Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after accusations of sexual assault

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., on Monday announced his resignation from Congress, following calls from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for him to step down amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I am aware of efforts to bring an … Read more

Lawmakers push for Rep. Swalwell to leave Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Lawmakers push for Rep. Swalwell to leave Congress amid sexual assault allegations – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawmakers are pushing for California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to leave Congress after sexual assault allegations were made against the politician. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. Source link

Congress returns to battles over DHS, expelling lawmakers and the Iran war

WASHINGTON — After a two-week recess, Congress returns Monday to a growing agenda. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It needs to fund the still-shuttered Department of Homeland Security, for which Republicans want to pass a separate, party-line bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol. And … Read more

Congress returns with Iran war, DHS shutdown and expulsion votes on the agenda

Washington — Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week from a two-week break to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering Department of Homeland Security shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.  Congress has been away from Washington since well before President Trump threatened that a “whole civilization … Read more

Christmas Vacation and Congress: ‘We’re all in misery’ amid the ongoing DHS shutdown

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you thought the Congressional appropriations process couldn’t get any worse, I present you with 2026. And perhaps beyond. The Department of Homeland Security remains shut down, running on pocket lint, nickels lost between the couch cushions and faded S&H Green Stamps (look ‘em up, kids). Congress … Read more

House Republican plans motion to oust Swalwell from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Rep. Swalwell faces calls for resignation after sexual misconduct, assault allegations Rep. Eric Swalwell faces severe sexual misconduct and assault allegations from four women. This controversy impacts his California gubernatorial campaign, with leading Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff urging his withdrawal. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna plans to file a motion to expel Swalwell … Read more

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges Congress to have hearing for survivors

First lady Melania Trump pushed back on what she called “fake images and statements” appearing to connect her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The first lady also said survivors should have the opportunity to testify and tell their stories before Congress. Source link

Rep Randy Fine joins House Freedom Caucus: ‘Strongest group of conservative patriots in Congress’

Sadie the service dog attends State of the Union Rep. Randy Fine brought his father and his father’s service dog, Sadie, to the State of the Union. Sadie is wearing a “Don’t tread on me” shirt, Fine’s response to Democrats outraged over his recent X post about dogs and Muslims. NEWYou can now listen to … Read more

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for Congress to hold a hearing for survivors

WASHINGTON — In a rare public statement, first lady Melania Trump on Thursday said she “never had a relationship” with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In her brief remarks from the White House, Trump … Read more

Melania Trump denies relationship with Epstein, urges Congress to hold hearing with his victims

Washington — First lady Melania Trump on Thursday delivered remarks denying any friendship or relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and she called on Congress to hold a public hearing with Epstein’s victims.  In a six-minute livestreamed statement from the White House, the first lady for the first time following the Justice Department’s release … Read more