US Helsinki Commission Holds Briefing on Vatican Diplomacy

The U.S. Helsinki Commission holds a briefing on Vatican diplomacy in an era of geopolitical tensions, power politics, and war at 2 p.m. ET on April 13. Panelists include: • Jackie Aldrette, deputy secretary general for U.S. relations at the AVSI Foundation • Victor Gaetan, senior international correspondent at the National C… Original News Source

Democrats Call on Swalwell to Resign From Congress

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) attends a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025. Annabelle Gordon/Reuters At least seven Democratic members of the House called on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations before the House gaveled back in on April 13 following a recess,

Trump Warns NATO Could Face ‘Very Serious Examining’ After Iran War

President Donald Trump waves after landing at Palm Beach International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 20, 2026. Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images President Donald Trump renewed his warning late on April 12 that NATO could face a “very serious examining” after the alliance did not support the United States during its war with Iran. “I’m

Trump Says He’s ‘Fine’ If Iran Doesn’t Come Back to Negotiating Table

President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on April 12, 2026. Matt McClain/Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 12 that he does not care whether Iran returns to the negotiating table after peace talks between Washington and Tehran in Pakistan concluded without a deal. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base

From Wall Street to Washington: Bisignano Brings Business Experience to IRS

| April 13, 2026Updated:April 13, 2026 Frank Bisignano has been called a turnaround specialist, but he prefers to think of himself as a builder, focused on improving organizations and delivering value to clients. During a nearly 40-year career in the financial services industry, Bisignano helped improve operations at big names such as Citigroup and JPMorgan

Congress Returns From Recess—Here’s What’s on Its To-Do List

Lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill this week with a long to-do list as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains in a partial shutdown. Ending that shutdown—which as of April 13 reached its 58th day—will be a top priority for lawmakers, even as they remain divided along party lines on how to move forward with

Eric Swalwell Ends Bid for California Governor Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) attends a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025. Annabelle Gordon/Reuters Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday after reports emerged accusing the Democrat of sexual assault. “I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made—but that’s my