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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Trump imposes naval blockade on Iran after peace talks collapse

Several hours after peace talks in Pakistan ended in failure, President Trump announced the U.S. is imposing a naval blockade on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters: Iran has effectively held the strait hostage, imposing a toll and limiting oil exports. Trump's blockade aims to flip that dynamic by denying Iran the leverage it's using as a bargaining chip and preventing it from exporting its oil. - "We want to take this card from the Iranians," a senior U.S. official said.

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - "Eric may have tipped the scale": Swalwell scandal threatens surge of House expulsions

The scandal surrounding Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is rapidly ballooning and could jolt a surge of expulsion votes for at least three of his House colleagues as soon as the chamber returns from recess next week. Why it matters: Multiple members in the 119th Congress accused of grave misbehavior have so far survived every push to oust them. The bill may finally be coming due. - Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced plans to force a vote next week to expel Swalwell, who is facing allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment, which he denies. - Democrats plan to counter with a vote to expel Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), as Axios first reported . - If those votes succeed — which may be a long-shot, given that expulsion…

HUFFPOST - Rep. Eric Swalwell's Attorney Questions 'Credibility' Of Sexual Misconduct Claims In Heated Interview

An attorney representing Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) called former supporters urging him to drop out of the governor's race a possible “example of a rush to judgment.”

HUFFPOST - Dem Rips Melania Trump’s Surprise Epstein Address With A Suggestion If She 'Actually Wants To Help'

“We absolutely would like to talk to the first lady, if she has information, anyone has information about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and their horrific crimes against women and children,” Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) said.