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politics4 days ago•27 min saved

FBI raid on Swalwell probe blindsides accuser’s attorney as investigations escalate

Eric Swalwell’s accuser Lonna Drewes’ attorney says he was caught off guard by the FBI’s actions, noting Drewes has not been contacted by federal investigators even as agents seized Swalwell’s phone and other electronics at a San Francisco airport and later searched his Washington, DC residence. The case, linked to multiple sexual-misconduct allegations that led Swalwell to resign from Congress in 2026, appears to be escalating, with possible information sharing with local authorities involved in Drewes’ report to police.

via New York Post|

#eric-swalwell #fbi #investigation

politics4 days ago•8 min saved

Fresh FBI Records Reframe Swalwell-Fang Saga as Counterintelligence Concern

Declassified FBI files reveal that investigations into Rep. Eric Swalwell’s ties to alleged Chinese agent Christine Fang extended beyond the romance, detailing two FBI interviews and a broader probe into possible bribery, foreign campaign contributions and efforts to trade access to Swalwell and internships for donations, with agents viewing Fang as a significant counterintelligence risk tied to China’s MSS. The disclosures accompany a raid on Swalwell’s home and device seizures, and come after longtime Democrats like Pelosi and Schiff defended him while McCarthy pressed to remove him from Intel, highlighting a renewed focus on national-security concerns surrounding Swalwell.

via Fox News|

#china #christine-fang #eric-swalwell

politics5 days ago•127 min saved

Wahab clinches Swalwell's CA seat in special election

California Democrat Aisha Wahab won the special election to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell, defeating rival Hernandez after heavy outside spending by groups tied to AIPAC; Wahab had decisively won the June primary, while Hernandez drew significant outside funds ahead of the general. The race also surfaced debate over Israel and Gaza, with Wahab having previously said she views the Palestinian situation as genocide at a forum.

via AP News|

#aipac #aisha-wahab #california

politics5 days ago•1 min saved

Progressive Aisha Wahab Wins CA Special Election Amid Outside Spending Battle

Progressive state senator Aisha Wahab won California’s East Bay seat in a special election to complete Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term, defeating Hernandez after a bruising intra-party contest and heavy spending from AIPAC-linked super PACs; Wahab was backed by the state Democratic party, Our Revolution, and AG Rob Bonta, while Lofgren endorsed Hernandez. With about 92% of votes counted, Wahab held a narrow lead of roughly six points.

via The Guardian|

#aipac #aisha-wahab #california

politics5 days ago•387 min saved

Wahab Clinches Swalwell's CA House Seat in 14th District Special Election

Democrat stateSen. Aisha Wahab has won NBC News projection to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th District, defeating fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in a runoff after neither candidate won a majority in the June primary. With about 95% of votes counted, Wahab led 53% to 47%. The race drew heavy spending from an AIPAC-aligned super PAC opposing Wahab, while Swalwell resigned in April amid sexual assault allegations, which he denies.

via NBC News|

#14th-district #aisha-wahab #california-politics

politics5 days ago•8 min saved

Feds Detain Swalwell at SFO, Seize Devices in Civil-Rights Inquiry

Federal agents briefly detained former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport and seized his iPhone and MacBook Pro as part of a civil-rights investigation into his conduct in office; authorities also searched his Washington home and are pursuing related probes in New York and Los Angeles County. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress and withdrew from the California governor’s race amid sexual-misconduct allegations he denies, has not been charged in connection with the civil-rights inquiry.

via Los Angeles Times|

#civil-rights #device-seizure #eric-swalwell

politics5 days ago•25 min saved

Devices seized in Swalwell misconduct probe as investigation advances

Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell as part of a sexual misconduct probe; the report does not list charges or outcomes in the provided excerpt.

via AP News|

#devices-seized #eric-swalwell #federal-agents

politics5 days ago•2 min saved

FBI raids Swalwell's DC home, seizes devices at SFO in sexual assault probe

Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport and then raided his Washington, DC home as part of a federal probe tied to sexual assault allegations; Swalwell had resigned from Congress earlier amid related claims, while investigations also opened in Manhattan and Los Angeles and the FBI has interviewed two accusers.

via ABC7 Bay Area|

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us-news5 days ago•24 min saved

FBI Seizes Electronics From Swalwell at San Francisco Airport in Sexual Misconduct Probe

Federal agents confronted former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport, seizing his cellphone and other electronics as part of a sexual misconduct investigation; prosecutors also executed warrants at his Washington, D.C. home as the probe broadens. Swalwell cooperated with investigators. The inquiry, led by the Department of Justice and tied to prior sexual misconduct allegations, follows a career that included resignation from Congress in 2024 amid ongoing scrutiny.

via New York Post|

#doj #eric-swalwell #fbi

us-crime-and-justice5 days ago•199 min saved

FBI raids Swalwell home as federal probe into sexual misconduct allegations advances

Federal agents seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at San Francisco’s airport and then raided his Washington, D.C. home as part of a federal probe tied to sexual assault allegations; Swalwell resigned from Congress in April amid reporting on the allegations, and two women publicly accused him and said they spoke with the FBI. The Manhattan DA’s Office and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department have opened investigations in the wake of the reporting.

via CNN|

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politics8 days ago•5 min saved

Declassified docs tie FBI recruitment attempt to Swalwell–Fang Fang affair

Declassified records show the FBI considered recruiting Fang Fang, a Chinese spy, as a double agent and uncovered her ties to Rep. Eric Swalwell. Swalwell reportedly joked about Fang’s MSS connections, and the FBI note that she could be used to influence politicians. Swalwell later acknowledged having sexual relations with Fang, while investigators concluded Fang wasn’t trustworthy as a source. The files detail a 2015 briefing for Swalwell, Fang’s departure from the U.S. and her ban from returning, and Swalwell’s later resignation amid unrelated misconduct allegations.,

via New York Post|

#china #eric-swalwell #espionage

politics8 days ago•27 min saved

FBI files reveal Swalwell admitted to drug-fueled encounter with suspected Chinese spy Fang Fang

New FBI files released under a White House Transparency initiative reveal that former Rep. Eric Swalwell had at least two physical encounters with Christine Fang—an associate described as a suspected Chinese spy—one at his apartment after he had taken Ambien, which left Swalwell with only hazy memories of the tryst. Fang allegedly cultivated relationships with U.S. politicians, urged Swalwell to visit China, and helped place an intern in Swalwell’s D.C. office. The disclosures are part of a broader counterintelligence probe; Swalwell remains under investigation by agencies and the FPPC, but no charges have been filed against him.

via New York Post|

#california-politics #chinese-spy #eric-swalwell

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Ethics Panel Clears Ruben Gallego, Dismissing Allegations Tied to Swalwell Drama

The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed the misconduct allegations against Sen. Ruben Gallego, saying he cooperated fully during the inquiry into claims of campaign-finance violations and sexual misconduct linked to former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gallego called Luna’s allegations a right-wing conspiracy and demanded an apology, stating he was unaware of Swalwell’s misconduct.

via Politico|

#anna-paulina-luna #eric-swalwell #ethics-investigation

politics2 months ago•23 min saved

Progressive Wahab Emerges as Front-Runner to Replace Swalwell in CA-14 Runoff

In Alameda County, voters are choosing who will replace disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell in California’s 14th District. With about 80% of ballots tallied, Democrat Aisha Wahab leads the top-two primary with 42.6% and is likely headed to a runoff unless she clears 50%. Her main rivals—Melissa Hernandez (16.8%) and Rakhi Israni Singh (13.3%)—are also Democrats. Wahab, a progressive often compared to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is seen as the front-runner in a deep-blue East Bay. Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid collapsed amid rape and sexual assault allegations and investigations into his campaign spending, which contributed to his resignation from Congress.

via New York Post|

#aisha-wahab #california #congress

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Becerra’s unlikely comeback reshapes California’s governor race

Xavier Becerra, who started the California governor race with weak polling and little excitement, surged to the top after former Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations, leveraging his resume, Latino background, and working-class appeal to bolster support and advance to the general election. If he wins in November, he would be California’s first Latino governor since 1875, but the final lineup remains unsettled as ballots continue to be tallied and the top-two race solidifies against possible opponents like Hilton or Steyer.

via The Guardian|

#california-governor-race #eric-swalwell #latino-voters