Monday, April 13th, 2026
Today, Congressman Eric Swalwell is under criminal investigation in Manhattan after allegations of sexual assault were reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN; authoritarian Victor Orban has conceded after a stunning election loss after 16 years of rule in Hungary; a federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good’s killing; Trump has promised mass pardons to staff when he leaves office; a surprise inspection finds ICE stuffing migrants ‘like sardines’ into a facility with no beds or showers; Rep Jamie Raskin is seeking to assemble a legislative commission to remove Trump under the 25th Amendment; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power | The Guardian
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Manhattan DA launches investigation into sexual assault allegation against Eric Swalwell | CNN Politics
Surprise inspection finds ICE stuffing migrants 'like sardines' into a facility with no bed, showers | AZ Mirror
US Democratic lawmaker Raskin seeks commission to oversee removal of presidents | Reuters
Judge orders feds to turn over evidence in Renee Good killing, as part of 2025 case | MPR News
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