Politics Jun 16 What to watch in midterm primaries and runoffs in Alabama, Georgia, D.C. and more President Donald Trump has been at the center of this year's midterm campaigns, and his influence will be tested in different ways Tuesday as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries. By Jonathan J. Cooper, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press
Politics Apr 15 Sexual abuse allegations spur calls for a broader reckoning in Congress Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of the women of Capitol Hill, the moment of accountability was years in the making — and far from enough. 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
Apr 14 The candidates still in the running for California governor By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press The race for California governor has been upended this week by Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit. Continue reading
Apr 14 What happens to the California governor's race after Swalwell's exit? By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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