Former Staffer Accuses Eric Swalwell Of Sexual Assault As Governor Race Intensifies

Swalwell Denies Allegation, Calls Claims Politically Motivated A former staffer has publicly accused Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate for California governor, of sexual misconduct and assault, according to a report published Friday by the San Francisco Chronicle. Swalwell has denied the allegation and said the claims are politically motivated. The Chronicle reported that the […]

Ex-Army Employee Charged With Leaking Classified Information To Journalist

A former Army employee has been indicted on charges of allegedly sharing classified information with a journalist, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday. Courtney Williams, 40, held a top secret security clearance while working for a “special military unit” at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, from 2010 to 2016, the indictment states. Prosecutors allege Williams communicated […]

Trump Can Still Turn His Iran ‘TACO Tuesday’ Into A Win

On the day before President Trump threatened to annihilate Iranian “civilization” on what he called bridge and power plant day (Tuesday), I said on a podcast that I really hoped it wouldn’t become a TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) Tuesday. The worst thing anyone, especially the leader of the world’s primary superpower, can do is […]

Police Arrest Suspect In Arson Attempt At OpenAI CEO’s Residence

A suspect is in custody after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning. Authorities said the incendiary device struck the property’s exterior gate, igniting a fire that was quickly contained. No injuries were reported. San Francisco police responded to the residence at approximately 4:12 […]

‘Ain’t My Party’: Al Sharpton Criticizes Trump-Backed USA 250 Celebration

Controversial civil rights leader questions whether event represents Black Americans… Rev. Al Sharpton is criticizing plans for the U.S. 250th anniversary celebration, arguing the Trump-backed initiative does not reflect or include Black Americans. Sharpton, a longtime civil rights activist and founder of the National Action Network, said the upcoming “USA 250” celebration is not something […]

Vatican Issues Rare Public Rebuke Of Reports About Relationship With Trump Administration

The Holy See Press Office has rejected reports describing a contentious meeting between Vatican officials and representatives of Donald Trump’s Pentagon, calling the claims “completely untrue.” Vatican rejects claims of confrontation In a statement released Friday, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni acknowledged that a January meeting did take place between Elbridge Colby and Christophe Pierre. However, […]