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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from multiple women.
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Two U.S. House members, Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, resigned following scandals, while Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Cory Mills face potential expulsion. These departures and disciplinary actions could further narrow the slim Republican majority.
facing potential expulsion
Cherfilus-McCormick's version of this story ↗
urged resignation
criticized colleagues
proposed expulsion resolution
criticized abuse of power
called for resignations
Media outlets across the political spectrum are providing uniformly negative coverage of Swalwell’s resignation and the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign. While center-left sources like The Daily Beast focus on the procedural pressure from the House Ethics Committee, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and The American Spectator emphasize the "ignominy" of the scandal and the increasing number of accusers.
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called for resignations
