Coverage dated April 12, 2026

House Committee Launches Sexual Misconduct Probe Into Eric Swalwell

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A former staffer of Swalwell’s accused him of sexual assault, resulting in the congressman ending his campaign for California governor.

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MyNorthwest
House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 12, 2026
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has begun an investigation into whether Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., engaged in sexual misconduct toward an
New York Post
House Ethics panel opens probe into Dem Rep. Eric Swalwell (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 12, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is now facing a probe by the House Committee on Ethics over accusations of sexual misconduct.
Forbes
House Committee Launches Sexual Misconduct Probe Into Eric Swalwell (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 12, 2026
Forbes's feed description
A former staffer of Swalwell’s accused him of sexual assault, resulting in the congressman ending his campaign for California governor.
Times Of San Diego
House Ethics Committee launches probe of misconduct allegations against Rep. Swalwell (opens Times Of San Diego)
Published Apr 12, 2026
Times Of San Diego's feed description
The announcement comes one day after Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor.
The Guardian
US House committee to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 12, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Democratic congressman dropped out of California governor’s race after reports of sexual misconduct
KEZI Eugene
House Ethics Committee announces investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell (opens KEZI Eugene)
Published Apr 12, 2026
KEZI Eugene's feed description
The House Ethics Committee announced on Monday that it has opened an investigation into misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Washington Examiner
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Eric Swalwell (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 12, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The House Committee on Ethics is launching an investigation into Eric Swalwell over allegations of sexual misconduct.
NBC10 Philadelphia
House Ethics Committee investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 12, 2026
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it has opened an investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Roll Call
Swalwell faces Ethics probe as members call for a House clean out (opens Roll Call)
Published Apr 12, 2026
Roll Call's feed description
The House Ethics Committee announced Monday they will investigate allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. The announcement comes amid a growing bipartisan push to oust Swalwell after a handful of his former staff members accused him of sexual mi…
Fox News
Swalwell faces House ethics probe over alleged sexual misconduct as expulsion threat looms (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 12, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is the target of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee, the panel announced Monday.
Newsweek
Eric Swalwell faces House Ethics investigation (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 12, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The House Ethics Committee opened a probe into the California congressman after amid sexual misconduct allegations.
WMUR
House Ethics Committee announces investigation into Rep. Swalwell (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 12, 2026
WMUR's feed description
The House Ethics Committee has begun an investigation into whether Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., engaged in sexual misconduct toward an employee
Breitbart News
Ethics Committee Opens Probe into Swalwell's Alleged Sexual Misconduct (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 12, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
The committee will open an investigation into allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) engaged in sexual misconduct with one of his staff.
CBS News
House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 12, 2026
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The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
RedState
Now There's This: Swalwell Hit With House Ethics Probe (opens RedState)
Published Apr 12, 2026
RedState's feed description
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces a House Ethics probe amid sexual misconduct allegations and campaign controversies.

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