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.

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Swalwell's 'best friend' in Congress turns on him after bombshell allegations torpedo his political career

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., distanced himself from Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., calling him unfit for Congress after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

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Embattled Rep Tony Gonzales announces plans to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations

Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, will resign from Congress after facing sexual misconduct allegations.

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Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations torpedoed gubernatorial bid

Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress following a bombshell Chronicle report and the collapse of his California governor campaign.

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Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations

Swalwell's resignation follows allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women against the California Democrat.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegations

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

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Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor

The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell calls them false but apologized to his supporters and family.

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Democrat resigns from Congress following sexual assault allegations

A Democratic representative has said he will resign from Congress following sexual assault allegations.

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California governor candidate quits race following sexual assault allegations

A Democratic representative running for California governor has dropped out of the race following sexual assault allegations he denies.

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These Democrats are calling on Swalwell to leave Congress

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who on Sunday suspended his campaign for California's governor amid sexual assault allegations he has denied, is now facing pressure from fellow congressional Democrats to leave …

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Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) campaign for California governor lost two co-chairs and key endorsements on Friday after the San Francisco Chronicle reported on allegations that he sexually assaulted a former …

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Swalwell calls sexual assault allegations ‘flat false’ and promises to ‘fight’

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), who is running for governor of California, is challenging the veracity of the sexual assault allegations brought against him. Earlier Friday, the San Francisco Chronicle broke …