Another woman accuses Swalwell of sexual assault; says she was drugged in Beverly Hills in 2018 ^4.2%

Los Angeles Times - By Rebecca Ellis, Melody Gutierrez - 4/14/2026, 5:32 PM

Negativity Bias 10.8% - Appeal to Emotion 7.8% - Anecdotal 7.6%

Another woman came forward Tuesday to describe rape allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, who announced his resignation from Congress on Monday amid a torrent of sexual misconduct accusations. Lonna Drewes said at a news conference called by her attorneys that she was drugged and raped by Swalwell (D-Dublin) in 2018 while she was... more

Swalwell supporters scramble after he drops out of governor's race. Who will benefit? ^33%

Los Angeles Times - By Nicole Nixon, Dakota Smith, Melody Gutierrez, Seema Mehta - 4/13/2026, 11:15 PM

Negativity Bias 30.7% - Biased Writer Voice 13.5% - Appeal to Emotion 9%

SACRAMENTO — The big-money backers and Democratic heavyweights who tried to crown Rep. Eric Swalwell as California’s next governor before his scandal-plagued exit from the political arena are now scrambling to find a new favorite among the candidates they either spurned or actively tried to undercut. Swalwell (D-Dublin) announced Monday... more

Swalwell "suspends" campaign for governor's race following allegations of sexual assault, nude photos ^70.6%

Los Angeles Times - By Dakota Smith, Melody Gutierrez, Seema Mehta - 4/13/2026, 12:50 AM

Negativity Bias 31.6% - Appeal to Authority 30.6% - Availability Heuristic 17.3%

SACRAMENTO — Embattled Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday but continued to deny he sexually assaulted anyone. His campaign to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom has all but collapsed as key Democratic supporters, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Adam Schiff, abandon him. “To my family, staff, friends,... more

Trump administration retreats in Newsom lawsuit over National Guard deployment ^61.9%

Los Angeles Times - By Melody Gutierrez - 12/31/2025, 5:39 PM

SACRAMENTO — The Trump administration backed off its effort to block a court order returning control of National Guard troops in Los Angeles to California Gov. Gavin Newsom. In a brief filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Tuesday, Justice Department lawyers said they no longer oppose lifting a partial... more

Newsom, seeking federal funds for L.A. wildfire recovery, is denied meeting with key Trump officials ^77.9%

Los Angeles Times - By Ana Ceballos, Melody Gutierrez - 12/5/2025, 9:23 PM

WASHINGTON — Gov. Gavin Newsom kept a low profile as he swung through the nation’s capital this week, holding meetings with a handful of lawmakers Friday on Capitol Hill as he renewed calls for billions in federal recovery aid following the Los Angeles fires. For a governor who has spent recent weeks in the spotlight — trailed by cameras... more