Congress

Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: ‘Their birthright’

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! First lady Melania Trump delivered a plea to lawmakers on Wednesday, demanding “action over awareness” to secure the futures of America’s foster children by turning her recent executive action into permanent law. During a bipartisan congressional committee meeting, Trump outlined her vision to transform vulnerable youth into … Read more

Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

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WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of the women of Capitol Hill, the moment of accountability was years in the making — and far from enough. Reps. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, … Read more

New Swalwell accuser speaks out after he resigns from Congress

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Former Pence adviser running for Congress as Democrat

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Olivia Troye departed the first Trump administration in 2020 and has become an outspoken critic of the president. Now she’s switched parties and is running for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat. Marc Short, former chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, and Democratic strategist Kendra Barkoff Lamy join “The Takeout” to discuss. Source … Read more

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress, avoiding expected expulsion votes

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Washington — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday, avoiding expected votes to expel them from Congress over allegations of sexual misconduct.  Swalwell has been accused of sexual assault in recent days, allegations that prompted him to end his campaign for governor … Read more

Swalwell out amid sexual assault allegations after 13 years in Congress

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., formally resigned his House seat on Tuesday amid a wave of sexual misconduct allegations that spurred calls to step aside or face expulsion.  “I have just been notified that Eric Swalwell has officially submitted his resignation to the House Clerk,” Rep. Anna Paulina … Read more