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Swalwell and Gonzales scandals expose an ugly truth: Washington is built to protect its worst political creeps

ANALYSIS: The tight margins in Congress, raw power plays and a lack of political will constantly forces female victms to remain silent and women members of Congress to force their leaders to do the right thing, Eric Garcia writes.

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‘I’m running to be the next governor’: Jimmy Kimmel celebrated Eric Swalwell on live TV. Then went dead silent when the rape allegations hit

Didn’t address the elephant in the room.

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Congress is facing its own #MeToo moment. It might not be enough to clean out the ‘cesspool’

ANALYSIS: Even with the resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, Marjorie Taylor Greene says Congress is ‘still a cesspool.’ History tells us she is probably right, writes Rhian Lubin

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Accountability push turns to Cherfilus-McCormick, Mills

With two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct gone, lawmakers are trying to add two more members accused of other ethics violations — Florida Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Cory Mills — to the chopping block. Calls for the two to resign are not spread equally. Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat accused of using…

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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…

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Eric Swalwell summoned by FBI as bets are placed on his arrest

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A Second Case Emerges: Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Now Faces Child Abuse Conviction

Another defendant pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has agreed to plead guilty in a separate federal child exploitation case, after a judge ruled that President Donald Trump's pardon did not wipe away charges tied to alleged sexual abuse material and exploitation discovered…

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Trump Jr.-Backed Combat Sports Firm Targets Federal Defense and Police Budgets: What Is MMA.INC?

An Australia-based mixed martial arts company backed by Donald Trump Jr. is seeking U.S. government business to train military personnel and law enforcement officers, according to current reporting and company disclosures, a move that is already drawing attention because of the firm's ties to the president's inner circle.

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As Swalwell fallout continues, Gallego faces scrutiny for friendship

One day after Sen. Ruben Gallego said he was “betrayed” by good friend Eric Swalwell, a New York lawmaker is calling on Gallego to release communications between him and the former California congressman. “Yesterday we heard claims of drugging, choking, rape,” said Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., said, referring to news…

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First Thing: US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says

A Pakistani official said he expected talks to restart soon, but it may take longer than Trump suggested. Plus: how to stop catastrophizing? Here’s what experts say

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House Democrats file six articles of impeachment against defense secretary Pete Hegseth – US politics live

Lawmakers accuse Hegseth of ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’ in relation to attack on Iran, deadly strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats and sharing classified information on Signal

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Kash Patel invites Eric Swalwell to speak to FBI over sexual assault claims as Polymarket launches odds on his arrest

Eric Swalwell has vehemently denied the claims against him, describing them as ‘false allegations’ in a statement

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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…

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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.

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10 Photos of Lonna Drewes: Fifth Woman to Accuse Rep Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault

Representative Eric Swalwell is accused of sexual assault by Lonna Drewes, marking the fifth allegation against him. Drewes, a model and entrepreneur, claims she was drugged and raped by Swalwell.

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Eric Swalwell Accuser Details Chilling Hotel Room Rape and 'Drugging' in Bombshell Press Conference

Lonna Drewes has publicly accused former congressman Eric Swalwell of drugging, raping and choking her in a hotel room, allegations he has broadly denied. Her claims follow earlier reports from multiple women and come after his abrupt resignation from Congress and exit from the California governor's race.

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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…

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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

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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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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

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