Eric Swalwell
The latest on Eric Swalwell. A Democrat, Swalwell was first elected to represent California in the United States House of Representatives in 2013. Swalwell briefly ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, but ultimately dropped out and endorsed Joe Biden. Born November 16, 1980 in Sac City, Iowa, Swalwell was deputy district attorney in Alameda County, CA before serving in Congress.
Kathy Griffin reveals theory her lung cancer was caused by poisoning
"I had lung cancer and I've never smoked," the comedian wrote on Twitter, in response to Rep. Eric Swalwell's thread about the disease.
GOP has "no intention" of having Ilhan Omar sit on committee: Scalise
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy recently barred two other Democrats from sitting on the Intelligence Committee.
Republican Congressman Bacon suggests ending partisan committee removals
"I think it's terribly corrosive to the rapport," Congressman Bacon said, "just the relations in the House."
Lauren Boebert says "conspiracy theorists" shouldn't be on committees
The Republican representative said Democrats Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell should be kept off the Intelligence Committee in the new GOP-controlled House.
Marjorie Taylor Greene trades barbs with Swalwell on death threats
Representative Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, has faced scrutiny from the GOP since a 2020 report linked him to a Chinese intelligence operation.
Meghan McCain reacts to being called "deranged" over "NYT" swastika debate
"Focus on your work & district, clown," said McCain after Democratic California Representative Eric Swalwell mocked her online.
Swalwell draws "straight line" from Pelosi attack to GOP leader McCarthy
The Democratic representative's remarks come amid a significant uptick in threats of violence against members of Congress.
Donald Trump 'Incredibly Vulnerable' Over FBI Raid, Eric Swalwell Says
The Democrat argued that the FBI "didn't try to embarrass Trump" with the raid at Mar-a-Lago.
Lauren Boebert Mocked by Swalwell After 'Only Acts Tough on Twitter' Claims
Boebert said Rep. Eric Swalwell "beelines away" from her when she approaches him in person.
Trump Faces 'Legal Reckoning' As Jan 6 Hearings Could Aid Other Lawsuits
Rep. Eric Swalwell suggested the former president will need to fight more legal proceeding's stemming from evidence shown in Capitol riot proceedings.
Eric Swalwell Derides Ken Buck's AR-15 Raccoons Comment
Swalwell responded to the comment by Republican Ken Buck that an AR-15 is needed to "protect the chickens."
Eric Swalwell Criticized for Sharing 4-Year-Old's Reaction to Buffalo
The Democrat defended tweeting about his young child and said that "we have a gun problem in America."
Madison Cawthorn's Lingerie Photos Are the 'End of Men,' Congressman Quips
The GOP congressman dismissed criticism of the images, describing them as "goofy vacation photos."
Merrick Garland Asked to Probe Russian War Crimes in Ukraine by 2 U.S. Reps
Two California representatives asked the Justice Department to investigate whether Russia committed war crimes by targeting Ukrainian civilians.
'Stop With This COVID Theater': Ron DeSantis Chastises Masked Students
In 2021, the Republican Florida governor signed an executive order banning mask mandates in schools.
Support Growing for Congressional Staffers Who Want to Unionize
Congressional Democrats including the speaker of House have thrown their support behind a union for congressional staff.
Trump Attorneys Lean On 'Absolute Immunity' for Presidents in Civil Cases
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers claimed their client was acting within his official rights and had no intention to create violence on Jan. 6.
Eric Swalwell Plays Santa When Gift Card From 'Grandma' Shows Up in Mail
Swalwell made a personal delivery hours after calling on Twitter users to help him find the recipients of Christmas card addressed to "Erick and Emma."
Rep. Eric Swalwell Blames 'Republican Liars' for Prolonged COVID Misery
Swalwell blamed "Republican liars" for the consequences of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.
Congressman Eric Swalwell IDs Man Who Allegedly Threatened Him, His Family
Swalwell gained the man's trust and the man apologized for his threats before Swalwell reported him to legal authorities.
Eric Swalwell Unleashes on the Unvaccinated in Twitter Rant
"Your unvaxxed status is creating new variants," the Congressman wrote in an angry Twitter thread directed at vaccine holdouts.
Ilhan Omar 'Hung Up on Me,' Lauren Boebert Says, as Apology Escalates Feud
"I told Ilhan Omar that she should make a public apology to the American people for her anti-American, anti-Semitic, anti-police rhetoric," Boebert said in a video recounting their contentious phone call.
Lauren Boebert's 'Jihad Squad' Rant Goes Viral, Prompts Backlash
The Colorado congresswoman made the remarks before the House voted to censure Rep. Paul Gosar for posting an animated video depicting him killing a colleague.
Eric Swalwell Expects Mark Meadows to Comply With 1/6 Committee Subpoena
"Maybe Mark Meadows thought that the years of lawlessness would continue under Joe Biden," Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said. "Well, they're not."
'Traitors': Dem Lawmakers Call for Removal of Republicans Over 1/6 Report
"This makes my blood boil," Representative Grace Meng said of a report that her Republican colleagues helped plan the protest before the January 6 insurrection.
Rep. Jim Jordan Ridiculed for Calling on Ohio to Ban All Vaccine Mandates
Social media users and fellow members of Congress mocked the GOP congressman's suggestion.
Swalwell on 'Justice for J6' Rally: Republicans Celebrating 'Cop Killers'
A "Justice for J6" event has been organized for September 18 by a nonprofit group led by former Trump campaign operative Matt Braynard to protest charges against January 6 rioters.
Eric Swalwell Says Trump Statement Endangers Life of Capitol Police Officer
Former President Donald Trump said in a statement on Wednesday that he knows the identity of the Capitol Police officer who shot Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt.
DOJ, House Counsel Will Not Assist Mo Brooks in Lawsuit from Eric Swalwell
The Department of Justice wrote that it "cannot conclude the Brooks was acting within the scope of his office or employment as a Member of Congress at the time of the incident out of which the claims in this case arose."
Swalwell Posts Texts Appearing To Show Tucker Carlson Call Him 'Coward'
Despite claiming on Tuesday that Democratic California Representative Eric Swalwell had illegally spent campaign funds, Carlson offered no proof of its actual illegality.
