Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced he was planning to resign from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations, leading top Democrats in the U.S. Senate to praise the decision.
'Smart decision': Swalwell's resignation spurs praise from both parties after bombshell allegations emerge
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Fri 23:12 - The Hill
Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations
Sat 13:33 - Washington Examiner
Swalwell calls sexual assault allegations ‘flat false’ and promises to ‘fight’
Sun 21:12 - Al Jazeera English
Eric Swalwell exits California governor race after sex assault allegations
Mon 00:59 - NPR
Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor
Mon 06:15 - Sky News (UK)
California governor candidate quits race following sexual assault allegations
Mon 08:45 - NPR
Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegations
Mon 15:25 - The Hill
These Democrats are calling on Swalwell to leave Congress
Mon 18:00 - Fox News
Swalwell faces House ethics probe over alleged sexual misconduct as expulsion threat looms
Mon 21:41 - Fox News
Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations torpedoed gubernatorial bid
Mon 21:49 - NPR
Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations
Mon 22:29 - Sky News (UK)
Democrat resigns from Congress following sexual assault allegations
Mon 22:54 - Fox News
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