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Fox Newspolitics7 hrs ago
Swalwell Paid Attorney Over $360,000 After Resigning from Congress and Dropping Out of Governor's Race
Eric Swalwell paid attorney Sara Azari more than $360,000 from campaign accounts after resigning from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. Fox News reported the payments based on California state records, including a $50,000 April payment and a $250,000 May payment.
nbcnews.compolitics8 days ago
Sen. Ruben Gallego withdraws endorsement of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner after rape allegation
Sen. Ruben Gallego rescinded his endorsement of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner on Monday following a rape allegation reported by Politico. The Arizona Democrat had previously withdrawn support from Eric Swalwell amid separate misconduct claims.
nypost.comfinance25 days ago
FEC Orders Eric Swalwell to Return Remaining $30,075 in Campaign Donations by July 20
The Federal Election Commission directed the former congressman to refund 16 donors after he ended his California governor bid. Swalwell dropped out in April and resigned from the U.S. House the next day.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics63 days ago
Eric Swalwell's Wife Spotted Without Wedding Ring Outside D.C. Home
Brittany Swalwell was seen without her wedding ring near the couple’s Washington, D.C. home. Her husband, Rep. Eric Swalwell, faces sexual assault and harassment accusations that ended his political career last month. His current whereabouts remain publicly unknown.
reason.compolitics63 days ago
House Launches Bipartisan Review of Sexual Misconduct Reporting After Resignations of Two Lawmakers
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are set to announce a working group focused on improving how the House handles sexual misconduct claims. The move follows last month's resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales amid separate controversies.
Semaforworld77 days ago
Gallego Discusses Response to Swalwell Allegations
Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego spoke to Semafor about his handling of sexual assault allegations against his former friend Eric Swalwell. Gallego held a press conference and addressed scrutiny directed at him amid the controversy. He expressed confidence that investigat…
Fox Newspolitics84 days ago
FACT Files Ethics Complaint Against Swalwell Over AI Fundraising Tool
A conservative ethics watchdog filed a complaint calling for a Justice Department investigation into whether former Rep. Eric Swalwell and his chief of staff used their positions to promote an AI fundraising tool. The complaint cites reports of outreach to Democratic campaigns an…
theweek.comworld86 days ago
House Ethics Committee Releases List of 20 Ongoing Congressional Misconduct Investigations
The House Ethics Committee has published a comprehensive list of congressional misconduct investigations, including 20 cases of alleged sexual misconduct. Fifteen of these cases occurred after 2017. Notable names on the list include Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales, Cory Mills, Matt…
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US House Office of Photography / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics86 days ago
Gallego Questioned on Ties to Swalwell, Misconduct Allegations
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego faces scrutiny over his friendship with former Representative Eric Swalwell, who resigned following sexual misconduct accusations. Separately, the House Ethics Committee disclosed conducting 20 investigations into lawmakers for similar allegations si…
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thehollywoodgossip.compolitics90 days ago
Boebert Seeks to Revoke Pensions of Swalwell and Gonzales After Resignations
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert announced plans to strip former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales of their taxpayer-funded pensions following their resignations over sexual misconduct allegations. Both former lawmakers are eligible for annual pensions of about $22,000 starting…
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Senate Ethics Committee to Review Allegations Against Senator as Two Lawmakers Resign Over Misconduct Claims
Allegations of misconduct against an unnamed senator were sent to the Senate Ethics Committee on Thursday following a public announcement by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. Separately, former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned this week amid sexual misconduct allegations. Sen…
nypost.comworld91 days ago
Allegations Against Eric Swalwell Include Use of Campaign Funds for Hotel Stay in Alleged Rape Incident
Eric Swalwell faces accusations of sexual misconduct from multiple women, including an alleged rape at a New York hotel in April 2024. Financial disclosures show his campaign paid for the hotel stay where the incident reportedly occurred. Swalwell has denied the allegations and r…
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Investigates Rape Allegation Against Former Congressman Eric Swalwell from 2018
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating a rape allegation reported on April 15, 2026, against former U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell, stemming from an incident in July 2018 at a West Hollywood hotel. The accuser, Lonna Drewes, stated that Swalwell lured her to…
Photo: Andy Feliciotti / Unsplashpolitics91 days ago
U.S. Congress Members Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Two members of Congress, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, have resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell denies accusations of drugging and assaulting a woman in 2018, while Gonzales admitted to an inappropriate relationship with a f…
nypost.compolitics92 days ago
Alyssa Farah Griffin Discusses Capitol Hill on The View After Swalwell Allegations
Alyssa Farah Griffin appeared on The View and described her time working on Capitol Hill, including warnings about certain individuals and observations of former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Swalwell faces accusations of rape and sexual harassment from multiple women and has resigned from…
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Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress, Exits California Gubernatorial Race After Sexual Assault Allegations
Former Democratic U.S. representative Eric Swalwell resigned on Tuesday following sexual assault allegations and calls for his resignation from staff members. He had recently dropped out of the California gubernatorial race. Podcast host Megyn Kelly referenced accusers' accounts…
Reasonpolitics92 days ago
DOJ Investigates Sexual Assault Allegations Against Former Rep. Eric Swalwell
The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into multiple sexual assault allegations against former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has resigned from Congress and ended his bid for California governor. Swalwell denies the accusations, which include claims from a fo…
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Investigates 2018 Sexual Assault Allegation Against Rep. Eric Swalwell
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department opened an investigation on Tuesday into claims that U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell raped Lonna Drewes in a West Hollywood hotel room in July 2018. Drewes detailed the allegations at a press conference in Beverly Hills on April 14, 20…
newyorker.compolitics92 days ago
Rep. Eric Swalwell Ends 2026 Gubernatorial Bid, Resigns from Congress After 13 Years
Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the 2026 California gubernatorial race on Sunday amid sexual assault and harassment allegations. He resigned from Congress two days later after serving 13 years. Swalwell had previously run a brief 2020 presidential campaign.
