Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two menUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDemocratic congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican congressman Tony Gonzales submitted their resignations to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, abruptly ending…
Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) submitted their formal resignations from Congress on Tuesday following sexual misconduct scandals.State of play: Swalwell's resignation took effect at 2pm ET on Tuesday — meaning he has already resigned — while Gonzales' takes effect at 11:59 pm ET, according to the House clerk.Swalwell has been…
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) officially announced his resignation from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct."I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me, however, I must take responsibility and ownership for the…
Democratic Congressmember Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas resigned Tuesday. Both of them faced potential expulsion votes after they were accused of sexual misconduct involving former staffers. Swalwell’s resignation came just days after CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle reported multiple allegations against him,…
A second wave of the “Me Too” movement is dominating Capitol Hill, headlined by sexual misconduct allegations that have so far led to former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) departing Congress under threat of expulsion. The swift expulsion threats and ultimate resignations showcase the increasing anger and frustration among a…
California Democrat Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Tony Gonzales officially resigned their congressional seats Tuesday in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) was given mere hours to resign from Congress or other members would move to expel him.
Republican Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales announced he will resign from Congress on Monday. In March, the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Gonzales over allegations of sexual misconduct…
