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Rep. Tony Gonzales, Rep Eric Swalwell resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct claims

Swalwell announced he would leave Congress after allegations surfaced, which he denied.

Rep. Tony Gonzales, Rep Eric Swalwell resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct claims
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Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced they would leave Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell denies the allegations; the article says new allegations against Gonzales surfaced last week.

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Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Outlets report that Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. The House Ethics Committee had opened an investigation, and lawmakers had called for action. Left-leaning outlets frame the departures as an accountability reckoning, with some extending the criticism to Congress as an institution. Center outlets emphasize the ethics inquiry, possible House action and how Congress handles misconduct cases. Right-leaning outlets stress the allegations and expulsion calls, with several focusing on Democratic leaders’ response.

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