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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 8: A sculpture of former US President George Washington in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on April 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. On the ceiling is The Apotheosis of Washington fresco, painted by Constantino Brumidi in 1865. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)

Swalwell scandal sparks fears of deeper rot on Capitol Hill

Former lawmakers across the political spectrum have warned for years of a hushed congressional bacchanal marked by inappropriate revelry and sexual misconduct.

BEVERLY HILLS CA APRIL 14, 2026 -- Undated handout photo presented at a press conference of Lonna Drewes with former Congressman Eric Swalwell, who she says drugged and sexually assaulted her after offering professional mentorship. (Myun J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
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Chabria: Why now? Because that’s how trauma works. Get over it

California gubernatorial candidate clockwise from left; Tom Steyer; Rep. Eric Swalwell; Rep. Katie Porter; Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco; and conservative commentator Steve Hilton
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Commentary: Chaos is the leader in California’s hot mess of a governor’s race

Voting booths are seen at the Culpeper County Voter Registration office during the early voting period for the Virginia redistricting referendum Friday, April 3, 2026, in Culpeper, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Former Rep. Katie Porter, from left, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Tom Steyer (Christina House/Los Angeles Times; AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein; AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

Swalwell supporters scramble after he drops out of governor’s race. Who will benefit?

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