Washington Erupts as New Targets Emerge After Swalwell Resignation
Congress is facing a fast-moving fallout after two resignations triggered new calls to remove more lawmakers.
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales stepped down within hours of each other following separate sexual misconduct scandals, but the pressure didn’t stop there.
According to AP News and The Guardian, lawmakers from both parties are now pushing for action against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Rep. Cory Mills, who are facing ethics investigations of their own.
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A House Ethics panel found Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations tied to campaign finance and federal funds, while Speaker Mike Johnson said the evidence is “indisputable,” signaling a likely expulsion vote.
Mills remains under investigation, though details are still unclear.
The sudden wave of resignations and investigations is raising broader questions about accountability in Congress, with officials warning the situation could expand further.
What began with two departures is quickly turning into a wider institutional crisis.
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