Expulsion Threat Spurs Resignations: Swalwell and Gonzales Leave Congress

Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress amid separate ethics probes and mounting pressure over expulsion, avoiding the likely public vote to remove them. Swalwell faced sexual assault allegations from a former staffer and other misconduct claims, while Gonzales acknowledged an affair with a staffer who died by suicide and other accusations. The moves, supported by House leadership, avert expulsion votes and reflect the broader push for accountability, though other members facing ethics scrutiny remain in focus.