US Representative Swalwell to Quit Congress Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

WASHINGTON, ⁠April ⁠13 (Reuters) – ⁠Democratic U.S. ​Representative ‌Eric ‌Swalwell ⁠of California said ⁠on Monday ​will ​resign from ⁠his ⁠seat ⁠in Congress amid ​sexual misconduct ​allegations ⁠that ⁠also upended his campaign ⁠for governor. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh ⁠in Washington; Editing by ​Caitlin ​Webber) Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters.

North Korea Tests Cruise and Anti-Ship Missiles From Naval Destroyer

SEOUL, April 14 (Reuters) – North Korea ⁠conducted ⁠another test-fire of ⁠strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on ​Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its ‌destroyer Choe Hyon, state ‌media KCNA said on Tuesday. Leader Kim ⁠Jong Un ⁠observed the test alongside senior defence officials and ​naval commanders, the report said. Two strategic …

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Man Shot by ICE in California Has Been Arrested by the FBI, Attorney Says

A man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in central California last week was arrested Monday by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital, his attorney said. Attorney Patrick Kolasinski said federal officials have not said what charges Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez might face. Messages were sent to …

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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to retire as he faces expulsion vote

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas announced his retirement Monday as he faces an expulsion vote in the coming days stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. “When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office,” Gonzales said. This is a breaking story and will be updated.

New poll captures Americans’ skepticism about U.S. meeting goals in Iran

New poll captures Americans’ skepticism about U.S. meeting goals in Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News New CBS News polling finds many Americans are worried about the Iran war and are skeptical that the U.S. is meeting its goals. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.

U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz underway

Watch CBS News The U.S. has begun its blockade of Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to choke off Iranian revenue. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.