Eric Swalwell

Aisha Wahab won a special election to represent California’s 14th Congressional District, filling out Eric Swalwell's term. She is noted as the first Afghan American elected to Congress and defeated Melissa Hernandez despite spending by outside groups opposing her. The article also confirms that federal agents seized electronic devices from Swalwell amid ongoing criminal investigations into sexual assault allegations he faces.

Fentanyl deaths have plummeted amidst a crackdown linked to Trump. Other top headlines include the DOJ releasing images of a woman accused of stocking up for a New York State Capitol bomb plot, and declassified FBI files revealing information about Eric Swalwell. The news also covers various political stories concerning Florida Democratic nominees and the alleged cocaine distribution ring involving Penn State students.

After Kevin McCarthy attempted to remove Eric Swalwell from the Intelligence Committee over his relationship with Christine "Fang Fang" Fang, newly declassified FBI records were released. The documents reveal that the investigation went beyond a romantic connection and examined possible bribery, foreign campaign contributions, and efforts to trade access for political donations. Furthermore, the files indicate the FBI viewed Fang as a counterintelligence concern due to suspected ties to China’s Ministry of State Security.

Newly declassified FBI records challenge defenses mounted by Democrats regarding Swalwell’s removal from the Intelligence Committee. These documents show that the investigation into Swalwell went beyond their romantic relationship with Fang, detailing concerns about possible bribery and foreign campaign contributions. The records also indicate the FBI viewed Fang as a significant counterintelligence concern with suspected ties to China’s Ministry of State Security.

The article discusses how both parties are grappling with controversies during election cycles, noting that candidates face allegations ranging from misconduct to ethical scandals. Florida voters rejected Cory Mills’ reelection bid, which provided private relief for some Republicans despite him facing an investigation. Additionally, top Republicans quietly supported Ken Paxton after President Donald Trump and Texas voters embraced him in the Senate primary.

A special election is underway in California to fill the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell after his resignation amid sexual assault allegations. Two candidates, Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez, are competing for the remainder of the term and will also face each other in the primary race for the midterms. Their campaigns feature differing policy stances, with Wahab focusing on anti-ICE legislation while Hernandez maintains a moderate approach to immigration.

The special election to fill the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell, who resigned after facing sexual assault allegations, pits Aisha Wahab against Melissa Hernandez for California's 14th Congressional District. The primary race determines who will immediately succeed Swalwell and simultaneously serves as a primary contest for the midterms, highlighting an ideological struggle between progressive and moderate candidates.

Eric Swalwell informed FBI investigators about having a physical relationship with a Chinese operative. This disclosure occurred during a yearslong counterintelligence investigation.

California’s 14th Congressional District will hold a special election for a replacement of Eric Swalwell. The contest features State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez competing for the remainder of the term, while also facing each other in a fall race for the full-term seat. Outside groups, including United Democracy Project and Bold America (both backed by AIPAC), have collectively spent about $4.1 million on the race.

Eric Swalwell resigned amid sexual assault allegations that negatively impacted his campaign for California governor. His constituents will pick a replacement on Tuesday in California’s special congressional election, serving out the remainder of his term.

Following U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation, constituents in California’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement through a special election. State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez are the two competitors for the seat. Outside groups have spent substantial amounts of money on the race, with Bold America and United Democracy Project spending millions since the special primary.

Following Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress, constituents will vote for a replacement in California’s 14th Congressional District. State Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez are competing in the special election, which determines who will serve out the remainder of his term. Outside groups associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee spent approximately $4.1 million on the race, supporting Hernandez while opposing Wahab.

A bipartisan House effort, involving Reps. Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández, aims to fundamentally change how sexual misconduct and other bad behavior are investigated in Congress. They have been working on legislation that plans to reform the Ethics Committee's functions and streamline complaint reporting processes for staffers. The proposals build on previous efforts like the 2018 law and seek support from figures such as Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Two Democrats are competing in a runoff to replace Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress in April. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is actively spending money against a progressive candidate.

East Bay voters are facing a special election to determine who will fill out the remaining time of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional term. The race is heating up and involves candidates Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez.

Rep. Chuck Edwards ended his re-election bid after a House Ethics Committee recommended censure for professional boundary violations with young female staffers, including lavish gifts and affectionate notes. The committee found his conduct violated the spirit of House rules on sexual harassment, though no explicit sexual relationships were confirmed. His withdrawal impacts North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District race, with the Republican Party selecting a replacement nominee.

Rep. Chuck Edwards, a North Carolina Republican, ended his re-election bid following a bipartisan House Ethics Committee recommendation to censure him for inappropriate conduct with young female staffers. The committee found he violated the spirit of House rules by showering aides with gifts, sending affectionate notes, and making appearance-related comments, though no explicit sexual relationships were proven. His withdrawal reshapes the 11th Congressional District race, with the Republican Party selecting a replacement nominee.

A candidate with a background involving a murdered father and foster care is leading the race to replace Eric Swalwell. A $2 million ad campaign is targeting State Sen. Aisha Wahab, the current frontrunner.

