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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct that triggered a House Ethics investigation.
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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 amid separate ethics scandals and sexual misconduct allegations, averting potential expulsion votes by their House colleagues.
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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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