JUST IN: Top Democrat Senator Faces Firestorm Amid ‘Best Friend’ Swalwell’s Resignation

The fallout from sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell is rippling beyond the California Democrat, with fresh scrutiny now landing on Sen. Ruben Gallego and his past defense of his longtime ally. Swalwell said Monday he plans to resign from Congress in the coming days after facing allegations that he raped and sent nude photos to younger women, including staffers. The congressman had already been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee before announcing his intent to step down. Gallego, whom Swalwell once called “my best friend in the world,” initially rushed to his defense as rumors spread that the East Bay lawmaker had harassed staffers and pushed them to sign nondisclosure agreements. “When you are in first place, is when they target you. Eric is a fighter a