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Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns Amid Allegations and Expulsion Threats

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) resigned from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations and amid calls for his expulsion from colleagues. His resignation was announced in a statement on his X account, where he also denied some allegations. In recent days, multiple allegations surfaced, including claims from a former aide who stated Swalwell assaulted her when she was intoxicated. The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into his conduct, and additional measures for expulsion were being proposed by fellow lawmakers.