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Apr 14, 2026 Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales submitted their resignations from Congress Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The departures changed House representation and showed misconduct allegations producing immediate institutional turnover.
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- Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress — Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales submitted their resignations to the House of Representatives amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Apr 13, 2026 The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Representative Eric Swalwell Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The inquiry showed Congress using formal ethics oversight to examine alleged misconduct by a sitting member.
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- House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation into Eric Swalwell — The House Ethics Committee announced it has opened an investigation into Representative Eric Swalwell following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Apr 11, 2026 Eric Swalwell's campaign sent cease-and-desist letters over sexual assault allegations Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The legal threats risked chilling public claims and limiting the flow of information relevant to voter judgment and accountability.
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- Swalwell's Campaign Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters — Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNN
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Week 65 – 2026-04-11–2026-04-17
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