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Eric Swalwell

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Declassified FBI files detail Swalwell's physical relationship and Fang Fang conduit donations

Aug 19, 2026

The segment covers newly declassified FBI files from a 2014-2017 investigation into Eric Swalwell's ties to suspected Chinese operative Christine 'Fang Fang.' It details Swalwell's admissions of physical encounters, Fang's alleged role in conduit campaign donations and internship-for-contribution schemes in 2013-2014, and DOJ's decision not to prosecute for national security reasons. The sourcing draws from the declassified memos, New York Post cover, and comments from Hugh Hewitt and references to Kevin McCarthy's past statements about an FBI briefing with Nancy Pelosi. The throughline is the Chinese intelligence threat via Swalwell's House Intelligence Committee access.

▶ Source: Fox News

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Rep. Keith Self Urges Swalwell Probe, Pushes 17th Amendment Repeal, Hails NFA Ruling

Aug 17, 2026

The segment is an interview with Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) on RAV discussing three topics. Self addresses recent revelations about Eric Swalwell's ties to suspected Chinese operative Christine Fang, calls for congressional oversight into the FBI's handling, and speculates on broader Democratic involvement. He advocates repealing the 17th Amendment to restore state legislature selection of senators. The interview closes with praise for a recent court decision undermining the National Firearms Act's registration requirements.

▶ Source: Rep. Keith Self