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4/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for second day. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px); } View CBS News In Original CBS News

The U.S. military launched a strike on another boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing four people in the fourth such attack announced in the past few days. U.S. Southern Command posted aerial video on social media Tuesday showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile

Washington — The House on Tuesday passed its version of an aviation safety bill, months after it rejected separate legislation that cleared the Senate with unanimous support and angered families of the victims of a deadly midair crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.  In a 396 to 10 vote, the House approved the ALERT

U.S. hosts Israel and Lebanon for first talks in over 30 years – CBS News Watch CBS News As talks between Israel and Lebanon took place Tuesday, President Trump suggested that face-to-face talks between the U.S. and Iran could resume within days. Weijia Jiang reports. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; }

Two members of Congress have resigned after separate allegations of sexual misconduct. Texas Republican Tony Gonzales had admitted to a relationship with a former aide, but California Democrat Eric Swalwell has denied everything but “mistakes in judgment.” Nancy Cordes spoke with two of his accusers. Original CBS News Link