Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday as he faced growing pressure to end his campaign amid allegations of sexual assault.  “I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” Swalwell wrote on social media. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump says the United States will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, stepping up pressure on Iran after peace talks in Pakistan ended without a breakthrough. Imtiaz Tyab has more. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before

DHS probing allegations Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.

The Department of Homeland Security is looking into allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell hired a nanny who was not legally authorized to work in the U.S., U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said in a statement Sunday, adding another complication for one of the leading candidates for California governor. “USCIS has been collecting information on the

N.Y. prosecutors investigating sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell

Prosecutors in New York City are investigating sexual assault allegations against Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, the latest turn in a scandal that has upended the California governor’s race. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office confirmed to CBS News on Sunday that it was investigating the allegations and asked survivors and those with relevant information

Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” April 12, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”    MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m

Fallout from Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes

The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House. Swalwell, who is running for governor of California, is facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including from a former staffer who alleged he sexually assaulted her. He has denied the