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Washington Post • April 14, 2026 00:48

Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales say they’ll leave Congress ahead of possible expulsion votes

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The departures of a Democrat and Republican would not immediately alter the balance of power in the House, where the GOP holds a razor-thin majority.

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Fri 20:41 - Politico

Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation - Politico

Fri 20:51 - KRON4

Former Swalwell staffer claims gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her: report - KRON4

Fri 21:07 - Sacramento Bee

Allies pressure Swalwell to quit governor’s race over sexual assault allegations - Sacramento Bee

Fri 21:59 - Washington Examiner

Ex-staffer claims Swalwell sexually assaulted her. He denies allegations

Fri 22:16 - CalMatters

Supporters flee Swalwell’s governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assault - CalMatters

Fri 22:29 - CNN

Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her - CNN

Fri 22:50 - NBC News

Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated - NBC News

Fri 23:12 - San Francisco Chronicle

Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her - San Francisco Chronicle

Sat 00:45 - Fox News

Pelosi, California Dems slam Swalwell over bombshell sexual assault allegations: 'Indefensible'

Sat 03:51 - Washington Post

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer

Sat 06:51 - The Washington Post

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer - The Washington Post

Sat 12:04 - The Hill

Swalwell calls sexual assault claims 'flat false' as pressure mounts to drop governor bid

Sat 12:46 - Washington Examiner

Swalwell’s baggage on full display as California governor bid hits turbulence

Sat 13:00 - TODAY.com

Former Staffer Accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault - TODAY.com

Sat 13:09 - Fox News

Swalwell ripped for changing his tune on how sexual assault victims 'deserve to be heard'

Sat 13:17 - The Hill

Democratic leaders press Swalwell to exit governor's race over assault claims

Sat 14:30 - Fox News

Swalwell calls sexual misconduct allegations 'flat out false,' says he will fight them 'with everything'

Sat 14:51 - The Desert Sun

Congressman Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer - The Desert Sun

Sat 15:08 - The Hill

Luna moves to oust Swalwell from House over assault allegations

Sat 18:40 - Fox News

House Republican plans motion to oust Swalwell from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Sat 20:06 - Washington Examiner

Manhattan DA opens investigation into Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

Sat 20:18 - The Hill

Manhattan DA to investigate Swalwell over sexual assault allegation

Sun 03:14 - Washington Examiner

Swalwell staffers ‘horrified’ by sexual assault allegations

Sun 04:16 - Fox News

Eric Swalwell accused of paying nanny with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization

Sun 13:29 - The Hill

First Democrat calls for Swalwell to resign from House over sexual assault allegations

Sun 15:19 - The Hill

House lawmakers, on both sides of the aisle, call on Swalwell, Gonzales to resign amid misconduct allegations

Sun 19:47 - Washington Examiner

Jayapal backs expelling Swalwell and Gonzales over sexual misconduct allegations

Sun 20:44 - Washington Examiner

Mark Warner says Swalwell should drop California governor bid if allegations are true

Sun 22:38 - Washington Examiner

DHS investigating Swalwell over claims he kept nanny in US illegally

Sun 23:00 - Fox News

California reporter claims Eric Swalwell’s conduct ‘was known,’ raises questions about local support

Sun 23:58 - The Hill

DHS probes Swalwell over allegations of hiring nanny illegally

Mon 00:49 - Washington Post

Swalwell suspends campaign for Calif. governor amid growing rancor over sexual misconduct claims

Mon 00:56 - The Hill

Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor

Mon 01:00 - Fox News

Senate Democrat avoids answering whether Swalwell should resign from Congress

Mon 01:00 - Fox News

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying claims

Mon 01:27 - Washington Examiner

Swalwell ends California gubernatorial campaign in wake of sexual assault allegations

Mon 07:00 - Fox News

Why Eric Swalwell was forced to quit California governor’s race after sexual misconduct allegations

Mon 09:40 - HLN (BE)

Democratic candidate California drops out: accused of abusing four women

Mon 10:00 - The Hill

This Week on the Hill: 6 big fights Congress faces as it returns

Mon 10:00 - The Hill

Swalwell furor engulfs others accused of wrongdoing, threatening to upend House

Mon 15:21 - National Review

Eric Swalwell Reaps What He Sows

Mon 16:07 - Washington Examiner

Does it matter that Eric Swalwell is married?

