Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, announced he is stepping down from Congress after admitting to an extramarital affair with a staffer. The decision comes amid a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace discrimination. Tony Gonzales said he takes responsibility for his actions and previously ended his re-election campaign but had planned to finish his term. The controversy also involves allegations tied to a former staffer … Continue reading Republican Tony Gonzales to step down from Congress amid expulsion threat

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations, while continuing to deny some of the claims against him. The allegations include accusations from a former aide and reports from multiple women involving inappropriate conduct and explicit messages. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat who previously ran for president, said he was taking responsibility for past mistakes and stepping down to avoid distracting from his duties. His resignation came … Continue reading Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from U.S. House after sexual misconduct allegations

Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won a decisive parliamentary election, ending the long rule of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power. The result gave Tisza a strong parliamentary majority, potentially a super-majority capable of reversing constitutional changes and restoring access to EU funds. Orbán conceded defeat, acknowledging a “painful but unambiguous” result and moving into opposition after years of … Continue reading Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power

Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor following serious sexual misconduct allegations that led to a rapid collapse of his bid. The allegations, reported by major outlets, include claims from multiple women and are being investigated by prosecutors in New York and California, while Swalwell has denied all accusations and called them false. Within hours of the reports, key Democratic allies withdrew their … Continue reading Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to join a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead to avoid deploying warships in the operation. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the blockade after failed nuclear negotiations with Iran and said allied countries would support the effort. The UK government said it would focus on mine-clearing and protecting navigation rather than enforcing the blockade itself. … Continue reading Starmer refuses to join Trump’s Hormuz blockade

Iraq’s parliament elected Nizar Amidi as president after months of political deadlock following inconclusive elections. His appointment comes amid regional turmoil, as Iraq faces economic and security pressures linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, including disrupted oil exports. Amidi, backed by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, won decisively in a second round of voting after no candidate secured the required majority initially. Under Iraq’s … Continue reading Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president

Polls have closed in Peru’s presidential and legislative elections, with no clear winner emerging in a crowded field of 35 candidates amid ongoing political instability. Early exit polls show right-leaning candidate Keiko Fujimori in the lead, followed by leftist and centrist rivals, but no one is close to the 50% needed to win outright. If the results hold, the top two candidates will advance to … Continue reading Peru votes for ninth president in less than decade

Donald Trump criticized several right-wing media figures, including Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones over their opposition to his stance on the Iran war. Donald Trump defended U.S. military involvement in Iran and dismissed the commentators as “not MAGA” and “losers.” The dispute reflects growing divisions within the MAGA movement over Donald Trump’s Middle East policies. Some of the figures have sharply criticized Donald Trump’s rhetoric and even called for his removal or … Continue reading Trump blasts MAGA influencers who have split with him over Iran

Donald Trump publicly urged voters in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the country’s upcoming election. Donald Trump praised Viktor Orbán as a strong leader and formally endorsed him, highlighting close United States-Hungary relations. The endorsement comes as Viktor Orbán faces a difficult reelection challenge from the opposition Tisza party ahead of the April 12 vote. Viktor Orbán, in power since 2010, has been a polarizing figure due to his governance style and ties to Russia, … Continue reading Trump urges Hungarians to ‘get out and vote for’ ally Orbán as election looms

White House officials sent an internal email reminding staff not to use nonpublic information for trading or betting on prediction markets like Kalshi or Polymarket. The March 24 message warned that such activity is a criminal offense and violates federal ethics rules. It came amid media concerns about possible misuse of sensitive information for financial gain by government employees. The warning followed reports of unusual market activity around … Continue reading White House staff received email warning them not to place bets on prediction markets

Keir Starmer said he is frustrated that UK energy bills fluctuate due to global actions by leaders including Vladimir Putinand Donald Trump. He made the comments amid volatile oil prices linked to the United States-Israel conflict with Iran and a fragile ceasefire. Keir Starmer also criticized Israel, saying its strikes in Lebanon during the ceasefire were “wrong.” The remarks highlight how global conflicts continue to affect energy costs and domestic economies in the United Kingdom, CNBC has … Continue reading Keir Starmer: ‘I’m fed up’ with Trump and Putin affecting UK energy costs

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called on Israel to stop its strikes in Lebanon, saying they go beyond self-defense and risk undermining a fragile United States-Iran ceasefire. Her remarks followed reports of heavy casualties in Israeli airstrikes, drawing similar criticism from the United Nations. Israel rejected the criticism, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it will continue operations against Hezbollah with force. Israel and the United States argue that Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire, while Iran says the agreement … Continue reading EU’s Kallas urges ‘heavy-handed’ Israel to end strikes in Lebanon

