House to investigate California congressman Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations – US politics live
Representative Tony Gonzales announced he will resign from the House after admitting to an affair with a staffer who subsequently died by suicide.
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Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced their resignations following separate sexual misconduct allegations, as the House Ethics Committee launched a formal investigation into Swalwell.
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14 OUTLETSOutlets across the political spectrum are reporting on Representative Tony Gonzales's retirement following an admitted affair and a House Ethics Committee probe. While AP News focuses on the bipartisan pressure for his resignation, right-leaning outlets like the Conservative Angle emphasize "equal accountability" by frequently pairing his case with allegations against Democrat Eric Swalwell. The Guardian adds further gravity to the framing, noting the staffer involved reportedly died by suicide.
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