US Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including assault and harassment.
Swalwell faces investigations in California and New York, with forensic analysis authenticating videos showing him with a woman in a hotel room.
Their resignations have sparked renewed calls for stricter accountability in Congress and have upended California's governor race, leaving Democrats scrambling for a frontrunner.
Is the 'open secret' culture of misconduct on Capitol Hill finally ending?
What happens to the criminal probes now that the lawmakers have quit?
Are Capitol Hill's #MeToo reforms enough to protect staff from abuse?
Does resigning allow politicians to escape full legal and ethical accountability?
How can Congress effectively police the abusive behavior of its own members?