Donald Trump has said the US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the strategic waterway. Key US politics stories from Sunday 12 April at a glance Donald Trump has said the US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the...

Democratic congressman, running to replace Gavin Newsom, has faced multiple accusations Representative Eric Swalwell, the Democratic frontrunner in the fiercely contested race to be governor of California, has suspended his campaign amid a series of sexual assault and misconduct allegations by a...

Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell calls them false but apologized to his supporters and family. (Image credit: Rich Pedroncelli)

'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.

Joel Gilbert, who mailed anti-Barack Obama film to voters in 2012, accuses congressman of violating immigration law Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox California Democrat Eric Swalwell’s decision to suspend his campaign for governor on Sunday, even as he...