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Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress

Apr 13, 2026Center Left

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said Monday he will resign from Congress following allegations of sexual harassment, assault and rape by four women.What they're saying: "Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties," he said in…

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