Congress returns with Iran war, DHS shutdown and expulsion votes on the agenda
Representative Eric Swalwell faces a potential expulsion vote following allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.
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Representative Eric Swalwell faces a potential expulsion vote following allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.
Congress returns to face critical votes on limiting President Trump's war powers regarding Iran, ending a months-long DHS shutdown, and potential expulsion measures for members facing personal scandals.
Subject of potential expulsion vote over sexual assault allegations
Senate Majority Leader coordinating DHS reconciliation strategy
Thune's version of this story ↗
House Minority Leader pushing to curb presidential war powers
Jeffries's version of this story ↗
House Speaker managing DHS funding and FISA reauthorization
Johnson's version of this story ↗
Senate Minority Leader forcing war powers votes
Schumer's version of this story ↗
Senator meeting on reconciliation strategy
Senator meeting on reconciliation strategy
Representative forcing expulsion vote
Subject of expulsion consideration
Subject of expulsion consideration
Subject of potential expulsion vote for affair
Vice President involved in failed Iran negotiations
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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Subject of expulsion consideration
Subject of expulsion consideration
Subject of potential expulsion vote for affair
Vice President involved in failed Iran negotiations
