The Bad News Network 4.17.2026: Eric Swalwell, Kirk Moore, and AI Propoganda

Welcome to https://rangerup.com 's BNN, hosted by Nick Palmisciano and Mandatory Funday. This week, the Eric Swalwell scandal explodes as allegations, investigations, and mass staff exits rock Washington. A billionaire donor turns on him, and his political future collapses in real time. Meanwhile, a high school principal stops a school shooting with a tackle, AI deepfakes flood the internet ahead of the 2026 election, and global insanity continues as a top Ugandan general demands $1 billion and a wife. Also in today’s episode: Disney layoffs, Coachella controversy, Palestinian workers found in a garbage truck, a NYC pothole hustler making thousands per night, and a Florida doctor charged after removing the wrong organ. Plus: Trump AI drama, celebrity chaos, and more. Welcome to BNN.

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