<![CDATA[US Politics and World News]]>https://rss.apphttps://time.com/favicon/android-chrome-192x192.pngUS Politics and World Newshttps://rss.apphttps://rss.appWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:23:01 GMT<![CDATA[What To Know About the Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Eric Swalwell]]>
The allegations, which Swalwell has denied, have upended the California governor's race.
]]>https://time.com/article/2026/04/12/eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations/e6e95cf998571fdf082e23a726df541cSun, 12 Apr 2026 18:43:24 GMT<![CDATA[Calls to Impeach Trump Collide With Reluctant Democratic Leadership]]>
Democratic leaders are urging against efforts within the party to impeach Trump before the midterms, say those involved in the debate
]]>https://time.com/article/2026/04/09/calls-to-impeach-trump-collide-with-reluctant-democratic-leadership/5630a297d445bf920b8bd9dfa6b45d44Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:52:35 GMT<![CDATA[What Jamie Raskin Will Tell House Democrats About the 25th Amendment and Impeachment]]>
Raskin, a constitutional law expert, talked with TIME ahead of his briefing with House Democrats on options for removing Trump
]]>https://time.com/article/2026/04/10/rep-jamie-raskin-explains-prospects-of-impeaching-trump-25th-amendment/ca72a82ab3c91f35db8e932c5d0e819cFri, 10 Apr 2026 15:50:02 GMT<![CDATA[Bondi Won’t Testify as Scheduled in House Epstein Probe. Lawmakers Are Threatening to Hold Her in Contempt]]>
The former Attorney General will not testify as scheduled next week in the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the convicted sex offender.
]]>https://time.com/article/2026/04/09/pam-bondi-jeffrey-epstein-house-oversight-testimony/78671b35a6a8f92d784c1fe1afded03fThu, 09 Apr 2026 21:27:32 GMT<![CDATA[Melania Trump Says Lies Linking Her to Jeffrey Epstein ‘Need to End’]]>
In a surprise statement at the White House, the first lady denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein and said she had no knowledge of his abuse.
]]>https://time.com/article/2026/04/09/melania-trump-says-lies-linking-her-to-jeffrey-epstein-need-to-end-/22d7ffd32c5187a2961922da129239b4Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:03:10 GMT<![CDATA[Can the Iran Ceasefire Last? We Asked 3 Experts About the Road Ahead]]>
As Trump claims victory and Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, three experts spoke to TIME about the pitfalls ahead
]]>https://time.com/article/2026/04/08/we-asked-3-experts-where-the-iran-war-goes-from-here/0b44ad09598a97e64ce190ebd23a7421Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:51:22 GMT<![CDATA[Trump Threatens 'Bigger and Stronger' Attacks If Iran Doesn’t Comply With 'Real Agreement']]>
The fragile U.S.-Iran cease-fire is under threat amid tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and concerns over Israel’s strikes against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon.
]]>https://time.com/article/2026/04/09/trump-threatens-stronger-attacks-if-iran-doesnt-comply-with-real-ceasefire-agreement/9a9b231dc848f4c95004a46e99bd67e4Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:33:12 GMT<![CDATA["Not Our Responsibility": How Young MAGA Voters Are Reacting to Trump’s War in Iran]]>
A generation drawn to Trump’s promises to avoid new foreign wars is now confronting a widening conflict with uncertain aims—and questioning what “America First” is meant to deliver.
]]>https://time.com/article/2026/04/07/Iran-war-Trump-MAGA-youth-vote-midterm/3b251dc91da9e8adee8bed0ae7735699Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:18:45 GMT<![CDATA[White House: Strait of Hormuz Closure 'Completely Unacceptable' Under Ceasefire]]>
Vice President JD Vance is set to lead a team of negotiators meeting with Iranian officials in Pakistan on Saturday, Leavitt said
]]>https://time.com/article/2026/04/08/white-house-strait-of-hormuz-closure-would-be-completely-unacceptable-under-ceasefire/9e95490de836d05a3a324810faa4f091Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:11:24 GMT<![CDATA[Democrats Demand GOP Leaders End Recess to Stop Trump's Iran War]]>
Trump's threat to wipe out “a whole civilization” in Iran has spurred a renewed push for a war powers vote—and talk of impeachment.
]]>https://time.com/article/2026/04/07/democrats-demand-gop-leaders-end-recess-to-stop-trump-s-iran-war/4ed1b74831d96eaeefbfd71668d3179eTue, 07 Apr 2026 21:59:48 GMT