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Why Melania Trump made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill this week

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Congress is facing its own #MeToo moment. It might not be enough to clean out the ‘cesspool’

ANALYSIS: Even with the resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, Marjorie Taylor Greene says Congress is ‘still a cesspool.’ History tells us she is probably right, writes Rhian Lubin

The Independent UK

Melania Trump making rare visit to Capitol Hill days after unexpected Epstein statement

The first lady said on social media that she looks forward to working with Congress

The Independent UK

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In Congress, ‘see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil’

Two congressmen whose staff members accused them of sexual misconduct resigned Tuesday, leaving calls for reform and accountability in their wake. Now, House veterans and victim advocates warn the departure of Reps. Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas won’t — and shouldn’t — be the end of Congress’s…

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Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Both Exit the House amid separate sexual misconduct scandals

Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress, and Republican Tony Gonzales said he would retire from the House, turning a fast-moving scandal into a stunning double exit that has rattled Capitol Hill and intensified scrutiny of lawmakers facing sexual misconduct allegations.

Latin Times

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

More than 20 House members have called for at least one of their colleagues to resign or be expelled.

Axios

Goldman Sachs posts best quarterly profit in five years with 18% jump

Goldman Sachs reported strong first-quarter results, the best in five years, with quarterly profit rising 18% to $5.4 billion (€4.6bn), as the bank highlighted increased volatility due to geopolitical tensions.

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CFTC bucks trend, seeks more money from Congress and proposes fees

In a time of budget austerity for most Trump administration agencies, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission stands apart as a regulator that is asking Congress for more money. The CFTC is requesting $410 million for fiscal 2027, an increase of $45 million, or 12 percent, from its enacted fiscal 2026 level.…

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Eric Swalwell Snapchat Scandal: Who Is the Woman Accusing the Congressman of Sending an Explicit Photo

Congressman Eric Swalwell is embroiled in a scandal involving explosive allegations of inappropriate conduct and Snapchat messages, sparking a political fallout.

International Business Times UK

Melania Trump Leaving Don? First Lady 'Not a Victim of Epstein'—Urges Hearings for Survivors in Rare Statement

First Lady Melania Trump delivered a rare White House statement on 9 April 2026, denying any personal connection to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. She urged Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein survivors to testify under oath. Discover the latest on the Michael Wolff defamation lawsuit and responses from…

International Business Times UK

Could billions in frozen Iranian assets help the US unlock a deal?

Ahead of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad on Friday, a top demand from Tehran will likely be the unlocking of its frozen assets abroad. Trump will have to consider handing back the fortune he once locked away.

Euronews

Donald Trump's Niece Mary Trump Warns 'Nobody Is Loyal Enough' After Pam Bondi Axe

Mary Trump has warned that 'nobody will be found to be loyal enough' to Donald Trump after the abrupt firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, despite her years of zealous service.

International Business Times UK

Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief

Exclusive: Pressure intensifies for Gabbard after president’s displeasure with Iran war testimony

The Guardian - US

More doctors and nurses hoping to operate in Congress

ANALYSIS — At a time when most voters are skeptical of politicians, both parties are looking to doctors and nurses to secure control of Congress. With nearly two dozen doctors and nurses currently serving on Capitol Hill, it’s a pretty good strategy. Even if health care isn’t the top issue…

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International Business Times

Rep. Jared Moskowitz Reveals Being Targeted By Would-Be Antisemitic Shooter Who Was 'Ready For War': 'We Got Lucky'

Since the incident, Moskowitz has raised awareness about antisemitism in the U.S., including testimony at Capitol Hill hearings such as a House Judiciary subcommittee session last summer.

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Becoming a target hits home for Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Not far from Rep. Jared Moskowitz’s home, police officers found body armor, smoke grenades and firearms inside the house of a convicted felon, along with a handwritten list of “targets” that included the name of the Florida Democrat. The Justice Department said it was evidence of a would-be active shooter…

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Uncertainty shrouds key surveillance authority renewal in House

House lawmakers who met with Trump administration officials Wednesday on Capitol Hill emerged with no clear consensus, with some still undecided over whether to reauthorize a powerful surveillance authority without adding more privacy guardrails. The administration, according to lawmakers, has said it wants Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance…

Euronews

Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns in protest against Iran war

As head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats.

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This week: Senate tries to break the SAVE standstill

This week’s Senate action is an effort by GOP leadership to put Democrats on the record — and respond to growing pressure.

International Business Times UK

US War With Iran Costs Billions In Six Days, Pentagon Tells Congress The Shocking Figure

Discover the staggering $11.3 billion cost of the US-Iran conflict's first six days, driven by advanced munitions and Operation Epic Fury. Explore the Pentagon's financial challenges and strategic debates.

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SPR drawdown might not be enough for consumers, Democrats say

President Donald Trump’s decision to draw crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve received little criticism on Capitol Hill Thursday, although Democrats expressed reservations that it would not do much to insulate Americans from global price volatility resulting from the war in Iran. Senate Energy and Natural Resources ranking member…

The Guardian - US

Pentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn – but true price unknown

US already spent more than $11.3bn in first six days of conflict, but price tag does not include all spending

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Filibuster becomes flashpoint in Texas Senate primary

Texas is more than a thousand miles away from Capitol Hill, but the race between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state’s Senate seat Wednesday centered on a D.C.-centric topic: the filibuster. The fight is the latest chapter in both men’s quest to earn an…

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Senate leadership doesn’t budge on filibuster

Senate Republican leadership is not budging against pressure to use a so-called talking filibuster to pass the party’s voter identification legislation, despite President Donald Trump’s adding weight to that dogpile this week. “We don’t have the votes either to proceed to get on a talking filibuster, nor to sustain one if…

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Sidestepping Congress, IndyCar to race around National Mall

The IndyCar race planned for this summer as part of America’s 250th anniversary won’t go through the Capitol grounds, but will instead follow a 1.66-mile, seven-turn street circuit course around the National Mall, event organizers announced Monday. It comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January establishing…

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