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‘We can’t wait forever’: Ethics Committee under scrutiny 

The resignation of two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct has drawn renewed scrutiny of the House Ethics Committee. The 10-member committee, which is composed of five Republicans and five Democrats, had announced investigations of Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, when they resigned. The committee, which is considered…

Roll Call · Apr 15

Newsom sets summer special election for Swalwell’s seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued a proclamation Tuesday setting up an Aug. 18 special election to fill the remaining term of Democratic former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned in the face of multiple sexual misconduct allegations.  A special primary election for California’s 14th District will take place on…

Roll Call · Apr 15

10 Photos of Ruben Gallego's Wife Sydney Barron and Kids Amid Ally Eric Swalwell's 'Making-Out' Video With Another Woman

Senator Ruben Gallego navigates the fallout from Eric Swalwell's scandal, emphasizing his family values and denying involvement.

International Business Times UK · Apr 15

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 · Apr 14

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 · Apr 14

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 · Apr 14

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.

Latin Times · Apr 14

Texas Republican Rep whose staffer died after setting herself on fire announces retirement, but nobody’s letting him go quietly

Trump insisted this guy "WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!”

We Got This Covered · Apr 14

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.

International Business Times UK · Apr 14

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

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The Guardian - US · Apr 14