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
Washington — The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, who faces several allegations of sexual misconduct. The committee said it is looking into whether Swalwell “violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of
Washington — In a televised moment Monday, President Trump welcomed DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons to the White House and they both spoke to the media as she dropped off a food order from McDonald’s. The president invited Simmons to talk to the press about tax breaks on tips, but also put her on the
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,
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
The FBI raided the Texas home of a 20-year-old suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at CEO Sam Altman’s house in San Francisco, two U.S. officials confirmed. The Department of Justice is expected to file federal charges Monday, including attempted damage and destruction of property by means of explosives and possession of an unregistered
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