Eric Swalwell Resigns: A political earthquake shook Washington on Monday as Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress just hours before a planned press conference by one of his alleged victims. The dramatic move sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill and ignited a fierce controversy. Swalwell denied the sexual assault and rape allegations against him but stepped down amid mounting pressure. His resignation came shortly after the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation, which is now expected to be scrapped.