# Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress, U.S. Hormuz Blockade Aims to Bring Iran Back to Negotiations

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Podcast: [NY POSTcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ny-postcast-7377122)
Published: 2026-04-14T10:00:00+00:00
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Rep. Eric Swalwell is resigning his seat in Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations. The U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz could bring Iran back to the negotiating table, or re-inflame tensions. https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/us-news/trump-refuses-to-apologize-to-pope-leo-xiv-over-iran-war-dispute-dismisses-backlash-against-since-deleted-jesus-post/ https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/business/meta-is-building-a-creepy-ai-clone-of-mark-zuckerberg-to-chat-with-staff-report/ https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/business/it-now-costs-over-300k-to-raise-a-child-in-the-us-really-daunting-situation-for-parents/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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