Swalwell and Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion
Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct involving former staff members.
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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct involving former staff members.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress on Tuesday under threat of imminent expulsion following separate investigations into sexual misconduct and ethical violations.
Speaker of the House
member drafting expulsion
mentioned regarding ethics
House Minority Leader
member drafting expulsion
mentioned regarding ethics
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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