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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

Eric Swalwell dropped his bid for governor. What happens to his seat in Congress?

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The Independent UK

House Ethics Committee begins probe into Rep. Eric Swalwell after sex abuse allegations

Many Democrats say they would support his expulsion alongside that of other members of Congress facing ethics investigations

The Independent UK

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee has begun an investigation into whether Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif

The Independent UK

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House Ethics Committee investigating Eric Swalwell

Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign on Sunday.

Axios

DHS Investigating Eric Swalwell Over Hiring Of a Nanny As Backlash Against Lawmaker Mounts

Embattled California representative Eric Swalwell is under investigation related to his employment of a Brazilian nanny.

International Business Times

Rep. Tony Gonzales could face expulsion from Congress amid furor over sexual misconduct

U.S. House members say they will bring resolutions to the floor this week to expel the Republican Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell. Each motion would require a two-thirds majority.

The Texas Tribune

How Democrats’ sudden reckoning with Eric Swalwell sex abuse allegations could rock the House

Growing calls to push out members of Congress over bad deeds could trigger a series of expulsion votes

The Independent UK

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Swalwell faces Ethics probe as members call for a House clean out

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday they will investigate allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. The announcement comes amid a growing bipartisan push to oust Swalwell after a handful of his former staff members accused him of sexual misconduct, and as House members seek…

Roll Call

'I have not spoken to any women...': Katie Porter on her connection to Swalwell accuser influencer Cheyenne Hunt

As Eric Swalwell quit the California Guv race in the wake of the sexual misconduct allegations against him, Katie Porter benefited the most but the fellow Democrat distanced from the behind-the-scenes of the major exposé on Eric Swalwell. The decision to quit the race came after Swalwell's campaign held the…

The Times of India

See Ya, Swalwell

Plus: Iranian negotiations fail, the U.S. blockades Iranian ports, the president picks a fight with the pope, and more...

Reason

More than 50 Former Staffers Call on Eric Swalwell to Resign From Congress After He Suspends California Governor Campaign

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday, abruptly ending a bid that had been gaining traction after a wave of sexual assault and sexual misconduct allegations triggered a fast-moving political backlash inside the Democratic Party.

Latin Times

First Thing: Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

Tehran said the move would be a breach of the ceasefire. Plus, Viktor Orbán ousted in Hungarian election in blow to global far right

The Guardian - UK

10 Photos of Eric Swalwell's Wife, Brittany Watts: How They Met, Their Children, Career, and More

Photos of Brittany Watts, wife of California Rep. Eric Swalwell, from their meeting to navigating public life and milestones amid his current sexual scandal.

International Business Times UK

Texas congressman Tony Gonzales says he will resign from House seat – as it happened

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International Business Times UK

Eric Swalwell Ends Governor Run: Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Violating Immigration Laws to Keep Brazilian Nanny in US

Eric Swalwell, a Democratic representative from California, suspends his campaign for governor following allegations of sexual misconduct and an immigration investigation.

The Independent UK

Why Eric Swalwell has been forced to drop out of California governor’s race

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Roll Call

This week: Iran war powers and expulsion talk

As Congress returns from recess, Democrats in both the House and Senate plan to force votes regarding the U.S. military’s campaign against Iran this week, just as President Donald Trump is announcing a new naval blockade amid a two-week ceasefire. “Upon our return, we will force another vote on the…

The Times of India

‘False and political’: Swalwell exits California governor race amid sexual assault allegations

Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for governor of California following multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, triggering swift political fallout and reshaping the state’s high-stakes race.

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The Guardian - US

Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations

Democratic congressman, running to replace Gavin Newsom, has faced multiple accusations

The Independent UK

Eric Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race after multiple sexual misconduct allegations

A former staffer and three other women accused Swalwell of repeatedly making unwanted sexual advances

Axios

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid misconduct allegations

"I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," the California Democrat said.

The Guardian - US

DHS investigating claim about Swalwell nanny filed by conspiracy theorist

Joel Gilbert, who mailed anti-Barack Obama film to voters in 2012, accuses congressman of violating immigration law

The Independent UK

California’s GOP will not endorse Trump favorite Steve Hilton for governor

Trump has backed former Fox News host Steve Hilton who won his endorsement a week ago

The Guardian - US

Move to expel Democrat Eric Swalwell from Congress gains bipartisan steam

Pressure mounts on Californian, who denies rape claims, and on Texan Tony Gonzales, who had affair with staffer who died by suicide

We Got This Covered

Eric Swalwell campaign for Governor unravels after SA allegations and staff exodus

The fallout was immediate.

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