Full Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Tonight's episode of World News Tonight with David Muir delivers a gripping mix of breaking political scandals, natural disasters, violent crimes, and cultural milestones. The story centers on the dramatic resignation of Congressman Eric Swalwell amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a harrowing account from a former model who claims he raped and choked her. His resignation comes alongside that of Texas Republican Tony Gonzalez, who stepped down following a sex scandal involving a former staffer. The episode also covers a series of severe weather events across the U.S., with over 50 million Americans under storm alerts, destructive tornadoes, and record-breaking heat. In a harrowing school shooting in Oklahoma, a principal was shot while attempting to stop a former student with two guns, surviving the attack. Meanwhile, disturbing footage from a high school shooting in southeast Turkey shows a gunman killing and wounding multiple people before taking his own life. The episode also highlights the emotional testimony of Camp Mystic directors, who faced scrutiny for failing to evacuate campers during deadly floods that killed 27 people. On a lighter note, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class, honoring icons like Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Oasis. The episode closes with a dramatic twist: Baby Jessica, the toddler famously rescued from a well in 1987, now faces domestic violence charges, and a Florida doctor is arrested for removing the wrong organ during surgery, leading to a patient’s death.