How Swalwell and Gonzales turned scandal into a golden parachute
When a member of Congress announces “resignation effective immediately,” Americans should hear the quiet click of an escape hatch locking behind them.
That is exactly what Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) did this week.
Gonzales first framed his exit as a dignified “retirement,” but facing mounting pressure, he reversed course in […]
House Ethics probes sexual misconduct
- House Ethics Committee seeks information about sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill Washington Post —
- House Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations The New York Times —
- Ethics panel reveals it conducted 20 sexual misconduct investigations into lawmakers since 2017 The Hill —
- Congress publishes list of 28 House members investigated for sexual misconduct — in wake of major scandals NY Post —
- House Ethics panel issues rare statement committing to helping secure a sexual harassment-free workplace Politico —