Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior toward staff members.
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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior toward staff members.
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Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, sparking a broader bipartisan push to address ethics and harassment on Capitol Hill as multiple other lawmakers face separate ethics probes.
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Outlets across the spectrum are reporting on Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress and his gubernatorial bid following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Right-leaning sources like Fox News and Breitbart emphasize a "culture of silence" among Democrats and use more severe language regarding the accusations. In contrast, center and left-leaning outlets like AP News and The Intercept focus on the broader institutional reckoning in Congress and the speed of the Democratic party's response compared to past scandals.
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