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Who is Lonna Drewes? Fifth woman alleges sexual misconduct by Eric Swalwell as Democrat resigns from post

Lonna Drewes came forward as the fifth woman to publicly accuse California Democrat and Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct. Drewes is a former model and software company owner. She appeared at a press conference in Beverly Hills alongside her attorney, Lisa Bloom. She detailed an alleged incident from 2018…

The Times of India

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two men

The Guardian - US

Fifth Eric Swalwell accuser comes forward with allegations against lawmaker

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Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales formally submit resignations from Congress

Swalwell's resignation took effect Tuesday afternoon, whereas Gonzales' is effective later tonight.

Axios

New Accusation Against Eric Swalwell Includes Claims of Drugging, Choking and Rape

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced a new and graphic public accusation Tuesday after Lonna Drewes appeared at a Beverly Hills press conference and alleged that the California Democrat drugged, raped, and choked her during an encounter in 2018, saying she lost consciousness and believed she was dying.

Latin Times

California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018

A California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 and now plans to make a report to law enforcement

The Independent UK

In Congress, ‘see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil’

Two congressmen whose staff members accused them of sexual misconduct resigned Tuesday, leaving calls for reform and accountability in their wake. Now, House veterans and victim advocates warn the departure of Reps. Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas won’t — and shouldn’t — be the end of Congress’s…

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New accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 2018

Lonna Drewes alleges Democratic congressman drugged and raped her at hotel

The Guardian - US

Swalwell’s shock exit throws California governor’s race into disarray: ‘This really tosses the table over’

The contest to replace Gavin Newsom was already bizarre – now after the downfall of its apparent frontrunner, the state’s Democrats are scrambling

The Guardian - US

Swalwell Accusers Say They Wanted To Stop Him From Hurting Others, Campaign Was Making Them 'Sick'

Two of the women who have accused California Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct have revealed why they felt they had to come forward and share their stories.

International Business Times

Loose Lips, Slipped Ships

Plus: The U.S. blockade of Iran begins, oil prices dip, D.C. fights its war against curbside "streateries," and more...

Reason

Two More Representatives Could Be Next in Expanding Ethics Crackdown After Swalwell and Gonzales' Exit

As Rep. Eric Swalwell prepares to leave Congress and Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will step down, attention in the House is shifting to whether two more embattled lawmakers could soon face their own reckoning.

Latin Times

First Thing: US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes

Iran says Americans will be hit with higher fuel prices due to the blockade. Plus, summers are growing longer globally

The Guardian - UK

New Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged her drink before ‘raping and choking’ her in hotel

California representative resigning from Congress over sexual assault allegations but has insisted they are untrue and pledged to ‘fight them with everything that I have’

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Latin Times

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Both Exit the House amid separate sexual misconduct scandals

Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress, and Republican Tony Gonzales said he would retire from the House, turning a fast-moving scandal into a stunning double exit that has rattled Capitol Hill and intensified scrutiny of lawmakers facing sexual misconduct allegations.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Next? Viral X Warning Triggers Resignation Fears as Gonzales and Swalwell Quit Same Night Amid Sex Scandals

US Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign amid sexual misconduct and affair allegations, raising concerns about possible additional resignations and accountability issues in Congress.

The Guardian - US

Eric Swalwell officially resigns from House; Los Angeles county sheriff investigating rape allegation against him –as it happened

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International Business Times UK

Who Are Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell? Two Congressmen Resign Same Night Over Explosive Sexual Misconduct Scandals

Republican Tony Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress on the same night as both faced bipartisan expulsion votes over sexual misconduct allegations.

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The Texas Tribune

Rep. Tony Gonzales resigns from Congress amid backlash over sexual misconduct allegations

House members were set to vote this week on expelling both the San Antonio Republican and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gonzales’ announcement came shortly after Swalwell said he would step down.

The Independent UK

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales to retire from Congress after House opens inquiry into affair with former staffer

The embattled congressman admitted in March after months of allegations that he‘d had an inappropriate relationship with an aide who later died by suicide

Axios

Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress

The California Democrat said it is "wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties."

Reason

Is the War in Iran Totally Pointless?

Plus: Viktor Orbán loses in Hungary, Kamala Harris and Eric Swalwell raise questions about Democratic candidate quality, and Anthropic’s newest AI model is too dangerous to release

The Independent UK

Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

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The Independent UK

California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

Swalwell has fiercely denied any allegations of sexual misconduct, but apologized to his constituents for his past ‘mistakes in judgment’

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Notorious liar George Santos again mentions House basement ‘cages’ post Swalwell controversy

Alleges Nancy Mace, others, guilty of misconduct.

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