Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he’s stepping down from Congress
Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation minutes before Gonzales amid separate allegations of sexual misconduct with a former staffer.
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Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation minutes before Gonzales amid separate allegations of sexual misconduct with a former staffer.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Republican Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas announced his resignation from Congress following an ethics investigation into an affair with a staffer and allegations of sexual harassment. The move came simultaneously with Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation amid similar misconduct allegations.
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