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Eric Swalwell accused of paying nanny with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization

Two complaints allege Rep. Eric Swalwell violated immigration and employment laws to keep his nanny in the U.S. using campaign funds as payment.

Living large in the lap of the ‘Great Satan’

Seldom has “good riddance” tripped more easily from the tongue. It’s gratifying to see...

Michael Goodwin: The New York Times’ hate-filled agenda drags on

It’s not as if the ranks of antisemites were thinning and reinforcements are needed.

It’s the Economy, Viktor

Hungary’s prime minister could lose his election bet on ‘unorthodox economics.’

Vance says no headway in ceasefire talks: ‘I think that’s bad news for Iran’

Vice President Vance, speaking to reporters after a marathon day of negotiations with Iran, said no progress was made toward a peace agreement, which he added was "bad news for Iran." Coming amid a 14-day ceasefire in the war, Vance called the 21 hours of negotiations with the Iranian delegation, mediated by Pakistan and held...

The DNC is meeting — and Israel is at the forefront once again

Democrats’ internal feud over Israel is rearing its head on the party’s biggest stage — again. Critics of Israel’s military actions and the pro-Israel...

Judge blocks DHS from canceling deportation amnesty for Ethiopians

A federal judge put a halt Wednesday to Homeland Security's plan to shut down a deportation amnesty for nearly 5,000 Ethiopian migrants, chastising the government for being too harsh toward them.

Dem lawmaker calls for TSA to bring back shoes-off airport security policy

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is calling on the TSA to bring back its controversial policy requiring travelers to remove their shoes before going through security checkpoints at airports.

Michael Avenatti, who stole from Stormy Daniels, released from prison

Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who represented adult film star Stormy Daniels in her unsuccessful defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, has been released from federal prison after serving four years for fraud and extortion.

Wisconsin mayor who removed ballot drop box ahead of 2024 elections won’t be charged

A Wisconsin mayor who carted away a drop box intended for absentee ballots before any votes were cast in the 2024 election won't face any charges, a special prosecutor announced Wednesday.

Shapiro, Democrats blast Trump for ‘taking innocent lives’ even as Iran ceasefire takes hold

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called the U.S.-Iran conflict on Wednesday "a war of choice" and questioned whether President Trump had achieved anything meaningful, even after the two sides agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

George Clooney calls Trump’s Iran threat a ‘war crime’

Actor George Clooney condemned President Trump on Wednesday over his Truth Social warning that "a whole civilization" could be destroyed, calling the statement a war crime and expressing concern about the future of NATO.

Ohio man first in nation convicted under Melania Trump’s deepfake law

An Ohio man has become the first person in the United States convicted under the Take It Down Act, a federal law championed by First Lady Melania Trump that criminalizes the nonconsensual publication of intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes.

Feds seek prison time for scammer who helped illegal immigrants get driver licenses

Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to slap a 16-month prison sentence on a man who was part of a massive document fraud ring that helped illegal immigrants obtain driver's permits -- and took the tests for them to qualify.

Republicans plan ‘unprecedented’ campaign spending to keep Senate majority

Republicans plan to spend $342 million to hold onto the Senate majority in November as Democrats eye the turbulent economy and war in Iran to boost their chances of a takeover.

Senate to vote again next week on limiting Trump’s military options in Iran

The Senate will try again next week to pass a war powers resolution that would force President Trump to seek congressional approval for further military action in Iran, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Wednesday.

Dem senator ripped for ‘smear’ of female activist advocating for Swalwell’s accusers: ‘Very bad look’

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., is facing blowback after he tried to knock a woman raising sexual misconduct accusations against Eric Swalwell, prompting Democrats and conservatives to call out the move.

Top school district slapped with complaint alleging ‘elaborate system’ to keep kids’ gender transitions secret

Montgomery County Public Schools faces a federal complaint alleging its gender identity handbook helps staff keep parents in the dark about key decisions involving their children.

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