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will impose 50% tariffs on all goods from any country that supplies military weapons to Iran. He said the tariffs would take effect immediately with no exemptions, framing the move as a response to support for Iran’s military capabilities. The policy was announced alongside Donald Trump’s statements about ongoing ceasefire discussions and cooperation with Iranian authorities on broader agreements. He also indicated that … Continue reading Trump threatens tariffs of 50% on countries ‘supplying military weapons to Iran’

Dozens of congressional Democrats have called for the removal of Donald Trump from office after he used rhetoric threatening Iran, prompting calls for impeachment or invoking the 25th Amendment. Lawmakers including Ed Markey, Chris Murphy, and Ro Khanna argued that Donald Trump is unfit to serve and should be removed through constitutional processes. Their reactions followed Donald Trump’s statement warning that “a whole civilization” could be wiped out if Iran did not meet his demands, which many … Continue reading Dozens of Democrats call for Trump’s removal after his Iran threats

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said U.S. President Donald Trump was “clearly disappointed” that allies did not join the U.S. in its conflict with Iran. The remarks followed a closed-door meeting in Washington described as frank, coming amid tensions between the United States and NATO over support during the war and broader alliance responsibilities. Donald Trump has criticized NATO as insufficient and suggested the U.S. could reconsider its role, though legal restrictions limit withdrawal without … Continue reading Nato chief says Trump ‘clearly disappointed’ by US allies’ refusal to join Iran war

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to Republican committee officials. The Department of Justice said her subpoena was issued in her capacity as attorney general, and since she no longer holds that role, her appearance is being reconsidered. However, the subpoena has not been withdrawn, and committee leaders … Continue reading Bondi defies House subpoena over Epstein

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Senate will vote on a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority over military actions involving Iran. The measure is intended to reassert Congress’s constitutional role in decisions about war and comes amid ongoing ceasefire and peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. Schumer and other Democrats argue that no president should be able to take the country into … Continue reading Schumer says Senate will vote on war powers next week

Democrats and Republicans in the Minnesota House filed competing ethics complaints against members of the opposing party, escalating tensions over alleged misconduct. The dispute follows House Speaker Lisa Demuth’s decision to remove Republican Reps. Elliott Engen and Walter Hudson from committee assignments after Engen’s DWI arrest, in which Hudson was a passenger. Democrats filed an ethics complaint based on a photo showing the two lawmakers … Continue reading Minnesota House Dems and Republicans file ethics complaints accusing members of breaking chamber rules

California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell and his campaign denied allegations of sexual misconduct circulated by political media personality Cheyenne Hunt. A campaign spokesperson called the claims false and politically motivated, saying they were spread shortly before the election by opponents and aligned groups. Hunt, who leads a youth political organization, alleged on social media that Swalwell had a history of making advances toward women on … Continue reading Swalwell campaign rejects ‘outrageous’ allegations of sexual misconduct

In a special election in Georgia’s 14th congressional district, voters chose between Republican candidate Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris, both of whom had military backgrounds but differed on support for U.S. policy toward Iran. The district, which had strongly supported Republicans in previous elections, ultimately remained in conservative control despite Harris improving on Democratic margins. The race drew national attention because the seat had … Continue reading Republican wins Georgia runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a phone call made public at a political rally in Budapest, calling him a “fantastic man” and highlighting their strong relationship. Vice President JD Vance facilitated the call from the stage while in Hungary to support Orbán ahead of an upcoming election. The event came as Orbán faces a challenging reelection, with polls showing his … Continue reading Trump praises Hungary PM Viktor Orbán after Vance calls him at Budapest rally

Donald Trump said he would demand that the journalist who first reported the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran reveal their source and threatened jail time if they refused. His comments marked a sharp escalation in criticism of the media, which he accused of harming national security by publishing sensitive information. Trump said the disclosure could have endangered ongoing rescue efforts, though the second airman … Continue reading Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun traveled to China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, describing the trip as a “journey for peace” amid rising tensions over Taiwan’s status. It is the first visit by a Taiwanese opposition leader to China in about a decade and comes ahead of a planned Xi–Donald Trump meeting. China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, continues to reject formal ties with … Continue reading Taiwan opposition leader heads to China in what she calls a ‘journey for peace’

Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton in the crowded race for California governor, praising him as someone who could improve the state. The endorsement comes ahead of the June primary and is expected to help Hilton consolidate support among conservative voters. The race includes more than 50 candidates, with other Republicans like Chad Bianco and several Democrats also in contention. Hilton thanked Trump for his support and pledged to … Continue reading Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor

North Korea said it welcomed a rare conciliatory statement from South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressing regret over drone incursions across the border. The remarks were described by Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, as “wise” and a positive gesture. South Korea said the incidents were caused by individuals acting against government policy and that an investigation found involvement by a … Continue reading North Korea says South Korea’s Lee is ‘wise’ for expressing regret about drones