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April 14th, 2026 - Rep. Eric Swalwell announced that he plans to resign from Congress, amid a flurry of misconduct allegations. Rep. Tony Gonzalez is also resigning after a scandal. The U.S. began enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks collapsed. Iran condemned the move as “piracy” and threatened a response. On day two of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV will pray at the archeological site of Hippo, visit a nursing home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, and celebrate Mass in the Basilica of St. Augustine. Mayor Mamdani to open first city-run grocery store in NYC. The Trump Admin settled a lawsuit over the Stonewall Movement, agreeing to fly the LGBT flag. Bishop Barron joined calls for President Trump to apologize for his aggression in the Trump Social post aimed at Pope Leo. President Trump deleted the post of himself as Christ, claiming that he thought it depicted him as a doctor. Giorgia Meloni announces Italy is suspending their defense agreement with Israel.

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