- California Democrat Eric Swalwell denies allegations of drugging and raping a woman in 2016, as multiple women come forward with sexual misconduct claims.
- Former Congresswoman Jackie Speier calls for Congress to investigate why victims didn’t feel safe reporting misconduct.
- Texas
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