
Democratic representative from California has suspended gubernatorial campaign and resigned from Congress The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has opened an investigation into Eric Swalwell following his resignation from Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter. The news of a federal investigation comes days after the Democratic representative from California stepped down due to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading...

Campaigners organise open letter to director demanding ‘fair day’s wage’ for all workers at V&A museums A row over pay has broken out at the V&A before the opening of its newest site , with thousands of people calling for it to become a living wage employer. On Saturday, V&A East will open its doors in Stratford, east London, showcasing stunning fabrics, photos and black British music. It joins a wider group of V&A museums including its original site in South Kensington, Young V&
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could be a major step toward a peace deal for Iran and the US. President Trump says US talks with Iran could restart this weekend, and he’s confident they are close to a deal. NBC News’ Richard Engel has the story.

Alabama's Luther Davis at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Nov. 27, 2009.
Virginia's former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife before dying by suicide. Police described the murder-suicide as a domestic dispute surrounding their divorce.

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US president told reporters he was ‘not happy with Australia because they were not there when we asked them to be there’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Donald Trump has again accused Australia of not doing enough to help him in the Middle East war, claiming the US “asked them to be there” despite Australia’s defence minister saying there had been no “specific request”. The US president made the comments while ta

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Lawmakers have been in a stalemate for over 60 days about funding the entire department, which includes agencies that oversee immigration enforcement, disaster relief, cybersecurity and the U.S. Coast Guard. (Image credit: Heather Diehl)

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a press briefing at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Va., on April 8, 2026.

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The U.S. Capitol building.