Swalwell Resigns from Congress Amid Misconduct Claims

By The BriefBrief

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns after multiple sexual misconduct accusations, denying the charges but withdrawing from the governor race.

WHO: Eric Swalwell

WHAT: resigned from Congress

WHEN: Apr 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET

WHERE: California

WHY: Multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct.

How this story developed (showing 29 of 29 earlier reports)

Swalwell's Campaign Paid Hotel Linked to Assault Claims · Apr 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Swalwell's 2020 Bid Resurfaces After Resignation · Apr 15, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Gallego Reflects on Friendship with Swalwell Amid Allegations · Apr 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
New Swalwell accuser speaks out after resignation · Apr 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
New Accuser Emerges Against Eric Swalwell · Apr 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Swalwell scandal sparks fears of deeper rot · Apr 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Swalwell Resigns Amid Pressure from Senate Democrats · Apr 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Stefanik comments on Swalwell allegations · Apr 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Eric Swalwell to Resign From Congress Amid Accusations · Apr 14, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Gallego distances from Swalwell after misconduct claims · Apr 14, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
Allegations Against Rep. Swalwell Discussed · Apr 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign · Apr 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign Amid Allegations · Apr 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Warner dodges question on Swalwell's resignation · Apr 12, 2026 at 11:01 PM ET
California Democrats Abandon Eric Swalwell Amid Allegations · Apr 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Swalwell Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations · Apr 12, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Swalwell Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse for Nanny · Apr 12, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET
Manhattan DA Investigates Rep. Eric Swalwell · Apr 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Investigation into Eric Swalwell's Assault Claims · Apr 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Swalwell faces expulsion effort over assault claims · Apr 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Manhattan DA Investigates Eric Swalwell Over Allegations · Apr 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM ET
4 Women Accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of Misconduct · Apr 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Swalwell Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations · Apr 11, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Swalwell Faces Sexual Assault Allegations · Apr 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Dems urge Swalwell to exit governor race over allegations · Apr 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Eric Swalwell Denies Sex Assault Accusation · Apr 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM ET
Swalwell accused of sexual assault by staff member · Apr 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM ET
Senator Gallego Faces Backlash Over Activist Critique · Apr 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM ET
Swalwell Campaign Denies Inappropriate Behavior Claims · Apr 7, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET

Sources (9): BBC News, Fox News, Fox News, NBC News, NPR, New York Times, PBS NewsHour, The Hindu, UPI

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