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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 8, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will run for California governor in 2026, pledging to be a “fighter and protector” for the state.  Swalwell’s

Former Vice President Dick Cheney. Tom Benitez - Pool/Getty Images

Former VP Dick Cheney honored at funeral 

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  The 46th Vice President of the United States of America, the late Richard Bruce Cheney, was honored with a funeral in Washington on Thursday after dying

Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. Photo: New York State Sex Offender Registry

Trump signs bill to release Epstein files 

By Jackson Richman, Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a bill to release the files surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  “Jeffrey Epstein

A pilot assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron and 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs prepare an F-35A Lightning II for taxi at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., on Jan. 15, 2019. Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai/U.S Air Force

Saudi crown prince pledges $1T investment in US 

By Evgenia Filimianova & Emel Akan Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said during his meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday that he will boost the investment partnership with the United States from $600 billion to $1

Caption info: This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. 

House passes bill to release Epstein files 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives, in a near-unanimous vote, passed a bill on Tuesday that would require the Department of Justice to release more files

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UN Security Council approves Trump’s Gaza cease-fire plan 

By Evgenia Filimianova & Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved a U.S.-drafted resolution that endorses President Donald Trump’s Gaza cease-fire plan, a central component of Washington’s push to end the