Politics Apr 15 Sexual abuse allegations spur calls for a broader reckoning in Congress By Stephen Groves, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Apr 14 Watch 4:28 Sexual misconduct claims trigger resignations and broader ethics concerns in Congress After separate allegations of sexual misconduct, two members of Congress are resigning. Democrat Eric Swalwell faces multiple allegations of sexual assault. He denies the accusations. Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales’ resignation comes after he admitted to sleeping with a staffer who… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson
Politics Apr 14 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
Politics Apr 14 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 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 Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 7:52 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue reading