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Kevin Morris Contributes $29,900 to Eric Swalwell's 2024 California Gubernatorial Campaign
Kevin Morris, who has provided financial support to Hunter Biden, donated $29,900 to U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor in February 2024. Morris also contributed over $6,000 to Swalwell's House campaign in early 2023. The donations follow Morris'…
newyorker.compolitics92 days ago
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress as Sexual Assault Allegations Prompt Investigations; Separate Probe Targets Katy Perry in Australia
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress effective Tuesday after suspending his California governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assault by model Lonna Drewes. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating claims of rape in 2018. Separately,…
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US House Office of Photography / Wikimedia (Public domain)world92 days ago
Gallego Addresses Knowledge of Allegations Against Swalwell
Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego responded to questions from reporters about his awareness of sexual misconduct allegations against former California Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell. Gallego stated that Swalwell deceived him regarding the allegations. The exchange…
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Lonna Drewes Submits Texts, Photos, Journals to West Hollywood Sheriff's Station
Lonna Drewes, aged 50, handed over texts, photographs, and journal entries to the West Hollywood sheriff's station following a press conference on Tuesday. She detailed contacts with Eric Swalwell in 2018, including an alleged assault. Swalwell suspended his California governor r…
pbs.orgpolitics92 days ago
Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress; FBI Invites Him on Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday following accusations of sexual misconduct. FBI Director Kash Patel invited him to meet with agents to discuss the allegations. The exit has disrupted the California gubernatorial race, where mail-in voting begi…
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Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress and Drops Gubernatorial Bid Following Sexual Misconduct Accusations
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) resigned from Congress on April 13, 2026, and dropped out of California's gubernatorial race following allegations of sexual misconduct. Women including Ally Sammarco and Annika Albrecht accused him of sending unsolicited explicit messages and attemp…
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Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress on Monday following allegations of sexual harassment, assault, and rape by four women. Comedian Rosie O'Donnell, a past supporter, expressed heartbreak and disappointment in TikTok videos. Swalwell had suspended his California…
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Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress After Misconduct Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced on Monday that he will resign from his seat in Congress following accusations of sexual misconduct from multiple women. The allegations include sexual assault and sending unsolicited explicit messages. Swalwell dropped his bid for California's next go…
world93 days ago
Congressman Eric Swalwell Resigns from House Seat
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct denied by him and scrutiny over past controversies. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office opened a sex assault probe into the allegations. Additional complaints involve labo…
Nbc Newspolitics93 days ago
Rep. Tony Gonzales Announces Retirement from Congress Amid Ethics Probe Over Staffer Relationship
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced on Monday that he will retire from Congress following a House Ethics Committee probe into his relationship with a former staffer who died by suicide. The announcement follows his decision last month to drop his re-election bid. Separately, R…
lamag.comfinance93 days ago
Rep. Eric Swalwell Suspends California Gubernatorial Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday evening following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is investigating a claim of assault in New York City in April 2024. Swalwell denied the allegations…
theweek.comworld93 days ago
House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The House Committee on Ethics announced an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell on April 13, 2026, regarding accusations of sexual misconduct, including toward subordinates. Swalwell, a California Democrat, suspended his gubernatorial bid amid the allegations. The probe will exa…
lamag.comworld94 days ago
Eric Swalwell's California Gubernatorial Campaign Faces Collapse After Misconduct Accusations
Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor imploded over the weekend following accusations of misconduct from four women. The 45-year-old Democratic congressman had garnered support from Hollywood's political class in recent months. Early voting for the election begins in t…
Semaforworld94 days ago
Rep. Eric Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from multiple women. He apologized for mistakes in judgment while denying the claims. The decision came after losing endorsements and facing potenti…
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Rep. Eric Swalwell Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations Amid California Governor Campaign
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman from California, faces allegations of sexual misconduct from four women, including a claim of rape by a former staffer. Swalwell has denied the accusations as false and intends to continue his bid for governor in 2026. Democratic colle…
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lamag.comworld94 days ago
California Gubernatorial Candidate Eric Swalwell Faces Sexual Misconduct Accusations and Loses Support
Representative Eric Swalwell announced his candidacy for California governor in November 2025. He gained endorsements from Democratic groups by March 2026. On April 10, 2026, reports accused him of sexual misconduct, leading to frozen campaign spending and retracted endorsements.
