"Shocking Exodus from US Congress: Two Lawmakers Abruptly Resign Amid Scandal. In a stunning turn of events, Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican congressman Tony Gonzales have resigned from their positions in the House of Representatives, effective immediately and at the end of Tuesday evening, respectively. The sudden departures come as lawmakers from both parties threaten to introduce resolutions expelling the two men due to allegations of sexual misconduct. The resignations mark an abrupt end to the careers of the two congressmen, sparking widespread interest and scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding their departures."
Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two menUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican congressman Tony Gonzales submitted their resignations to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, abruptly ending their political careers amid bipartisan furor over allegations of sexual misconduct against both.Swalwell resigned at 2pm ET, while Gonazales’s resignation will take effect at 11.59pm on Tuesday evening, according to the House clerk. Continue reading...
