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April 16, 2026

Swalwell Under Federal Investigation as Allegations Mount

The political downfall of former California Congressman Eric Swalwell has accelerated dramatically, as federal authorities now step into what is quickly becoming one of the most consequential misconduct scandals in recent congressional history. According to multiple reports, the U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into a series of …

April 15, 2026

White House Pressed on Reports of Missing or Deceased U.S. Scientists

The White House was pressed this week on reports circulating in media and online that a number of U.S. scientists with access to sensitive research have died or gone missing in recent years, prompting questions about whether federal authorities are examining any potential connections. During Wednesday’s press briefing, Peter Doocy …

April 15, 2026

China Helped Iran Target U.S. Bases?

A quiet deal. A launch into orbit. And suddenly, the battlefield looks very different. New reporting from the Financial Times, backed by multiple international outlets, suggests that Iran may have gained a powerful new advantage in modern warfare—not through missiles or drones, but through space. The Satellite Deal That Stayed …

April 14, 2026

Chinese researcher at Indiana University pleads guilty to smuggling biological materials

A Chinese national conducting research at Indiana University Bloomington has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to illegally smuggling biological materials into the United States—an incident now fueling broader concerns about research security, foreign influence, and vulnerabilities inside federally funded programs. A Quiet Operation Turns Criminal Youhuang Xiang, 33, …

April 14, 2026

In Honor of Frank Serpico’s 90th Birthday: A Personal Reflection on Courage, Corruption, and the Duty to Speak

Today I want to honor Frank Serpico on his 90th birthday—a man whose courage changed policing in America and whose example helped shape my own path. For those who may not know, Frank Serpico is a former New York City Police Department officer who became internationally known for exposing widespread police corruption …

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