California Rep. Swalwell denies assault allegations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat running for governor, has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him. The San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday that a woman said Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 2019 and 2024. The newspaper reviewed text messages about the alleged 2024 … Read more

Swalwell’s former female staffer drops bombshell allegations of sexual assault, exposing himself: report

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sexual harassment allegations have been amplified online by Democrat-aligned politicos targeting Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., one of the leading Democratic candidates in California’s gubernatorial race. Amid repeated denials and cease and desist letters sent by Swalwell’s lawyer, one of the alleged victims shared her story publicly for … Read more

Misconduct allegations dog Swalwell as Dem rivals seize opening in California governor’s race

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing increased scrutiny over allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with female staffers and other women, as several rivals take swipes at him ahead of the state’s June gubernatorial primary election. “I’m very disappointed in Eric Swalwell,” former Los Angeles Mayor … Read more

Katie Porter and influencer behind Swalwell allegations “don’t have a relationship to speak of,” campaign says

The influencer behind viral allegations against gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell has academic and political connections with UC Irvine Law professor and rival candidate Katie Porter. However, the former congresswoman denies any direct relationship.  Swalwell has denied the allegations of inappropriate behavior with female staffers, which his camp argues are coming from online influencers connected to … Read more

Swalwell campaign rejects ‘outrageous’ allegations of sexual misconduct as Dem activists issue viral warning

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., broke his silence on allegations circulated by Cheyenne Hunt, a former Capitol Hill staffer and a political media personality, fiercely denying any sexual misconduct towards former staffers or interns. “This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an … Read more

Dem fundraising giant ActBlue rocked by allegations it misled Congress about foreign donations

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ActBlue, a central piece of the Democratic Party’s fundraising infrastructure, potentially misled Congress when it said it was adequately vetting incoming donations, according to a new report released this week. The head of ActBlue, a major nonprofit fundraising platform that helps steer donations to left-wing candidates and … Read more

Cesar Chavez allegations force a reckoning: Role model, or something less?

Just a few weeks ago, Yesica Ramírez was planning to attend a rally in Orlando to commemorate the legacy of Cesar Chavez. That celebration is canceled. And Ms. Ramírez – as well as other fellow farmworkers and fighters for causes Mr. Chavez embodied – is struggling to make sense of the man he was, regardless … Read more

Utah mom responds after another parent allegedly kidnapped her child over bullying allegations

A Utah mom is opening up after another parent is accused of kidnapping her son, who she says bullied her child. Amberlee Collazo told CBS News in an exclusive interview that her son, Kristopher, is “going to have trust issues with people for so long” after the incident, which occurred in September 2025. Court documents … Read more

César Chavez Day events renamed, postponed or canceled after sexual abuse allegations

Many of the celebrations and holidays honoring the late farmworker labor leader César Chavez are being renamed, postponed or completely canceled in the wake of allegations that he sexually abused women and girls while at the helm of the United Farm Workers Union. Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed last week that she was among … Read more

California set to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations

SACRAMENTO, Calif — California lawmakers will vote Thursday to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in an effort to reconcile the Latino labor icon’s legacy with explosive sexual abuse allegations before the state holiday March 31. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to quickly sign the bill. The change comes after allegations became public … Read more