Tue 00:48 - Washington Post

Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales say they’ll leave Congress ahead of possible expulsion votes

Tue 01:57 - n-tv Politik

He wanted to become governor: Democrat Swalwell resigns after rape accusation

Tue 03:18 - The Hill

Greene: 'More members' of Congress guilty of conduct 'similar' to allegations against Swalwell, Gonzales

Tue 03:33 - France 24

Two congressmen resign as US House faces rare expulsions over scandals

Tue 05:17 - Washington Examiner

Kash Patel invites Eric Swalwell for a ‘sit down with the FBI’

Tue 10:00 - The Hill

Swalwell, Gonzales exits shift spotlight to other embattled lawmakers

Tue 10:00 - Fox News

JONATHAN TURLEY: Eric Swalwell's enablers knew the truth — and protected him anyway

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CNN

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22:29

Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her - CNN

Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her  CNN

CalMatters

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22:16

Supporters flee Swalwell’s governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assault - CalMatters

Supporters flee Swalwell’s governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assault  CalMatters

Fox News

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10:00

JONATHAN TURLEY: Eric Swalwell's enablers knew the truth — and protected him anyway

Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation marks a dramatic fall as former allies like Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Ruben Gallego distance themselves from him.

07:00

Why Eric Swalwell was forced to quit California governor’s race after sexual misconduct allegations

Multiple women accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct as the former gubernatorial frontrunner suspends his campaign for California's highest office.

01:00

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying claims

Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped his bid for California governor after a growing number of Democrats called on him to step aside following a bombshell report.

01:00

Senate Democrat avoids answering whether Swalwell should resign from Congress

Sen. Mark Warner declined to say whether Rep. Eric Swalwell should resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women Sunday.

23:00

California reporter claims Eric Swalwell’s conduct ‘was known,’ raises questions about local support

East Bay journalist Steve Tavares claimed allegations about Eric Swalwell's behavior toward women were known by local officials after his 2013 election.

04:16

Eric Swalwell accused of paying nanny with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization

Two complaints allege Rep. Eric Swalwell violated immigration and employment laws to keep his nanny in the U.S. using campaign funds as payment.

18:40

House Republican plans motion to oust Swalwell from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna filed a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell from Congress in response to accusations of sexual assault from at least four former female staffers in his …

14:30

Swalwell calls sexual misconduct allegations 'flat out false,' says he will fight them 'with everything'

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said the recent sexual assault accusations toward him are "absolutely false" amid his bid for governor of California.

13:09

Swalwell ripped for changing his tune on how sexual assault victims 'deserve to be heard'

Rep. Eric Swalwell's calls on lawmakers to hear out women raising allegations against Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh are clashing with cease-and-desist letters.

00:45

Pelosi, California Dems slam Swalwell over bombshell sexual assault allegations: 'Indefensible'

Eric Swalwell is facing calls to drop out of his gubernatorial race, and his longtime supporters are backing away amid allegations from accusers claiming he sexually harassed them.

France 24

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03:33

Two congressmen resign as US House faces rare expulsions over scandals

Two US lawmakers stepped down on Monday and two others faced possible expulsion amid scandals roiling Congress. Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned after misconduct allegations, while Republican Tony Gonzales said he …

HLN (BE)

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09:40

Democratic candidate California drops out: accused of abusing four women

De Democratische gouverneurskandidaat in Californië, Eric Swalwell, heeft zijn campagne opgeschort vanwege beschuldigingen van seksueel misbruik. Vrijdag berichtten Amerikaanse media over het vermeende misbruik van minstens vier vrouwen. Hij kwam …

KRON4

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20:51

Former Swalwell staffer claims gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her: report - KRON4

Former Swalwell staffer claims gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her: report  KRON4

NBC News

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22:50

Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated - NBC News

Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated  NBC News

National Review

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15:21

Eric Swalwell Reaps What He Sows

The California Dem is now claiming to be a victim of the very game he himself chose to play.

Politico

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20:41

Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation - Politico

Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation  Politico

Sacramento Bee

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21:07

Allies pressure Swalwell to quit governor’s race over sexual assault allegations - Sacramento Bee

Allies pressure Swalwell to quit governor’s race over sexual assault allegations  Sacramento Bee

San Francisco Chronicle

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23:12

Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her - San Francisco Chronicle

Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her  San Francisco Chronicle

TODAY.com

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13:00

Former Staffer Accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault - TODAY.com

Former Staffer Accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault  TODAY.com

The Desert Sun

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14:51

Congressman Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer - The Desert Sun

Congressman Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer  The Desert Sun

The Hill

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10:00

Swalwell, Gonzales exits shift spotlight to other embattled lawmakers

The dual announcements from Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Monday that they plan to exit Congress have shifted the spotlight to two other members embroiled in …

03:18

Greene: 'More members' of Congress guilty of conduct 'similar' to allegations against Swalwell, Gonzales

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Monday that she believes more members of Congress are guilty of conduct “similar” to what Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) …

10:00

This Week on the Hill: 6 big fights Congress faces as it returns

Lawmakers are returning to Washington after a two-week recess to a packed and politically fraught agenda. The weekend saw a growing wave of bipartisan calls for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) …

