Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Today, Pam Bondi fails to show up for her deposition in Congress; new allegations emerge against Eric Swalwell as both he and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress; Jamie Raskin has introduced legislation in the House setting up the process to remove Trump under the 25th Amendment; an appeals court once again blocks judge Boasberg's criminal contempt proceedings against the government for failing to turn the planes bound for CECOT around; Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger ends tax breaks for confederate groups; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out doing good.
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Stories
Appeals court blocks federal judge from conducting contempt probe of Trump deportation flights | NBC News
Woman says Eric Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her: 'I thought I died' | NBC News
Raskin offers bill setting up 25th Amendment process to remove Trump from office | MS NOW
Virginia Governor Ends Tax Breaks for Confederate Groups | The New York Times
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