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US Sen. Ruben Gallego Scrambles to Distance Himself From Swalwell Scandal Days After Defending Him

April 14, 2026 2:15 pmApril 14, 2026 2:15 pm

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is attempting to distance himself from embattled California Democrat Eric Swalwell following a wave of allegations that have derailed Swalwell’s political standing. But Gallego’s initial response, and the depth of their prior relationship, are drawing...

Nevada Democrats Threaten Lawsuit Over SAVE America Act

April 14, 2026 11:54 amApril 14, 2026 11:56 am

As the U.S. Senate considers the SAVE America Act, Nevada Democrats are preparing to sue if the bill passes, vowing legal challenges against federal election integrity measures requiring proof of citizenship and in-person registration. Nevada Secretary of State Francisco “Cisco”...

DHS Refers Swalwell Brazilian Nanny Allegations to Law Enforcement

April 12, 2026 2:34 pmApril 12, 2026 7:09 pm

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed Sunday that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has collected information on allegations that California Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Castro Valley) hired a Brazilian national as a nanny without lawful work authorization and has...

Swalwell’s Gubernatorial Campaign Collapses as Explosive Sexual Assault Allegations Trigger Mass Democratic Defections

April 10, 2026 5:13 pmApril 12, 2026 2:35 pm

This story has been updated with breaking developments related to Eric Swalwell’s donation and endorsement pages on his campaign website (see below) In a stunning development that has rocked California’s Democratic establishment just weeks before the June primary, Rep. Eric...

Democrats Hold Shadow Hearings to ‘Defend Democracy’ Against SAVE Act

April 7, 2026 3:04 pmApril 7, 2026 3:10 pm

Ranking Member Joseph Morelle (D-NY) of the House Administration Committee, joined by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and California Democrats, will hold unofficial “shadow hearings” this week in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The events—set for Tuesday in LA and...

Eric Swalwell’s Campaign Pays Wife for ‘Childcare’ as FEC Filings Reveal Questionable Personal Expenses

April 6, 2026 12:19 pmApril 7, 2026 11:34 am

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) is once again facing scrutiny over his use of campaign funds—this time for payments made directly to his wife, Brittany Swalwell, for “childcare,” according to newly highlighted Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings....

Trump’s New Executive Order Targets Mail-In Ballots with Citizenship Verification, Democrats Vow To Sue

April 1, 2026 2:31 pmApril 1, 2026 2:31 pm

President Donald J. Trump delivered a decisive blow to the unverified expansion of mail-in voting on Tuesday, signing a sweeping Executive Order titled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections.” The order directs the Department of Homeland Security and Social...