The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell denies the claims and recently ended his California gubernatorial campaign amid growing calls for his resignation or expulsion from Congress.
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Congress returns to Washington facing critical votes on the Iran war, a prolonged DHS shutdown, and potential expulsions of members amid misconduct allegations. Lawmakers grapple with funding disputes, war powers limits, and ethics investigations as tensions rise.
A Florida teenager has been charged as an adult with murder and sexual abuse in the death of his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship in 2025. The case involves allegations of assault and mechanical asphyxiation while the ship was in international waters.
Pope Leo XIV rejects President Trump's accusations of weakness and poor foreign policy, reaffirming his commitment to peace rooted in the gospel. Trump criticized the pope's stance on crime and Iran, prompting a rare direct response from the pontiff during an African tour.
Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a rehab facility following her March DUI arrest in California. The pop star's representative called the incident "completely inexcusable" and expressed hope for positive change.
The U.S. will begin blockading ships entering and exiting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, escalating tensions after failed peace talks with Iran. The move has sent oil prices soaring and drawn mixed responses from international allies.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years as opposition leader Peter Magyar’s center-right party wins a parliamentary supermajority. European leaders welcome the shift toward European Union values.
Rory McIlroy wins his second consecutive Masters Tournament, joining an elite group of repeat champions. Despite a challenging third round, McIlroy’s steady final round secures a one-shot victory over Scottie Scheffler.