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Gonzales Retiring After Admitting To Affair With Staffer

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide. House Republican leaders had called on the three-term Gonzales to not seek reelection.

So how does the embargo work anyway?

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The Larry Elder Show, April 13, 2026 part 2

The Truth about Trump

Eric Swalwell Drops Out of Race

Swalwell Announces He's Leaving Congress

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor — then his announcement he would leave Congress — left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s most populous state. Swalwell’s decision to suspend his campaign Sunday followed allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him, that were published Friday in the San Francisco Chronicle and later by CNN. While pulling out of the race he remained defiant in a post on the social platform X, saying, “I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s.” On Monday, he posted a statement on the social platform X, saying he planned to resign from Congress but did not provide a date for his departure. He wrote it was unfair for his constituents to have him distracted from his duties. For rival candidates in a wide-open race, the key issue is where Swalwell’s supporters will go. He was among the most prominent Democrats in the contest, with mail ballots scheduled to go to voters in early May in advance of the June 2 primary election. All of the well-known candidates are expected to appear on stage together Tuesday during a forum in Sacramento. Katie Porter, one of the leading Democrats, posted a line from a San Francisco Chronicle column on X, "Democrats can pull victory from the jaws of defeat by coalescing around Porter.” Billionaire hedge fund manager-turned-liberal activist Tom Steyer said he secured the support of Rep. Jared Huffman, a Democrat whose coastal district runs north of San Francisco, not far from Swalwell's home turf. Antonio Villaraigosa, the former Los Angeles mayor, pitched a new ad promising to lower gas and grocery costs in a state known for its punishing cost of living. With seven established Democrats and two leading Republicans on a primary ballot with more than 50 candidates, the race remains fluid. While Swalwell has suspended his campaign, his name cannot be removed from the ballot.

The Hugh Hewitt Show I April 13th, 2026

When Do Oil Companies Flood the Market?

What to do with your investments in a period of global upheaval?

When do oil companies start to bring new supply to market or begin to build new delivery mechanisms?

Suspect Arrested After NC Woman Reports Being Set On Fire At Home

A suspect was arrested Monday after a North Carolina woman with serious burns told authorities a man had doused her with gasoline at her home and set her on fire, authorities said. The suspect was located in a wooded area behind a residence and was taken into custody without incident, the Sampson County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. The man was served with warrants on several charges including attempted murder and first-degree arson, the statement said. Firefighters and deputies were called to a structure fire Saturday night in the town of Roseboro and found a woman with burns over about two-thirds of her body, the sheriff's office said in a previous statement. The woman said a man had forced his way into her home, and that the suspect left the scene on a bicycle, according to the sheriff's statement. The woman was taken to a trauma center for treatment. Her condition wasn’t disclosed. Roseboro is a small community about 65 miles (105 kilometers) south of the state capital of Raleigh.

Iran Showed the World What We've Already Known

Trump Orders DoorDash To Promote His Tip Tax Cut

President Donald Trump had McDonald's food delivered to the Oval Office on Monday in a bid to promote his lowering of taxes on tips, and handed the driver what appeared to be a $100 bill when asked if White House staff were good tippers. Wearing a red "DoorDash Grandma" T-shirt, Sharon Simmons - from Arkansas - knocked on the door carrying two bags of fast food as the media watched. Trump answered and then took questions from reporters on a variety of topics, flanked by Simmons, who said she has saved a substantial amount of money after taxes on tips were scrapped in January. With control of Congress up for grabs in November's midterm elections, Trump aides entered the year hoping to focus on promoting the strength of the U.S. economy. The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has stymied those efforts, particularly as surging oil prices have driven fuel costs higher, offsetting the effects of cuts to taxes on tips, Social Security retirement payments, overtime pay, car loan interest and state and local tax bills that were part of last year's Republican-backed tax-cut legislation. Indeed, last month, DoorDash and other companies whose business models depend on independent delivery drivers rolled out measures to try to cope with rising gas prices. When a journalist asked Simmons if the White House were good tippers, she said: "Ummm, potentially." Trump interjected, "wait," as he stuck his hand in his pocket and handed her what appeared to be a $100 bill. "Thank you, you reminded me," he said. When asked about the tip later on Fox News, Simmons said: "He took good care of me." But she did not disclose how much she was given: "I don't talk money." Simmons also diplomatically batted away questions from Trump in front of reporters. Trump asked her: "Do you think that men should play in women's sports?" To which she replied: "I really don't have an opinion on that ... I'm here about tax on tips." He also asked if she voted for him. With a smile, Simmons said: "Ummm, maybe."

The Charlie Kirk Show | April 13, 2026

The Future of Israel and Iran

Former Ambassador Dr. Michael Oren on how Israel sees this situation with Iran today, April 13, 2026

Blockade in the Strait + Swalwell Exposed

Trump: Iran Wants To Make A Deal

President Donald Trump said on Monday (April 13) that Iran wants to make a deal and that he will not come to any agreement that allows Tehran to have a nuclear weapon. "We've been called by the other side. They'd like to make a deal very badly. Very badly," said Trump. A reporter asked: "What was the sticking point over? You said it was over nuclear." Trump responded with: "It was over nuclear. Very similar. Yeah. Very good. I guess you're listening. It's over. The fact that they will never have a nuclear weapon. Iran. You marking it down? Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. And we agreed to a lot of things, but they didn't agree to that. And I think they will agree to it. I'm almost sure of it. In fact, I am sure of it. If they don't agree there's no deal. There will never be a deal. Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. And we're going to get the dust back. We'll get it back. Either we'll get it back from them or we'll take it." When asked about the end goal of the blockade, Trump responded with: "We can't let a country blackmail or extort the world because that's what they're doing. They're really blackmailing the world. We're not going to let that happen." Trump said that talks had hit a roadblock related to nuclear issues and that a "blockade" of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz had begun. He said that Iran had "called this morning" and that "they'd like to work a deal." Reuters could not immediately verify the claim.

Kamala Harris Says She Might Run For President Again

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she’s actively considering another presidential bid. She made the comments on Friday during the National Action Network’s annual convention, where more than a half-dozen Democratic 2028 presidential prospects appeared hoping to make inroads among Black voters. Host Al Sharpton asked Harris directly if she was gong to run again for president in 2028. Harris responded, “I might. I'm thinking about it." The Democrats’ next presidential primary season won’t really begin until after November’s midterm elections, but this week’s conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what should be a crowded competition. Harris drew a standing ovation and the largest crowd of any other 2028 prospect at this week's convention.

House Ethics Panel Opens Investigation Into Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee has begun an investigation into whether Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., engaged in sexual misconduct toward an employee working under his supervision, the panel announced Monday. The announcement comes one day after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor after the emergence of allegations that he continues to deny.