal workers did not receive pay.
A person at Space Mountain, a Disney World ride, took the photo and sent it to TMZ.
Graham declined to discuss the incident with the reporter on his way to his office in Washington, D.C.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has restarted its rollout of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system at four VA medical centers in Michigan after a three-year pause. The new system is part of a larger project to establish a unified electronic health record for all VA facilities, aiming to improve patient care and reduce redundant medical tests.
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The VA relaunched its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in Michigan at four medical centers: Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Detroit, and Saginaw.
This is the first stage of 13 planned rollouts taking place through 2026.
The EHR aims to replace older systems with a modern one shared with the Department of Defense and some civilian providers.
The goal is to improve continuity of care and make medical records accessible across different healthcare services.
The VA paused the rollout in 2023 due to technical issues and patient safety concerns in earlier implementations.
Since then, the VA resolved many technical problems and standardized the system to avoid local customization issues.
As part of the rollout, dozens of new staff members were hired in Michigan, with plans to add a total of about 400 personnel nationwide.
Future deployments include VA centers in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Alaska by the end of the year.
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Sharon Simmons, a DoorDash driver from Arkansas, delivered McDonald's food to President Donald Trump at the White House. During the visit, President Trump highlighted his No Tax on Tips policy, which Simmons said has allowed her to save money for her husband's medical needs.
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Sharon Simmons is a DoorDash driver from Arkansas with more than 14,000 food deliveries.
She delivered McDonald's food to President Trump at the White House.
Simmons wore a t-shirt saying "DoorDash Grandma" during her visit.
President Trump discussed his No Tax on Tips policy during the event.
The policy allows Simmons to save about $11,000 in tips each year.
Simmons uses the savings to help with her husband's cancer treatment.
President Trump tipped Simmons $100 after the delivery.
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House Republicans are worried that expelling members due to misconduct could hurt their majority in the House. With a small lead, losing even a few seats might weaken Speaker Mike Johnson's control and lead to special elections where Democrats have been doing well.
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House Republicans have a slim majority with 218 seats, including one independent.
Calls to expel lawmakers over misconduct are growing from both parties.
Key figures involved include Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales, Cory Mills, and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.
Eric Swalwell faces accusations of sexual misconduct but has denied them.
Tony Gonzales admitted to an affair and will not seek re-election.
Cory Mills is under investigation for various allegations, including campaign finance issues.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces sanctions for misusing federal disaster funds.
Expulsions could lead to special elections that might weaken the Republican majority in the House.
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Riley Gaines, a conservative activist and former NCAA swimmer, commented on President Donald Trump's decision to delete an image he shared online. The image, which depicted Trump as a Jesus-like figure, drew criticism, including from Gaines. Trump explained he removed the post due to confusion about its meaning, not because of Gaines' remarks.
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Riley Gaines is a conservative activist and former NCAA swimmer.
President Trump shared and then deleted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure.
The image received criticism, including comments from Gaines about the need for humility.
President Trump said the image was meant to show him as a doctor and related to the Red Cross.
Trump stated he deleted the image to avoid confusion, not due to Gaines' criticism.
Gaines affirmed her continued support for Trump despite her comments on the image.
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FBI Director Kash Patel asked Eric Swalwell to share information following allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell, a California Representative, announced his resignation after facing pressure, including a House Ethics Committee investigation. He denies the allegations but acknowledged past mistakes in judgment.
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FBI Director Kash Patel wants Eric Swalwell to provide any information he has about misconduct allegations.
Eric Swalwell plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct accusations.
A House Ethics Committee investigation is looking into the allegations against Swalwell.
A woman accused Swalwell of sexually assaulting her twice, one time when she worked for him.
Three other women accused Swalwell of sending explicit messages or nude photos without consent.
Swalwell denies the allegations of sexual assault but admitted to making mistakes in judgment.
This news story is ongoing and may be updated with new information.
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A Texas man named Daniel Moreno-Gama has been charged with attempted murder and arson for allegedly attacking the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman with a Molotov cocktail in San Francisco. Moreno-Gama faces multiple charges, including federal charges related to explosives and could face life in prison if convicted.
