Swalwell Pitched AI Startup to Fellow Dem Lawmakers in Possible Violation of House Ethics Rules: Report

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D., Calif.) pitched the services of a political AI startup he cofounded to fellow Democratic lawmakers and staff in a possible violation of House ethics rules that prohibit members from using their public office to promote a private business, according to Democratic operatives who spoke to Notus. Swalwell cofounded Findraiser in early

House Weighs Next Steps After Senate Passes Bill to End Most of DHS Shutdown

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington on Feb. 17, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The House is considering whether to proceed with a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), excluding immigration enforcement operations, after the Senate passed the measure in the early hours

Johnson Rejects Senate-Passed DHS Bill, Says House Will Vote on Stopgap Plan Instead

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington on Feb. 17, 2026.Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on March 27 he is putting forth a short-term bill to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 60 days, instead of the Senate-passed measure

FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email breached by hackers linked to Iran

Cyber criminals linked to Iran have accessed FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News Friday. An FBI spokesperson did not have an immediate comment. The breach was first reported by Reuters, which said the hacker group Handala HackTeam took credit for the attack and posted images online

Iran’s response to U.S. peace proposal expected Friday, sources say

The Iranian response to the U.S.’ 15-point framework for a peace deal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. President Trump and top White House officials have been told that Iran’s counter-proposal would likely arrive Friday via interlocutors, two of the sources said. At the time of publication the