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Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is resigning from Congress, effective immediately. The seven-term Democrat, who was considered a frontrunner in the California governor’s race just one week ago, announced his departure amid a firestorm of allegations. At least four women have spoken with the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN, describing experiences that range from unwanted sexual advances to rape. NPR has not independently verified the allegations, and Swalwell has forcefully denied them. In his resignation statement, he repeated his denials but said it would be “wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties.” He will file to retire when the House returns from its two-week Easter recess. Separately, Representative Mike Gonzalez (R-OH) is also facing renewed calls for expulsion after acknowledging an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide.
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- 1 (00:04) **Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress** - California Democrat announces resignation amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
- 2 (01:12) **Second Congressman Facing Scandal** - Representative Gonzalez acknowledges an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide and faces renewed calls for expulsion.
- 3 (01:21) **US Military Blockades Iranian Ports** - The Trump administration seeks to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war after talks broke down.
- 4 (02:08) **Oil Markets Tighten on Hormuz Blockade** - The blockade sends oil prices back up after last week's ceasefire deal brought them down.
- 5 (02:45) **OPEC Optimistic on Supply Crisis** - The oil cartel remains hopeful the crisis won't tank the global economy.
- 6 (02:53) **Trump Refuses to Apologize for Pope Post** - President Trump stands by a deleted social media post attacking Pope Leo and featuring an AI-generated image depicting him as a Jesus-like figure healing the sick.
- 7 (03:17) **Hollywood Protests Paramount-WBD Merger** - Over 1,000 directors and actors sign a letter opposing the proposed $110 million merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery.
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