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Daniel Moreno-Gama is a 20-year-old man from Texas.
He is charged with attempted murder and arson after attacking Sam Altman's home.
The attack took place at Altman's residence in San Francisco.
Moreno-Gama was seen on security cameras during the incident.
He also attacked OpenAI's headquarters, threatening to harm people inside.
Federal charges against Moreno-Gama include possession of unregistered firearms and explosives.
Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI, known for creating ChatGPT.
If convicted, Moreno-Gama could face life in prison.
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A couple jogging in Austin, Texas, filmed the rescue of a comedian who fell into a hidden hole during his run. Emergency responders helped Pat Sirois, the comedian, out of the hole, leading to viral social media attention. The incident has raised awareness of pedestrian safety near construction or utility sites.
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During a morning run, comedian Pat Sirois fell into a hidden hole in Austin, Texas.
The incident was captured on video by a couple and went viral on TikTok.
Eleven firefighters were involved in rescuing Sirois from the deep, mud-filled hole.
Sirois was not seriously injured, thanks to the soft mud cushioning his fall.
The fall highlights safety concerns about poorly marked construction or utility sites.
The incident received about 3,600 reactions from TikTok users.
Sirois refuted claims that the incident was staged, emphasizing its unexpected nature.
The video has sparked discussions on the need for better hazard markings in public areas.
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Americans are discussing President Donald Trump's disagreement with Pope Leo XIV and the controversy over an AI-generated image showing Trump as a Jesus-like figure. President Trump criticized the Pope for his views on U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran and later shared the image on social media.
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President Trump is having a public disagreement with Pope Leo XIV.
The Pope has criticized U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran.
President Trump posted an AI-generated image where he resembles a Jesus-like figure.
This image was posted on Trump’s social media account, Truth Social.
The image has been deleted since being posted.
Americans have mixed reactions to the disagreement and the image.
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Two House members decided to leave Congress amid ethics investigations instead of facing possible expulsion. More lawmakers are under scrutiny by the House Ethics Committee for alleged misconduct. Some Congress members are frustrated with the slow pace of these investigations and are pushing for faster processes.
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Two House members announced plans to leave Congress instead of facing expulsion.
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct.
Rep. Tony Gonzales plans to retire amid an investigation involving an affair.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing COVID-19 relief funds and is under federal indictment.
Rep. Cory Mills is under investigation for domestic abuse and financial misconduct.
Some Congress members want quicker investigations from the House Ethics Committee.
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries prefer ensuring due process before taking action.
Lawmakers have been sending letters urging for faster ethics investigations.
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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas announced he will retire from Congress after admitting to an affair with a staff member. The staff member later died by suicide. Gonzales had already stated he would not seek reelection before announcing his retirement.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales is a Republican from Texas.
He admitted to having an affair with a staff member.
The staff member died by suicide after the affair became known.
Gonzales had previously announced he would not seek reelection.
There were calls from both political parties for his expulsion.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California also announced his resignation on the same day.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales from Texas announced he plans to leave Congress early due to allegations of sexual misconduct. He admitted to an affair with a former staffer who died by suicide.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales is a Republican from Texas.
Gonzales plans to retire from Congress early.
Allegations of sexual misconduct are linked to his decision.
He admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
There were calls from both parties for him to step down.
Gonzales announced his plans on the social media platform X.
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President Donald Trump's business dealings have raised questions about the potential for presidents to benefit financially from their office. Historically, U.S. presidents have tried to avoid this type of situation to maintain trust and ethics in their roles.
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President Trump has a different approach to presidential business ethics compared to past presidents.
Past presidents, like Harry Truman, avoided business ties to uphold their office's integrity.
Richard Nixon monitored his brother's activities to prevent financial profits from presidential ties.
George W. Bush sold his stock investments before becoming president to avoid conflicts of interest.
The topic raises concerns about future presidents potentially profiting while in office.
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