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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
Tue 13:06 - The Hill
Live updates: Rubio brings Israel, Lebanon to table; House returns amid Swalwell, Gonzales upheaval
Tue 13:12 - La Libre (BE)
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns after sexual assault accusations
Tue 14:58 - Fox News
Kash Patel taunts Swalwell with FBI sit-down as resignation fallout grows
Tue 15:09 - The Hill
Swalwell accusers respond to resignation in televised interview
Tue 16:23 - The Hill
Luna says Swalwell 'may go to jail' with 'more disgusting stuff coming out'
Tue 16:32 - Fox News
5th accuser comes forward against Rep Eric Swalwell ahead of expected resignation
Tue 16:32 - La Libre (BE)
Democrats and Republicans hunt down the bad apples in their ranks
Tue 22:42 - The Hill
Rep. Cory Mills responds to expulsion talk in wake of Swalwell, Gonzales resignations
Tue 23:51 - The Hill
Newsom sets special election date for Swalwell seat
Wed 00:30 - Washington Examiner
Newsom sets date for special election to fill Swalwell’s House seat
Wed 00:59 - Washington Post
Woman accuses Eric Swalwell of rape in 2018, reports it to authorities
Wed 03:11 - The Hill
Miller on Swalwell: Dems have ‘blackmail files’ for when it suits them
Wed 12:40 - Fox News
Gavin Newsom sets August 2026 special election to fill Eric Swalwell's vacant congressional seat
Fri 10:14 - Washington Examiner
Swalwell collapse creates opening for a new Democratic ‘Resistance’ leader
Fri 12:00 - The Hill
Fraud could be the last nail in the coffin for Gavin Newsom’s presidential hopes
Sat 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Newsom faces catch-22 in splintered governor’s race
Sun 10:30 - National Review
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