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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct and assault.
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40 stories · 86–88 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) resigned from Congress on Tuesday following separate investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace violations.
House Minority Leader commenting on resignations
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subject of future ethics action
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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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