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Who Are Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell? Two Congressmen Resign Same Night Over Explosive Sexual Misconduct Scandals

Republican Tony Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress on the same night as both faced bipartisan expulsion votes over sexual misconduct allegations.

International Business Times UK · Apr 14

Rep. Tony Gonzales resigns from Congress amid backlash over sexual misconduct allegations

House members were set to vote this week on expelling both the San Antonio Republican and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gonzales’ announcement came shortly after Swalwell said he would step down.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 13

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales to retire from Congress after House opens inquiry into affair with former staffer

The embattled congressman admitted in March after months of allegations that he‘d had an inappropriate relationship with an aide who later died by suicide

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns, denies sexual assault allegations

California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday he will resign his seat, an announcement that came just days after a handful of his former staffers accused him of sexual misconduct. By the time Swalwell announced his resignation, at least two dozen members — Republicans and Democrats — publicly said he…

Roll Call · Apr 13

Republicans fear looking ‘out of touch’ on key issues because party keeps appealing ‘to our loony folks,’ report says

‘People are feeling it,’ Senate Majority Leader John Thune said of elevated gas prices

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Rep. Tony Gonzales could face expulsion from Congress amid furor over sexual misconduct

U.S. House members say they will bring resolutions to the floor this week to expel the Republican Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell. Each motion would require a two-thirds majority.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 13

‘Deported or departed’: Georgia candidate targets immigrants in ad blitz

Republican gubernatorial candidate floods media with ads attacking immigrants, trans people and DEI before primary

The Guardian - US · Apr 13

Trump muses that gas prices could be higher through midterms as GOP in panic mode

‘Frankly the gas hasn’t gone up as much as I thought,’ Trump told Fox News this past weekend

The Independent UK · Apr 13

GOP Rep. Salazar Reportedly Hit With Death Threats as MAGA Base Erupts Over Immigration Plan

According to POLITICO, Salazar has been targeted with online abuse and threats, including messages labeling her a "RINO" (Republican in Name Only)

Latin Times · Apr 13

As Worker Silicosis Deaths Mount, GOP Moves to Shield Companies From Liability

Republicans in Congress want to ban lawsuits against quartz manufacturers, including a company whose CEO is a major Trump donor.

Capital & Main · Apr 13