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NPR News: 04-14-2026 8PM EDT

April 15, 2026·4 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • California Democrat Eric Swalwell denies allegations of drugging and raping a woman in 2016, as multiple women come forward with sexual misconduct claims.
  • Former Congresswoman Jackie Speier calls for Congress to investigate why victims didn’t feel safe reporting misconduct.
  • Texas

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Eric SwalwellJackie SpeierTony GonzalezStewart RhodesJeremy Lewin

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United NationsJustice DepartmentOath KeepersProud Boys

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