Swalwell faces House ethics probe over alleged sexual misconduct as expulsion threat looms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., an embattled lawmaker facing a potential expulsion threat, is the target of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee, the panel announced Monday. At least four women have accused the California Democrat of sexual misconduct, according to multiple reports. The House panel said … Read more

Lawmakers put expulsion threats atop House agenda as return sets up high-stakes week

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The push to forcibly remove multiple scandal-ridden members of Congress is picking up steam with several potential expulsion votes on deck this week. Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, are expected to face an immediate expulsion threat when the House returns from a two-week recess … Read more

Congress returns with Iran war, DHS shutdown and expulsion votes on the agenda

Washington — Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week from a two-week break to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering Department of Homeland Security shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.  Congress has been away from Washington since well before President Trump threatened that a “whole civilization … Read more

Fallout from Eric Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes

The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House. Swalwell, who is running for governor of California, is facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including from a former staffer who alleged he sexually assaulted her. He has denied the … Read more

Indicted Democrat Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick one step closer to expulsion

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bipartisan panel of House lawmakers voted to kickstart a process that could lead to the expulsion of a congressional Democrat accused of laundering millions of disaster relief funds into her campaign account. A House Ethics investigative subcommittee approved a motion for summary judgment, effectively finding Rep. … Read more