How two lawmakers were ousted over sexual-misconduct claims

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Apr 14

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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell are quitting Congress over sexual misconduct allegations. Sahil Kapur of NBC News [https://apple.news/A9HofnwwnQuWmc99_Av1z9A] explains how the threat of expulsion is forcing them out. Trump’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has taken effect. Politico [https://apple.news/AdRomrLYrT7C__zzjg1oetA]’s Sam Sutton assesses the growing impact of the Iran war on the U.S. economy. The Wall Street Journal [https://apple.news/APwgylZmESfGCID73nWSf3A]’s Juan Forero reveals how investors are eyeing up Venezuela. Plus, the DOJ charged a man with attempting [https://apple.news/A0ULE0ufAQ425NeQEhlMa_w] to firebomb the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and why President Trump took down [https://apple.news/AUau0assRS9eT7p5qJVrpJg] an AI-generated image that drew criticism from his base. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Highlights

This episode unpacks a cascade of high-stakes developments—from escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and congressional resignations to Venezuela’s economic reemergence and controversies surrounding AI-generated imagery.

00:04

Trump imposes naval blockade on Iran's ports in Strait of Hormuz

06:36

Expulsions in the House are rare and could shift legislative power and agenda priorities

09:50

Trump promised $100 billion in investment for Venezuela

13:12

The Pope said he wouldn't debate Trump but would keep speaking on war and peace

Chapters

What happens when Trump blocks Iran’s lifeline at the Strait of Hormuz?

00:00

Why did two congressmen suddenly quit—and what does it mean for Congress?

06:36

Can Venezuela’s oil wealth lure investors back amid chaos and risk?

09:50

How did an AI image of the Pope spark a clash between power, faith, and truth?

13:12

Transcript

Cecilia Lei: Good morning. Trump's blockade in the Middle East is in effect. As the conflict drags on, Politico assesses the growing fallout for the U.S. economy. Sahil Kapur: Time is not our friend here. Most folks, when this war started, thought that th...