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Swalwell Faces Rape Accusation
Former model Lonna Drewes alleges that ex-Congressman Eric Swalwell drugged and raped her during a 2018 encounter in Beverly Hills. Link
Former Virginia Lt. Governor Kills Himself and His Wife
Former Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax killed himself and his wife in a murder suicide. Source
Pope Leo says he doesn't fear President Trump after Trump slammed Leo as "weak on crime" and "liberal" in response to Leo criticizing the United States's war with Iran. Read More
Congressman Eric Swalwell ended his campaign for Governor of California after a former female staffer accused him of raping her. Source
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to appear before the House Oversight Committee to testify about the Epstein files. Link
Erika Kirk pulled out of a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, citing credible threats on her life. Read More
Politics
House Republicans stepped up their investigation into the Democratic Party fundraising platform ActBlue over allegations that it illegally accepted foreign contributions. Source
The Senate blocked another war powers resolution that would have limited President Trump's ability to continue the war against Iran. Source
Democrats in Alaska worry about the effects of a potential Supreme Court ruling striking down mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. Read More
Conservatives are furious over Congresswoman Maria Salazar for introducing the Dignity Act, which they say would provide amnesty for tens of millions of illegal aliens. Read More
President Trump tipped a DoorDash driver who delivered McDonald's to the Oval Office $100 to highlight the Big Beautiful Bill's no-tax-on-tips provision. Link
President Trump met with holdout conservatives and urged them to support a clean extension of Section 702 of the FISA Act, which allows the government to surveil American citizens without first obtaining a warrant. Find out More
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified new documents that shed light on the 2019 impeachment of President Trump for withholding military aid to Ukraine. Find out More
U.S. News
Newly unsealed evidence shows that the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk matches the gun owned by alleged assassin Tyler Robinson. See Details
A shocking video shows an Oklahoma principal tackling a gunman and preventing him from carrying out a school shooting. Read More
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard referred two government officials to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution for their role in the impeachment against President Trump for withholding military aid to Ukraine. Link
The average income tax refund Americans will receive this year is $3,462, up $350 from 2025. Read More
Artemis II astronauts detail dramatic re-entry flight after record-setting moon mission. Link
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna accused Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego, a close friend of disgraced former Congressman Eric Swalwell, of sexual misconduct. Gallego denies all allegations. Link
Controversy erupted at Utah Valley University when it selected Sharon McMahon as its commencement speaker. The university was the site of Charlie Kirk's assassination, and McMahon posted social media comments critical of Kirk. Link
Business
Disney lays off 1,000 employees as part of an entertainment division downsizing. Source
Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Austin Goolsbee said the central bank may need to hold off on rate cuts until 2027. Find out More
Worries continue to grow about Anthropic's new AI model. Experts worry about cybersecurity risks and the AI growing so powerful that guardrails can't contain it. Source
New inflation fears creep back to the forefront as data shows prices are rising faster than wages. Source
German banks are working with authorities to study the risks associated with Anthropic's new AI model. Source
World News
Officials from Lebanon and Israel met in Washington for negotiations on a peace deal to end Israel's attacks and disarm Hezbollah. Read More
Entertainment
Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, and Oasis headline the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026. Find out More
When Taylor Swift ties the knot with NFL star Travis Kelce, she will be wearing a wedding dress inspired by legendary Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor. Link
Pop star Brittany Spears voluntarily checked into rehab following a DUI arrest. Read More
Director Steve Spielberg says his new UFO film "Disclosure Day" is closer to fact than fiction. The movie premieres June 12 and hits theaters as President Trump promised to declassify the government's collection of UFO documents. Read More
Marvel brought down the house at Cinemacon by unveiling Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom and debuting footage from "Avengers: Doomsday," which is set to hit theaters on December 18th. Read More
Sports
The NFL's Los Angeles Rams unveiled new uniforms ahead of the 2026 season. See Details
Rory McIlroy became the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters' championships. The Green Jacket was McIlroy's sixth major title and cemented him as one of the game's all-time greats. Source
Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale announced that doctors diagnosed him with cancer in his lung and liver cavity. See Details
The Athletic's Dianna Russini resigns after photos surfaced of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel together. Both are married. Link
LIV Golf CEO says the tour's 2026 schedule will proceed as planned amid rumors that Saudi Arabia plans to withdraw funding from the rival golf league. Read More
Off the Wall
DNA proved remains found in the Columbia River are from an Oregon family that went missing in 1958. Read More
A Penthouse Pet was married to a porn star and involved in a deadly auto crash before marrying a billionaire supporter of disgraced California Congressman Eric Swalwell. Source
