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The Ravenswood Generating Station, a power plant, is seen in Queens, New York City

Nation Apr 16

Rising energy costs force some states to reassess ambitious climate goals

By Michael Hill

Politics Apr 14

Woman with sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell holds a press conference, in Beverly Hills
WATCH: Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Rep. Eric Swalwell in news conference with lawyers

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

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Nation Apr 14

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holds a two-day job fair in Arlington
Man shot by ICE in California has been arrested by the FBI, attorney says

A man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in central California last week was arrested Monday by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital, his attorney said.

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Politics Apr 14

Participants at the Stand Up for Science march in Sacramento
The candidates still in the running for California governor

The race for California governor has been upended this week by Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit.

By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

Politics Apr 14

California Democratic Convention held in San Francisco
What happens to the California governor's race after Swalwell's exit?

In a crowded race with no clear leader in the heavily Democratic state, Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit presents an opportunity for his one-time rivals to pick off former supporters just weeks before mail ballots go to voters.

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

Apr 13

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Swalwell resigning from Congress after sexual assault accusations

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced he will resign his seat in Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Swalwell denied the charges, but also dropped his bid to become the next governor of California. Congressional correspondent…

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Apr 13

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

The decision caps a swift political fall for the seven-term lawmaker, who had been seen as a frontrunner in California’s gubernatorial race.

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Apr 13

House Ethics Committee investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The announcement comes one day after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor after the emergence of allegations that he continues to deny.

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Apr 13

Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s…

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Apr 08

California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots

By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

The dispute started earlier this year when Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized 1,000 boxes of election materials to investigate a complaint from a local citizens group about the ballot count from a November 2025 special election on redistricting.

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