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Swalwell Says He Will Resign From Congress After Sex Abuse Accusations
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April 14, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again

The United States proposed a 20-year “suspension” of all nuclear activity, even as President Trump demands assurances that Iran can never build a nuclear weapon.

Swalwell Says He Will Resign From Congress After Sex Abuse Accusations

The California lawmaker said in a social media post Monday that he would quit. He has denied accounts of abusing women.

Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate

As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “clearly insane.”

World

‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief

Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.

With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Augustinian Roots

Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him.

Elections and Defections Unshackle Canada’s Liberals Under Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney, constrained by leading a minority government for the past year, gained a majority in the House of Commons after special elections on Monday.

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U.S.

Harvard Says Trump Lawsuit Rehashes a Battle the School Already Won

The government has accused Harvard of harboring antisemitism. Harvard says it prevailed in a similar case last year, and wants the lawsuit moved to the judge who ruled in its favor.

ICE Arrest of Man in His Underwear on Frigid Day Prompts Investigation

ChongLy Scott Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was briefly detained during a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota in January.

Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs

The vice president, a Catholic, defended President Trump, who had accused the pope of being too liberal and “weak on crime.” The pontiff has said that he has “no fear of the Trump administration.”

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Politics

Tony Gonzales, a Texas Congressman, Says He Will Resign

The third-term Republican lawmaker is accused of coercing a staff member into a sexual relationship.

MAGA Absorbs the Loss of Orban, a Kindred Spirit to Trump’s Movement

Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, and his right-wing playbook were embraced by parts of the American right. Now some are worried by his defeat.

After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote

A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.

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Business

Shipping Companies Remain Reluctant to Sail Through Strait of Hormuz

The United States said it has started to block vessels doing business with Iran from the strait. Details on how that would work are unclear.

Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.

The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Against The Wall Street Journal

The judge said President Trump had not “plausibly alleged” that The Journal published the article with actual malice.

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Technology

Man Held in Attack on OpenAI Chief’s Home Had List of A.I. Leaders, Officials Say

The authorities said a 20-year-old Texas man charged with throwing a homemade bomb at the gate of Sam Altman’s home had written at length about the threat of A.I.

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New York

About 90 People Detained at N.Y.C. Protest Over Arms Sales to Israel

The protesters sat in the middle of Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan and blocked traffic for about an hour.

A Famed Brooklyn Cemetery Wants You to Come Visit … Before You Die

Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is opening a $43 million visitor’s center to attract the living by making it easier to navigate the rambling grounds.

Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal

The settlement ends a symbolic attack on the L.G.B.T.Q. rights movement and deals a blow to the administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.

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Arts

Oasis, Phil Collins and Sade to Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Billy Idol, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan will also be inducted, while New Edition, Mariah Carey and Melissa Etheridge failed to make the final cut.

Ye Wants Forgiveness, Again. But How Many Times Will Fans Grant It?

Attempting a comeback after years of antisemitic statements, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is facing consequences while trying to navigate a test of his own making.

Tucker Carlson Is Starting a Publishing Imprint

Tucker Carlson Books, a joint venture between Carlson’s media company and Skyhorse Publishing, will put out books by Russell Brand, Milo Yiannopoulos and more.

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Food