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Fox NewsEric 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.
Nbc NewsGraham Platner suspended his campaign after misconduct allegations. The state party must confirm his withdrawal by July 13 and select a replacement by July 27 for the November election against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
dailykos.comA Pennsylvania senator said a Vermont senator should apologize for backing a Maine Senate candidate who suspended his campaign after sexual misconduct allegations. The Vermont senator had previously urged the candidate to withdraw.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPresident Joseph Nyuma Boakai suspended the Independent National Commission on Human Rights chairperson without pay on June 26. Civil society groups welcomed an inquiry into misconduct allegations but questioned the appointment of an acting chair and called for greater transparen…
jns.orgThe International Criminal Court suspended its lead prosecutor this week after a confidential poll found serious misconduct. The case now moves to the full Assembly of States Parties for a possible dismissal vote.
Washington ExaminerThe California Democrat backed the nominee who won his primary with 72 percent despite prior misconduct allegations. Khanna said voters would judge him on his congressional record rather than the endorsement.
Los Angeles TimesPackwood served 27 years in the Senate before resigning in 1995 amid misconduct allegations. His family announced the death Saturday.
680news.comThe Gambian president appointed Major General Ousman Gomez as acting chief of defence staff after Lieutenant General Mamat O. A. Cham resigned, citing misconduct allegations. The change took effect immediately following a May 29 announcement.
Washington ExaminerRep. Teresa Leger Fernandez and Rep. Kat Cammack announced plans for a task force to overhaul how the House handles sexual misconduct allegations after recent resignations. The lawmakers, chairs of their parties' women's caucuses, described current anti-harassment training as ina…
theweek.comThe House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into allegations against Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina. Rep. Nancy Mace disclosed records of more than $338,000 in taxpayer-funded settlements tied to congressional sexual misconduct cases from 2007 to 2017. Many earli…
thesouthafrican.comA man tried to assassinate President Trump last night, motivated by claims that the president is a 'pedophile, rapist,' according to reports. Separately, Ilhan Omar posted a specific statement. All details stem from a single source reporting on these events.
nypost.comFormer U.S. congressmen who resigned amid misconduct allegations remain eligible for taxpayer-funded pensions under current rules. A bipartisan bill aims to restrict such benefits for certain crimes or violations. Experts estimate annual pension amounts based on service length.
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…
citizen.co.zaA senior leader of a flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Gaza has been accused of sexual misconduct with at least three activists. The allegations emerged during the group's latest voyage, which departed from Barcelona on April 12. The accused individual denied the claims, and a fl…
thehollywoodgossip.comRepublican 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAllegations 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…
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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAn inquiry into alleged corruption in South Africa's criminal justice system was paused when a former police chief got tissue stuck on his forehead. The official had been suspended in November 2025 following an internal audit into misconduct allegations. The event occurred during…
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…
pbs.orgRep. 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…
indiatoday.intoday.inA Democratic congressman resigned from his position and withdrew from California's gubernatorial race following allegations of sexual misconduct. Women have accused him of sending inappropriate messages and assault. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has opened an investiga…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRep. 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…
Nbc NewsRep. 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…
theweek.comThe 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLawmakers return to Washington this week amid pushes to expel several members over misconduct allegations. The agenda also includes debates on the ongoing war with Iran and efforts to end a Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Expulsion resolutions require a two-thirds major…
SemaforDemocratic 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRep. 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA Republican representative announced plans to file a motion to expel a Democratic congressman from the House due to sexual assault and misconduct claims. The Democratic lawmaker has lost endorsements from all 21 of his Democratic colleagues in Congress. Separate reports mention…
newsone.comThe 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe 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.…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRep. 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties has voted to pursue disciplinary action against International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct with a subordinate. The allegations emerged amid Khan's pursuit of arrest warrants agai…