Morning Digest: Swalwell and Gonzales both say they'll resign from Congress
Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress following sexual assault allegations and the threat of a House expulsion vote.
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Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress following sexual assault allegations and the threat of a House expulsion vote.
Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) announced their resignations from Congress following sexual misconduct and ethics scandals, preempting expected expulsion votes and House Ethics Committee investigations.
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While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
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