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

Gonzales announced he would leave Congress after new allegations of inappropriate conduct with members of his team.

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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Tony Gonzales Announces Retirement Amid Ethics Investigation

Outlets report that Tony Gonzales announced he would leave Congress amid misconduct allegations and possible expulsion proceedings. Left-leaning outlets link his retirement announcement to the prospect of an expulsion vote and to Eric Swalwell’s departure. Center outlets place the departures within a broader congressional ethics and oversight crisis. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the scandals and possible expulsions, with some also focusing on the House’s disciplinary response.

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