Eric Swalwell faces DOJ probe

Five women have now come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct or rape against the former politician, spanning several years.

Campaign financial records have also come under scrutiny, revealing that donors footed over $500,000 in luxury hotel bills, including rooms where some of the alleged assaults took place.

Swalwell has denied all accusations, but the mounting legal pressure has led to calls for greater accountability in Congress.

Republicans have proposed legislation to bar lawmakers convicted of sexual abuse from receiving taxpayer-funded pensions as the scandal continues to unfold.