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nypost.comNadia Marcinko to answer U.S. congressional questions on Epstein ties
Nadia Marcinko, identified in a 2008 plea deal as one of Jeffrey Epstein's potential co-conspirators, could be called before U.S. legislators. Two other women named in the same deal are already scheduled for questioning.
France 24U.S. Congress Seeks Answers on Oil Traders' Iran-Related Bets
U.S. Congress has asked for information on whether traders had advance knowledge of developments affecting oil markets. The inquiry follows reports of large profits from positions taken before recent events involving Iran.
nbcnews.comYork County Man Receives 12 Months in Prison for Threatening Congressman
A federal judge sentenced Christopher Michael Gendron to 12 months and one day in prison after he admitted to sending repeated online threats to a U.S. congressman. The case triggers mandatory federal supervised release and underscores routine enforcement of statutes that protect…
The Boston GlobeBarney Frank, in Hospice Care, Shares Political Advice for Democrats in Final Interviews
Barney Frank, a former U.S. congressman in hospice care with congestive heart failure, spoke by phone from his Maine home on Sunday. He is conducting media interviews to provide guidance for Democrats in the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election. Frank draws on his decades…
thegatewaypundit.comEx-Congressman Convicted as Unregistered Venezuela Agent
A federal jury in Miami convicted a former U.S. congressman and a lobbyist of secretly working for the Venezuelan government without registering under federal law. The verdict highlights enforcement of disclosure rules for foreign influence in U.S. politics, with potential prison…
SemaforUS Congress Passes 45-Day Extension for FISA Section 702
The U.S. Congress approved a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act on April 30, 2026, allowing warrantless surveillance to continue until June 12, 2026. The measure followed the rejection of a longer-term reauthorization and marks the second…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKing Charles III Addresses U.S. Congress on State Visit Amid Tech Earnings and Cultural Moments
King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, marking the first such speech by a British monarch in 35 years, as part of a four-day state visit to strengthen U.K.-U.S. ties. The visit coincided with major Q1 earnings reports from Meta, Amazon, Micros…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer Lawmakers Eligible for Pensions Despite Resignations Amid Allegations
Former U.S. congressmen who resigned amid misconduct allegations remain eligible for taxpayer-funded pensions under current rules. A bipartisan bill aims to restrict such benefits for certain crimes or violations. Experts estimate annual pension amounts based on service length.
National Institutes of Health, Health & Human Services / Wikimedia (Public domain)Gunshots Fired at Public Gathering with U.S. Congressmen
Gunshots rang out 50-75 feet from U.S. Congressmen Abe Hamadeh, Stutzman and Andy Ogles during a gathering. Everyone present dove under tables as drinks flew everywhere. The incident was reported by @MarioNawfal on the current date of 2026-04-26.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKalshi Suspends Three Congressional Candidates for Trading on Their Own Elections
Prediction market platform Kalshi announced enforcement actions against three U.S. congressional candidates for insider trading on their own campaigns. The candidates from Virginia, Minnesota, and Texas faced fines and five-year suspensions. The moves follow Kalshi's recent initi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLos Angeles County Sheriff's Department Investigates Rape Allegation Against Former Congressman Eric Swalwell from 2018
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating a rape allegation reported on April 15, 2026, against former U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell, stemming from an incident in July 2018 at a West Hollywood hotel. The accuser, Lonna Drewes, stated that Swalwell lured her to…
Photo: Andy Feliciotti / UnsplashU.S. Congress Members Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Two members of Congress, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, have resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell denies accusations of drugging and assaulting a woman in 2018, while Gonzales admitted to an inappropriate relationship with a f…
Office of Representative Ro Khanna / Wikimedia (Public domain)Ro Khanna Discusses AI and Short-Form Video's Effects on Behavior
U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna stated that artificial intelligence and short-form video content contribute to reduced human engagement with reading and writing. He noted a shift toward 30-second video clips that viewers often do not watch beyond the initial loop. Khanna made these re…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRussia to Launch Digital Ruble in September as China Upgrades Digital Yuan
Russia plans to introduce its digital ruble in September 2024 as a state-controlled currency for trade. China upgraded its digital yuan on January 1, 2024, to function as an interest-bearing digital deposit. These developments occur amid U.S. congressional discussions on cryptocu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIowa Democratic Congressional Candidate Writes on 9/11 and Anti-Muslim Bigotry in Opinion Piece
Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Iowa, published an opinion piece in the Iowa Capital Dispatch discussing her experiences with anti-Muslim sentiment following the September 11, 2001, attacks. The piece responded to criticism she received in 2021 f…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPsychological Evaluations Required for Police, Pilots and Military but Not for U.S. Congress Members
Certain professions in the United States, including law enforcement officers, pilots and military personnel, mandate psychological evaluations as part of their selection processes. In contrast, candidates for the U.S. Congress do not undergo such evaluations. This difference high…