Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations. The decision Monday caps a swift political fall for the seven-term lawmaker, who had been seen as one of the leading candidates in California’s gubernatorial race before dropping out after the allegations surfaced. Swalwell denies the allegations against him but apologized Monday for "mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past.” The House Ethics Committee earlier Monday launched an investigation into whether Swalwell engaged in sexual misconduct toward an employee working under his supervision. Other lawmakers were pushing for a quick vote to expel Swalwell from Congress.