A Week of Scandal, Reckoning and Resignations in Congress
Two U.S. House members, Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzalez, resigned amid serious sexual misconduct allegations, avoiding a historic congressional vote to expel them—highlighting how political calculations shape accountability in Congress.
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