Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández on resignations of Swalwell, Gonzales

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández on resignations of Swalwell, Gonzales – CBS News Watch CBS News Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández had pushed for Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to step down from Congress as they faced allegations of sexual misconduct. She joined CBS News with her reaction to their resignations. Source link

‘He should go’: Senate Dems turned on Swalwell ahead of resignation announcement

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! News that now-former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., would abandon his California gubernatorial bid in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations on Sunday didn’t prevent Senate lawmakers on Monday from demanding that the embattled congressman go one step further and resign. “I do,” Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc., said … Read more

Sen. Ruben Gallego alleges Eric Swalwell ‘lied’ and ‘betrayed’ him, says he never saw inappropriate behavior

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., said Tuesday that his close friendship with Rep. Eric Swalwell obscured his judgment about rumors that the California Democrat had engaged in potentially inappropriate behavior with women over the years. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “My friendship with him, our family’s … 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