Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced plans Monday to leave Congress as both lawmakers faced potential expulsion votes tied to allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell, a Democrat, said he would resign amid intensifying scrutiny, while Gonzales, a Republican, said he would file for retirement from office when Congress returns. …
Read More »Rep. Eric Swalwell and Three more US House Members May Face Rare Expulsion Votes
Four members of Congress — two Democrats and two Republicans — could face expulsion from the House in the coming weeks, an extraordinarily rare rebuke from their colleagues. Debate about whether to expel certain lawmakers, which would require the support of two-thirds of that chamber, resurfaced this weekend when California …
Read More »Swalwell Suspends California Governor Bid amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor Sunday as he faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats following allegations of sexual assault made by a former staffer. “I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” Swalwell wrote on social media. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry …
Read More »Swalwell Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations as Top Dems Urge Him to Exit Governor’s Race
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for governor of California, denied allegations of sexual misconduct Friday after multiple women accused him of inappropriate behavior, including claims of assault and harassment. The allegations, first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and later expanded by CNN, include claims from a former …
Read More »Trump Administration Official Refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to DOJ Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
A senior Trump administration official has referred Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., to the Justice Department over allegations of mortgage fraud, escalating a widening series of politically charged accusations targeting some of former President Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics. The referral was made by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, …
Read More »Omar, Schiff, and Swalwell Blast McCarthy for Blocking Them From Committees
Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday formally blocked Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from serving on the House Intelligence Committee and is expected to hold a floor vote to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the chamber’s foreign affairs panel, moves that the Democratic lawmakers slammed as “political vengeance.” “It’s disappointing …
Read More »Florida Man Convicted For Making Threatening Calls To Members Of Congress
A Florida man is facing prison time after making threatening phone calls to several members of Congress, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. According to evidence presented at trial, Frank Anthony Pezzuto (73, Venice) made three threatening phone calls from his home in Venice, Florida to certain congressional offices in …
Read More »McCarthy Threatens Companies That Cooperate With Jan. 6 Investigation
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy warned tech companies on Tuesday not to cooperate with the House Select Committee’s investigation into the deadly Jan 6 insurrection. The House Select Committee has requested that thirty-five communications companies preserve information relevant to its investigation into the Capitol attack and “efforts to delay or interfere” …
Read More »DOJ Subpoenaed Apple For Information On Democrats Under Trump
An Intelligence Committee official has confirmed to CNN that prosecutors in the Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenaed Apple for data on House Intelligence Committee Democrats during President Donald Trump‘s administration. “The Committee has continued to seek additional information, but the Department has not been forthcoming in a timely manner, including on …
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