NPR's A Martinez speaks with former chief White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter about the planned resignations of Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales and the ethics behind them.
The ethics behind the resignations of 2 congressmen following misconduct allegations
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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
Embattled Rep Tony Gonzales announces plans to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
Tue 00:54 - Fox News
Swalwell's 'best friend' in Congress turns on him after bombshell allegations torpedo his political career
Tue 01:53 - Fox News
'Smart decision': Swalwell's resignation spurs praise from both parties after bombshell allegations emerge
Tue 08:41 - NPR
The ethics behind the resignations of 2 congressmen following misconduct allegations
Tue 09:00 - Fox News
Swalwell’s former Dem rival unloads on his ‘lightweight’ career as sexual assault allegations emerge
Tue 14:42 - Fox News
Billionaire sugar daddy kicks Swalwell out of his mansion, wants $1M back after heinous sex allegations
Tue 15:15 - Fox News
Swalwell's fall from grace sparks Democrat rush to return campaign contributions amid scrutiny
Tue 15:19 - Fox News
Pelosi distances herself from ally Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations
Tue 16:15 - Fox News
Critics blast Democrats after Swalwell resignation, say saga shows ‘how politics really works’
Tue 16:28 - The Hill
Pelosi says she had no knowledge about Swalwell's alleged behavior
Tue 16:34 - Washington Examiner
WATCH LIVE: New Swalwell accuser details sexual misconduct claims at press conference
Tue 16:46 - Fox News
Swalwell resignation collides with China-linked scandal as critics demand file release
Tue 19:07 - Fox News
Swalwell out amid sexual assault allegations after 13 years in Congress
Tue 21:12 - Fox News
‘He should go’: Senate Dems turned on Swalwell ahead of resignation announcement
Tue 21:49 - Al Jazeera English
Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct