Swalwell and Gonzales Step Down Amid Ethics Probes, Shifting House Balance
Two U.S. representatives, Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, resigned amid separate House Ethics investigations into sexual misconduct allegations, ending the panel’s jurisdiction over them though criminal inquiries may continue. The moves come as the GOP holds a slim majority and could affect upcoming replacements; Swalwell faces additional scrutiny from law enforcement over an alleged 2018 incident, while Gonzales admitted an affair with a staffer and faced multiple misconduct allegations.