New Swalwell accuser speaks out after he resigns from Congress

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Former Pence adviser running for Congress as Democrat

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

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

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

House Republicans threaten Democratic fundraising firm ActBlue CEO with contempt of Congress in fraud probe

House Republicans are threatening to hold the CEO of Democratic fundraising company ActBlue in contempt of Congress as part of an investigation into its allegedly “unserious approach to fraud prevention,” CBS News has learned. “There is considerable reason to believe that ActBlue may have deliberately withheld” some documents “to impede our investigation,” the heads of … Read more

Reps. Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales to exit Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

Reps. Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales to exit Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations – CBS News Watch CBS News Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales each announced Monday they’re leaving Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. CBS News’ Nikole Killion has more. Source link

With Swalwell and Gonzales out, is Congress entering a new accountability era?

Congress appears to be having a #MeToo, Part 2, moment. This week, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas announced their resignations from the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of expected expulsion votes. Both men face serious allegations of sexual misconduct. Notably, each also faced a chorus of calls … Read more

Stefanik addresses Swalwell allegations, says members of Congress need to

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York speaks to “CBS Mornings” about the resignations of Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales after both lawmakers were publicly accused of sexual misconduct. Stefanik also addresses President Trump’s recent clash with Pope Leo over the Iran war. Source link

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate

NEW YORK — U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze has been appointed to a second one-year term by the Library of Congress, where he has served without incident despite last year’s ouster of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Sze, a highly regarded poet and translator, said in a statement Tuesday that he plans to travel the … Read more