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Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Representative Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and assault.

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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Rep. Eric Swalwell said he will resign from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation. He continues to deny the allegations, and the committee said its investigation does not itself indicate a violation.

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Swalwell Resigns from Congress and Ends California Governor Bid

Outlets report that Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign and announced he would resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations, which he denied. Left-leaning outlets emphasize calls for accountability from within his party, with some attention to the governor’s race. Center outlets follow the allegations, denials, lawmakers’ responses and official developments. Right-leaning outlets stress calls for expulsion or resignation, with some framing those calls as evidence of Democratic divisions.

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