Swalwell ends bid for CA gov. Is Congress expulsion next?

From CNN. Rep. Eric Swalwell said Sunday he would withdraw from the California governor’s race in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct that led to a nearly immediate campaign collapse, as staffers quit and prominent Democratic supporters urged him to drop out. Swalwell was long considered a top contender in a wide-open field with…

Pope Leo pushes back after Trump calls him ‘terrible’

From CNN. Pope Leo XIV on Monday strongly pushed back against criticism from US President Donald Trump, defending his position of seeking peace and rejecting violence amid the Iran war. Trump tore into the pope on Sunday evening, denouncing his stance on the Iran war and saying he’s “terrible for foreign policy.” CNN White House…

Mamdani shares promises at first 100 days address

From CNN. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered an address marking his first 100 days as mayor in which he spoke about democratic socialism and shared announcements about trash "containerization," speeding up buses and introducing city-owned grocery stores. #CNN #news

How Rep. Eric Swalwell fell from political grace

From CNN. Rep. Eric Swalwell said he would withdraw from the California governor’s race in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct that led to a nearly immediate campaign collapse and prominent Democratic supporters urged him to drop out. #cnn #news #swalwell

Trump slams Pope for being ‘weak on crime’

From CNN. President Donald Trump strongly criticized Pope Leo XIV for his stance on the Iran war. The first American pope has become increasingly vocal about the war in Iran and condemned Trump’s recent threats against the people of Iran as "truly unacceptable." #cnn #news #pope #trump

Can Trump profit from Hormuz by charging admission? | Fareed’s Take

From CNN. CNN’s Fareed Zakaria examines President Donald Trump’s remarks about potentially striking a deal with Iran to share gatekeeping duties at the Strait of Hormuz. Fareed also speaks with global energy expert Karen Young about the economic ramifications of keeping more oil off the market by imposing a blockade on Hormuz. 0:00 What is…

Nikki Haley on Trump sending Navy to Strait of Hormuz

From CNN. Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said the US and Iran are playing "a game of chicken" during an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on "State of the Union." Haley’s statements come after President Donald Trump said the US Navy will start preventing ships from passing through the Strait of…

Trump says US Navy will blockade Strait of Hormuz

From CNN. President Donald Trump said today the US Navy will begin blockading ships in the Strait of Hormuz and interdicting every ship that has paid a toll to Iran, after US peace talks with the country collapsed. Trump also said the US will prevent passage for any ship that has paid a toll to…

Vance delivers ‘bad news’ after 21 hours of talks with Iran

From CNN. At a press conference this morning in Pakistan, Vice President JD Vance said that, after 21 hours of talks, no agreement had been made between Tehran and Washington, suggesting that the primary sticking point was Iran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear program. Iran currently has “no plan for a next round of negotiations,”…

Where are Japan’s trash cans?

From CNN. Japan has kept its streets clean and with very few trash cans in public spaces. But with the tourism boom, it’s struggling with the litter people leave behind. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explains how Japan is coping with the problem. #cnn #news #japan

$1.5 million roundabout in Europe leads to nowhere

From CNN. A roundabout near Zalaegerszeg in western Hungary sits empty years after it was made. It was built with 500 million forints (about $1.5 million) of funds from the European Union to service a container terminal on a new railway line that would help provide this landlocked part of central Europe with better access…

23 minutes of Harry Enten running this week’s numbers

From CNN. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers of the week: from US special elections to the Artemis II mission. 0:00 ‘Holy Toledo’: The shift in Dems’ direction 3:10 Democrat generic ballot lead: ‘historically low’ considering Trump’s approval numbers 5:50 Trump vs. Tucker over Republican favorability 8:53 North Carolina: Trump’s popularity &…

Suspect in Grand Central machete attack fatally shot by NYPD

From CNN. A machete-wielding suspect who called himself “Lucifer” stabbed three people on a subway platform at Midtown Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal on Saturday before officers fatally shot him, according to the New York Police Department. CNN’s Gloria Pazmino reports from Grand Central station

NASA’s Artemis II mission in 20 minutes

From CNN. The monumental 10-day Artemis II mission, which sent four astronauts on a record-breaking flyby of the moon, has concluded. Watch highlights of the mission from NASA, from the launch countdown to the astronauts’ recovery after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. 0:00 Countdown and liftoff 3:04 Mission Specialist Christina Koch on what surprised…

A Holy Fire burns in Jerusalem

From CNN. The celebration of Holy Fire is one of the most remarkable events in the Old City of Jerusalem. One day before Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter, worshippers surround the tomb of Jesus Christ to wait for the holy flame in a religious ceremony that has taken place for a thousand years. #CNN #News

Former staffer says Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her

From CNN. A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, says that the congressman raped her when she was heavily intoxicated and left her bruised and bleeding, an allegation Swalwell strongly denies. Three other women who spoke with CNN also alleged various kinds of sexual misconduct by the Democratic…

What’s happening at the Strait of Hormuz

From CNN. Roughly 30 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire in the Iran war took effect on Wednesday. CNN’s Clarissa Ward explains what’s happening at the critical passageway as peace talks continue. Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #News