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A week of lots of noise, few results in Congress

During what should have been a week of crucial messaging and legislating, Congress spent the week instead focused on dramas on and off Capitol Hill. And those sagas have left lawmakers with a lengthy to-do list to tackle next week before they scramble to leave D.C. ahead of their next…

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GOP Rep. Accuses Ruben Gallego Of 'Very Disturbing' Allegations

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of engaging in "very disturbing" behavior as several lawmakers across party lines face scrutiny over alleged misconduct.

International Business Times

What Could a Republican Governor Get Done in Deep-Blue California?

Experts say he would likely face a recall, but could still wield power through appointments, vetoes and regulatory boards.

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Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations

Democratic representative from California has suspended gubernatorial campaign and resigned from Congress

The Guardian - US

Rep. Luna took down 2 congressmen for sexual misconduct in one week. Now she’s knocking on the Senate majority leader’s door

Not done yet

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Did the Media Miss the Eric Swalwell Story?

Seems weird no one reported on the numerous sexual misconduct allegations in 2020.

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At the Races: Ethically challenged

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. It was less than a week ago that Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell was a front-runner to be the next governor…

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Justin Fairfax's Marriage Came Under Strain After 2019 Sexual Assault Allegations — What His Accusers Said

Justin Fairfax's political career and marriage were shaken in 2019 when two women accused the then‑Virginia lieutenant governor of sexual assault, allegations he forcefully denies.

International Business Times UK

Other House Members Might Face Ouster Following Swalwell, Gonzales Resignations

A bipartisan effort to force the resignations of two embattled House members could lead to the ouster of others facing similar allegations.

International Business Times

Swalwell and Gonzales scandals expose an ugly truth: Washington is built to protect its worst political creeps

ANALYSIS: The tight margins in Congress, raw power plays and a lack of political will constantly forces female victms to remain silent and women members of Congress to force their leaders to do the right thing, Eric Garcia writes.

The Independent UK

‘I’m running to be the next governor’: Jimmy Kimmel celebrated Eric Swalwell on live TV. Then went dead silent when the rape allegations hit

Didn’t address the elephant in the room.

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Congress is facing its own #MeToo moment. It might not be enough to clean out the ‘cesspool’

ANALYSIS: Even with the resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, Marjorie Taylor Greene says Congress is ‘still a cesspool.’ History tells us she is probably right, writes Rhian Lubin

The Independent UK

Accountability push turns to Cherfilus-McCormick, Mills

With two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct gone, lawmakers are trying to add two more members accused of other ethics violations — Florida Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Cory Mills — to the chopping block. Calls for the two to resign are not spread equally. Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat accused of using…

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‘We can’t wait forever’: Ethics Committee under scrutiny

The resignation of two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct has drawn renewed scrutiny of the House Ethics Committee. The 10-member committee, which is composed of five Republicans and five Democrats, had announced investigations of Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, when they resigned. The committee, which is considered…

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Eric Swalwell summoned by FBI as bets are placed on his arrest

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A Second Case Emerges: Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Now Faces Child Abuse Conviction

Another defendant pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has agreed to plead guilty in a separate federal child exploitation case, after a judge ruled that President Donald Trump's pardon did not wipe away charges tied to alleged sexual abuse material and exploitation discovered…

Latin Times

Trump Jr.-Backed Combat Sports Firm Targets Federal Defense and Police Budgets: What Is MMA.INC?

An Australia-based mixed martial arts company backed by Donald Trump Jr. is seeking U.S. government business to train military personnel and law enforcement officers, according to current reporting and company disclosures, a move that is already drawing attention because of the firm's ties to the president's inner circle.

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As Swalwell fallout continues, Gallego faces scrutiny for friendship

One day after Sen. Ruben Gallego said he was “betrayed” by good friend Eric Swalwell, a New York lawmaker is calling on Gallego to release communications between him and the former California congressman. “Yesterday we heard claims of drugging, choking, rape,” said Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., said, referring to news…

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says

A Pakistani official said he expected talks to restart soon, but it may take longer than Trump suggested. Plus: how to stop catastrophizing? Here’s what experts say

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House Democrats file six articles of impeachment against defense secretary Pete Hegseth – as it happened

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Kash Patel invites Eric Swalwell to speak to FBI over sexual assault claims as Polymarket launches odds on his arrest

Eric Swalwell has vehemently denied the claims against him, describing them as ‘false allegations’ in a statement

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Newsom sets summer special election for Swalwell’s seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued a proclamation Tuesday setting up an Aug. 18 special election to fill the remaining term of Democratic former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned in the face of multiple sexual misconduct allegations. A special primary election for California’s 14th District will take place on…

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10 Photos of Ruben Gallego's Wife Sydney Barron and Kids Amid Ally Eric Swalwell's 'Making-Out' Video With Another Woman

Senator Ruben Gallego navigates the fallout from Eric Swalwell's scandal, emphasizing his family values and denying involvement.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Lonna Drewes: Fifth Woman to Accuse Rep Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault

Representative Eric Swalwell is accused of sexual assault by Lonna Drewes, marking the fifth allegation against him. Drewes, a model and entrepreneur, claims she was drugged and raped by Swalwell.

International Business Times UK

Eric Swalwell Accuser Details Chilling Hotel Room Rape and 'Drugging' in Bombshell Press Conference

Lonna Drewes has publicly accused former congressman Eric Swalwell of drugging, raping and choking her in a hotel room, allegations he has broadly denied. Her claims follow earlier reports from multiple women and come after his abrupt resignation from Congress and exit from the California governor's race.

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