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Rep. Eric Swalwell's California gubernatorial campaign—and career in Congress—appear to be over after the Democratic lawmaker suspended his campaign and announced his resignation following a spate of disturbing sexual assault allegations from multiple women and former aides. Given that Swalwell had been the front-runner in the contest, his exit from the race upends what has so far been a messy affair, with more than a half-dozen Democrats vying for the chance to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s run for governor is over. Until now, the big fear in Democratic circles was that the party could blow the race entirely, as the crowded primary field… [...]
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It’s tough to divine what’s going on in the mind of first lady Melania Trump. While she doesn’t miss an opportunity to get in on the family grift, Melania Trump also seems to have convinced herself that she is the new and vital voice of her husband’s political priorities—and that she deserves all the attention and money coming her way. She is dabbling in foreign policy, artificial intelligence, and foster care while promoting all her hagiographic media efforts. So, as we breathlessly await her appearance on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, where she is slated to talk about how she will… [...]
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide. His announcement came just hours after Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California said he would be resigning from Congress as he also confronted allegations of sexual misconduct. Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, who also announced his resignation from Congress amid sexual assault allegations. House Republican leaders had already called on the three-term Gonzales to not seek reelection, and the House Ethics… [...]