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Eric Swalwell's attorney is talking. After a 2nd rape accuser came forward this week, Swalwell's attorney launched a public defense that centered on this idea: regret is not rape.  His attorney went on to suggest there are reasons -- beyond politics -- for why accusers have come forward now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Democrats have filed six articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.  The lawmakers make serious allegations against Hegseth for his handling of the war in Iran and his leadership choices. The resolution says Hegseth violated the law of armed conflict and targeted civilians, and claims the defense secretary abused his power and politicized our armed forces.  See...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police have confirmed to an Australian news outlet they are investigating pop star Katy Perry after claims made by Ruby Rose regarding a 2010 incident. Rose went on social media first, detailing an alleged sexual assault by Perry at a Melbourne nightclub. Perry has categorically denied the incident and posted a message to fans in response to Rose’s allegations.  See omnystudio....

A fifth woman has come forward, accusing Congressman Eric Swalwell of rape. Lana Drewes just held a powerful, emotional press conference where she detailed a horrific account of what she says happened in a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2018. She describes being incapacitated from one glass of wine and then being choked so violently she lost consciousness. Drewes announced she was going straight to l...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced their resignation from Congress on Monday. Both lawmakers were facing possible expulsion from the House looming later this week with accusations of sexual misconduct surrounding both of them.  Swalwell also recently dropped his bid to become California’s next Governor after a criminal investigation was opened in NY looking into rape...

After 5 days in Bahamian police custody, 58-year-old Brian Hooker is a free man. His wife, Lynette remains missing after he claims she fell overboard from their 8 foot dinghy in rough seas. News outlets have revealed text messages where Lynette described a rocky relationship, saying she “can’t be out there with him” referring to boating with Brian. Despite suggestions of foul pla...

The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner has officially been charged with first degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse after Kepner was found asphyxiated, under her bed on a Carnival cruise ship in November of last year. Her step-brother is being charged as an adult and prosecutors say he is “a danger to others” claiming he committed “the most serious, egregious and violativ...

Is he for real? President Trump is insisting what some are calling a blasphemous image of him as Jesus, was actually only meant to show him as a doctor. Trump has taken down the post, after leaving it up for a full 14 hours, giving conservative pundits plenty of time to criticize him, several even calling him the “antichrist.” Trump did not apologize, but instead blamed the fake news f...

On a flight headed to Algeria, Pope Leo began his 10 day tour of African nations with a response to President Trump’s social media attack on him. The Pope saying he has no fear of the Trump Administration and went even further to say he believes it is his calling to “speak loudly” about the message of the Gospel.  Pope Leo even got in an unexpected jab about Trump’s Tr...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Congressman Eric Swalwell has officially ended his bid for Governor, announcing on X late Sunday that it’s his fight to face false allegations, not his campaign’s. Swalwell is facing a criminal investigation in Manhattan for an alleged rape of a former staffer in 2024 and a possible expulsion vote in Congress this week. DHS has also opened an investigation into the Congressm...

President Trump directly attacked the world’s first American Pope on Sunday via a lengthy Truth Social post. He doubled down on his criticism of Pope Leo when he was boarding Air Force One, telling reporters he’s not a fan of the Pope. Even though the Vatican has not responded to the shocking words from the President, several Catholics leaders have, one Archbishop saying he is “d...

Kato Kaelin was a key witness in the O.J. Simpson trial. He shares behind-the-scenes moments, where he thinks the prosecution made mistakes, and his private conversation with Barbara Walters as the verdict was read.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are hearing directly from 58-year-old Brian Hooker’s attorney, who says his client was interrogated for more than 3 hours “in relation to causing harm which resulted in his wife’s death.” Police must charge Hooker in connection with the disappearance of Lynette Hooker by Monday evening, or he will be released. Despite a week of searching, Lynette’s body has not bee...

John List meticulously murdered his entire family in 1971 before fleeing the state, creating an entirely new life for himself, and avoiding arrest for nearly 18 years. How did he manage to get away with his atrocious crimes? What was his motive for killing his wife, three children and his mother? When he later remarried under a different persona, did his new wife ever suspect him to be a killer? S...

The developing story surrounding the rape allegations from a former staffer of Congressman Eric Swalwell have sparked multiple conversations. Calls to believe all women, to stand with accusers are necessary and important, but can we have a conversation with our daughters and the young women in our lives about decisions they make that can lead to unintended consequences?  See omnystudio.com/li...

The Manhattan DA’s office has opened a criminal investigation into the allegations made by Congressman Eric Swalwell’s former staff member who claims Swalwell raped her in a New York City hotel room in 2024. The young woman made several allegations against the leading Democratic candidate for California Governor that spanned several years along with 3 other women who made allegations o...

There are growing calls for California Congressman Eric Swalwell  to drop out of the race for Governor amid accusations of sexual assault and sexually inappropriate behavior with other young women. At least four women have spoken out detailing several alleged incidents, all of which Congressman Swalwell has denied. Swalwell is a married father of three who has been a member of Congress since...

A child escapes a home emaciated with duct tape around his ankles and wrists, desperate for help. In this episode, therapist Natasha Helfer unpacks the disturbing case behind The Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story and how a trusted parenting influencer like Ruby Franke became involved. We explore how religious authority, unchecked influence, and social media power may have enabled the abu...

58-year-old Brian Hooker told a friend via text that his wife fell overboard in choppy seas and “swam towards the sailboat” the night she went missing in the Bahamas. Hooker’s texts to a friend reveal new and inconsistent information surrounding the disappearance of 55-year-old Lynette Hooker. Hooker remains behind bars, and has not yet been charged in his wife’s disappeara...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A three judge panel is weighing whether to acquit Sean “Diddy” Combs or reduce the 50 month sentence he received at trial. Comb’s attorneys argued their client received the highest sentence ever imposed for the prostitution crimes he was convicted of last summer. The prosecution insisted that Comb’s sentencing was appropriate and below federal guidelines. After the two hour...

We knew the First Lady was scheduled to give a press conference today, but it’s fair to say no one was expecting Melania Trump to talk about and distance herself from Jeffrey Epstein. It’s obviously a subject President Trump has repeatedly tried to move on from, so it’s puzzling to understand why Melania chose now to address rumors no one was talking about in the first place. See...