10:00

Swalwell furor engulfs others accused of wrongdoing, threatening to upend House

Bipartisan furor over sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is cascading into calls to expel not only him, but three other members — two Republicans and a Democrat …

00:56

Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced on Sunday that he would be suspending his campaign for governor — just over 48 hours after initial reports alleging that the congressman, and one …

23:58

DHS probes Swalwell over allegations of hiring nanny illegally

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who has recently faced sexual assault allegations, over allegations of hiring a nanny illegally. In a statement …

15:19

House lawmakers, on both sides of the aisle, call on Swalwell, Gonzales to resign amid misconduct allegations

A growing number of House lawmakers, including both Democrats and Republicans, are calling on Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to step aside amid sexual assault and misconduct …

13:29

First Democrat calls for Swalwell to resign from House over sexual assault allegations

Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) on Saturday became the first House Democrat to call on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to resign after the latter was accused of sexual misconduct. “I've seen …

20:18

Manhattan DA to investigate Swalwell over sexual assault allegation

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office on Saturday said it is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), the front-runner in the crowded California gubernatorial race, in connection with a sexual assault …

15:08

Luna moves to oust Swalwell from House over assault allegations

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Saturday said she would file a motion to expel California Rep. Eric Swalwell from office, after the Democrat was hit with sexual assault allegations. …

13:17

Democratic leaders press Swalwell to exit governor's race over assault claims

Top Democratic leadership and key party allies are calling on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to exit California’s gubernatorial race after allegations of sexual assault surfaced on Friday. Two separate reports …

12:04

Swalwell calls sexual assault claims 'flat false' as pressure mounts to drop governor bid

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) firmly denied allegations of sexual assault that emerged on Friday, as calls mount for the lawmaker to drop his campaign for California governor. A former …

The Washington Post

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06:51

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer - The Washington Post

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer  The Washington Post

Washington Examiner

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05:17

Kash Patel invites Eric Swalwell for a ‘sit down with the FBI’

FBI Director Kash Patel invited former Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) to have a conversation with the law enforcement agency regarding the multiple accusations of misconduct leveled …

16:07

Does it matter that Eric Swalwell is married?

Multiple women have accused Eric Swalwell of all sorts of sexual misconduct, with incidents ranging from gross advances to obscene text messages to rape. You could watch a lot of …

01:27

Swalwell ends California gubernatorial campaign in wake of sexual assault allegations

Embattled Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has ended his California gubernatorial campaign, a decision that comes days after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. “I am suspending my campaign for …

22:38

DHS investigating Swalwell over claims he kept nanny in US illegally

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating embattled Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) over allegations that he kept his family’s Brazilian nanny employed in the United States after her temporary visa …

20:44

Mark Warner says Swalwell should drop California governor bid if allegations are true

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) said he wants to hear Rep. Eric Swalwell’s “side of the story” before “weighing in” on the 2026 gubernatorial race in California. Swalwell is facing growing …

19:47

Jayapal backs expelling Swalwell and Gonzales over sexual misconduct allegations

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) on Sunday expressed support for expelling two lawmakers from Congress who have been accused of sexual misconduct.  The sexual misconduct allegations from the two men’s former …

03:14

Swalwell staffers ‘horrified’ by sexual assault allegations

Congressional and campaign staffers for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) have condemned the recent sexual assault allegations against their embattled boss, urging the public to support the four accusers. “As leaders …

20:06

Manhattan DA opens investigation into Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, led by Trump foe Alvin Bragg, has opened an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) over sexual assault allegations made by one of his former …

12:46

Swalwell’s baggage on full display as California governor bid hits turbulence

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) had emerged as both a top contender and a top target in California’s crowded gubernatorial race. In recent weeks, opponents have taken aim at him on multiple fronts, …

21:59

Ex-staffer claims Swalwell sexually assaulted her. He denies allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has denied a report that emerged Friday afternoon accusing him of sexual misconduct, a story that has been teased for days as the race for California …

Washington Post

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00:49

Swalwell suspends campaign for Calif. governor amid growing rancor over sexual misconduct claims

Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers said they would be in favor of voting to expel Swalwell, as well as Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who both face misconduct allegations.

03:51

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer

Supporters of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign withdrew support, including two congressmen who chaired his campaign and two senators who endorsed his bid. Swalwell denied the allegations.

n-tv Politik

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01:57

He wanted to become governor: Democrat Swalwell resigns after rape accusation

Unter US-Demokraten ist Eric Swalwell eine Größe: 2019 wollte er Präsident werden, gerade noch war er Favorit für das Amt des Gouverneurs von Kalifornien. Nun kosten ihn Vergewaltigungsvorwürfe seinen Sitz …