The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards for unprofessional conduct toward two female aides, including inappropriate gifts, comments, and invitations. Edwards denied any sexual intent, but the committee found his actions 'beyond inappropriate.'

Eric Swalwell's campaign spent an additional $150,000 on legal services as he continues to avoid public appearances. The campaign concluded after several women accused him of sexual assault and harassment in April.

Max Miller faces domestic abuse allegations, including claims he poured hot water on his ex-wife, held a gun to her head, and broke their daughter’s collarbone. His Republican colleagues remain largely silent, drawing comparisons to past scandals involving Graham Platner and Eric Swalwell. A restraining order was filed against Miller, and his campaign denies the allegations.

Speaker Mike Johnson supports expanding a ban on lawmakers having sexual relationships with congressional staff to include all staff, not just subordinates. The current rule from 2018 prohibits such relationships with subordinates but allows exceptions for married lawmakers. Recent allegations against Sen. Ruben Gallego and former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales have spurred calls for stricter policies.

Eric Swalwell spent an additional $50,000 on a celebrity lawyer while facing investigations. The article notes he is a disgraced former congressman learning the difficulty of tracking his campaign expenditures.

Sen. Ruben Gallego is alleged to have had sexual relationships with two House staffers, according to sources. The report connects him to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell, whose conduct was scrutinized after allegations of harassment and assault.

Eric Swalwell paid over $360,000 to celebrity lawyer Sara Azari from his campaign accounts weeks after resigning from Congress and dropping out of the gubernatorial race. Payments included $50K for 'Legal [and] Accounting Services' 11 days post-resignation and $250K for 'campaign legal compliance' in May. Azari defended Swalwell amid allegations of sexual misconduct, denying claims and calling them a 'ruthless attempt' to smear him.

Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., paid over $360,000 to attorney Sara Azari from his campaign accounts weeks after resigning from Congress and dropping out of the gubernatorial race. Payments included a $50K fee 11 days post-resignation for legal and accounting services, amid allegations of sexual misconduct that led to his resignation.

Eric Swalwell built a political career over nearly a decade by targeting Trump. The article claims he later attempted to silence critics.

Eric Swalwell's attorneys threatened Tom Steyer's campaign just before a scandal caused his career and campaign for California governor to collapse, according to The Post.

Cheyenne Hunt, a lawyer and executive director of Reckoning Action, expressed relief over Graham Platner's withdrawal from the Maine Senate race and praised Democrats for prioritizing values. Hunt, who linked allegations against Platner and former Rep. Eric Swalwell, withdrew support from Platner after ex-partners described his behavior as 'reckless' and 'unsettling'.

Nationwide elections were disrupted by sexual assault allegations in California, affecting races for Governor and San Francisco Supervisor. Eric Swalwell withdrew from the Governor's race in April after five women accused him of sexual assault.

Ruben Gallego, who has considered a 2028 presidential run, rescinded support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a rape allegation, similar to his previous withdrawal of support for Eric Swalwell's California gubernatorial campaign amid misconduct allegations. Platner and Swalwell denied the allegations, while Platner's former girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield criticized Gallego for not acting sooner.

Sen. Ruben Gallego rescinded support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a rape allegation emerged, following his earlier withdrawal of backing for Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations. Platner and Swalwell denied the accusations, while Platner's former girlfriend highlighted Gallego's delayed response to her prior allegations of abusive behavior.

The House Ethics Committee stated it does not manage sexual harassment lawsuits or settlements and has no information to release on taxpayer-funded payments for such cases since 2018. The committee urged the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to publicly disclose details of sexual misconduct settlements as required by a recently adopted resolution.

The House approved a measure requiring the public release of records showing which members used taxpayer funds to settle sexual misconduct allegations and the amounts involved. The resolution, proposed by Rep. Thomas Massie, passed 420-0, directing the House Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to disclose the information within 60 days. The vote followed resignations of Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations.

The US Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, finding no evidence of violations. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Gallego of campaign finance and sexual misconduct, which he called right-wing conspiracies. The committee retains authority to revisit the matter if new facts emerge.

The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed allegations of misconduct against Sen. Ruben Gallego, including claims of campaign finance violations and inappropriate sexual conduct by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The charges followed Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation over sexual misconduct allegations, with Luna attempting to link Gallego to similar accusations. The Ethics Committee noted Gallego's cooperation during the investigation, while Luna defended her referral to the committee on social media.

The special election for Eric Swalwell’s open House seat is moving to a runoff after no candidate secured a majority. The top two candidates are California state Sen. Aisha Wahab and Bay Area transportation official Melissa Hernandez.

Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez advanced to the August 18 special general election to fill the remaining term of California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell. Both candidates secured top votes in a crowded field, with Wahab leading and Hernandez emphasizing outreach to voters. The winner will serve until January, followed by a regular general election in November.

Democratic candidates Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez advanced to the August 18 special general election to fill the remaining term of California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell. Both candidates secured the top two spots in the primary, which also determined their positions in the November general election for the same district.

Democrats Wahab and Hernandez have advanced to the special general election to complete the term of former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell. The election will determine the next representative for the district.