US congressman Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from the House of Representatives following mounting pressure from both parties. His departure follows allegations of sexual misconduct that disrupted his run for governor.

US congressman Eric Swalwell said on Monday he will resign from the House of Representatives, bowing to pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to leave Congress or face expulsion following sexual misconduct allegations that upended his campaign for governor. The California Democrat vowed ‌to fight the allegations but said he must also “take responsibility and ownership” of his mistakes. “Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong,”.....