Blockade Ahead After U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Fail, Swalwell Suspends CA Gov Campaign: AM Update 4/13
After 21 hours of negotiations end without a peace deal, the U.S. escalates its standoff with Iran, announcing a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise and oil markets brace for impact. Congressman Eric Swalwell suspends his California governor campaign as multiple sexual assault allegations surface in what appears to be a coordinated takedown, triggering investigations, lost endorsements, and a rapid political collapse. Former Vice President Kamala Harris signals she may enter the 2028 race, testing the waters in a wide-open Democratic field with no clear frontrunner. The…
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