House Ethics Panel Launches Investigation Into Swalwell Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The House Ethics Committee has opened an inquiry into Rep. Eric Swalwell to determine whether he violated the Code of Official Conduct or other laws amid allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims by a former staffer. The probe comes as Swalwell withdrew from the California gubernatorial race and faces calls from some lawmakers to resign or be expelled; the Manhattan district attorney is also examining one of the allegations, while Swalwell denies the charges and defends himself against the allegations.