- California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign Sunday night under immense pressure from colleagues after a former staffer’s accusations of sexual assault set off a string of sexual misconduct allegations.
- Bipartisan members of Congress are increasingly calling for the expulsion of several colleagues facing allegations of sexual misconduct, abuse, and ethics violations. Among those targeted for potential expulsion are Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Cory Mills.
- The push for expulsions follows a precedent set by the removal of George Santos, who was expelled before being convicted of federal charges, changing the historical standard for such actions.
- Key figures like Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Rep. Byron Donalds, and Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, have publicly supported these expulsion efforts, citing the need to uphold congressional integrity.
- Expelling members requires a two-thirds vote in the House and could significantly impact House Speaker Mike Johnson's control and the legislative agenda ahead of critical midterm elections.
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