Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Today, Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress as the Congressional Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into him; a federal judge has dismissed Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal; Republican Mike Lawler is dragged by voters at a Republican town hall in New York; Pope Leo pushes back on Trump’s threats over his response to the war in Iran; Minnesota is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping; the Pride flag can fly at Stonewall after a Trump regime reversal; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announce plans to leave Congress; Trump deletes Jesus-like social media image | NBC News
Judge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Over WSJ Report on Birthday Card to Epstein | The New York Times
House Ethics Committee investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell | NBC News
WATCH: Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration | PBS News
Voters grill Republican lawmaker in crucial swing district on Iran war | The Washington Post
Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping | Coast Reporter
Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal | The New York Times
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