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Swalwell Scandal Reported to Potentially Increase House Expulsions
A scandal involving Representative Eric Swalwell has raised questions about potential increases in expulsions from the House of Representatives. Reports indicate this situation may influence disciplinary actions among members. The development follows ongoing investigations into m…
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Eric Swalwell Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations in California Gubernatorial Race
A congressman running for governor in California has been accused of sexually assaulting a former staffer and behaving inappropriately with other women. The allegations have disrupted the race. References to past associations with a suspected Chinese spy have also surfaced in pub…
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Political Influencer Reports Receiving Direct Message from Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2021
Angela Belcamino, a political influencer and actress, stated that she received a direct message from Rep. Eric Swalwell in April 2021. The message was sent late at night. nypost.com reported on Belcamino's account of the interaction.
newsone.comworld95 days ago
House Representatives Swalwell and Gonzales Face Expulsion Votes Over Misconduct Allegations
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on expelling Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales due to misconduct allegations. Swalwell's attorney stated that the claims against him stem from a Democratic plot. The votes address separate allegations of sexual…
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Complaint Alleges Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell Employed Illegal Nanny with Campaign Funds
A complaint accuses Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of violating immigration and employment laws by paying an illegal Brazilian live-in nanny under the table using campaign funds. Separately, Swalwell has lost all 21 endorsements from his Democratic colleagues in Congress. One comm…
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Eric Swalwell's Past Association with Christine Fang Reported in Recent Coverage
Eric Swalwell, a U.S. Representative from California, had interactions with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, during his early political career. Hot Air reported on these associations, referencing the 'Fang-Fang' nickname used in prior media coverage. Th…
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Manhattan DA Launches Investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell over Alleged Sexual Assault
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office confirmed on Saturday that it is investigating California Rep. Eric Swalwell regarding an alleged sexual assault of a staffer. The investigation follows reports of the incident. Details on the allegations remain limited as the probe is in…
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House Representatives Swalwell and Gonzales Scheduled for Expulsion Votes on Misconduct Allegations
The U.S. House of Representatives will hold expulsion votes for Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales due to misconduct allegations. Swalwell faces scrutiny over alleged ties to a suspected Chinese spy, while Gonzales is under investigation for campaign finance issues.…
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lamag.comfinance96 days ago
Eric Swalwell Denies Sexual Assault Allegations and Continues California Governor Campaign
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell denied allegations of sexual misconduct from four women and stated he will remain in the California governor's race. Several Democratic leaders withdrew their endorsements and called for him to exit the race and resign from Congress. Swalwell des…
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Opponents Criticize Rep. Eric Swalwell in California Gubernatorial Race
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, is running for governor amid a competitive field of candidates. Recent attacks from opponents have focused on his congressional attendance, residence, and positions on immigration enforcement. The Washington Examiner reported these…
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California Rep. Eric Swalwell Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations in Governor's Race
Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor encountered significant setbacks on Friday as multiple Democratic endorsers withdrew support following reports of sexual misconduct allegations by four women. Swalwell denied the accusations, attributing them to political timi…
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Eric Swalwell Denies Sexual Assault Allegations in California Governor Campaign
US Representative Eric Swalwell faces sexual assault allegations from a former staff member, as reported by The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN. Swalwell has denied the claims, calling them false and politically motivated. The allegations have led to resignations among campaign s…
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San Francisco Chronicle Reports Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Against California Gubernatorial Candidate Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate for California governor, denied allegations of inappropriate behavior with staffers after rumors circulated in political circles. The San Francisco Chronicle published an article on Friday quoting a former staffer who alleged sexual encounter…
Nbc Newsworld96 days ago
Former Staffer Accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault in San Francisco Chronicle Report
A former aide to Rep. Eric Swalwell alleged in a San Francisco Chronicle report that he sexually assaulted her twice while she was intoxicated, once in 2019 and once in 2024. Swalwell denied the allegations, stating they are false and timed to affect his California gubernatorial…
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