FBI searches former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home, seizes his electronic devices

BREAKING NEWSAug. 20, 2026, 4:52 PM UTCJustice DepartmentJustice DepartmentFBI searches former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home, seizes his electronic devicesThe actions were carried out over the weekend, the person familiar with the matter said, and are related to sexual misconduct allegations against the former congressman.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Add to GoogleFBI searches Eric Swalwell's home and seizes his electronic devices02:35Get more newsLiveonShareAdd to GoogleBy Laura Strickler, Gary Grumbach and Chloe AtkinsFormer Rep. Eric Swalwell had his electronic devices seized and his home searched by the FBI over the weekend, according to a person familiar with the matter. The former Democratic California congressman was stopped by the FBI at the San Francisco airport on Saturday and his electronic devices were taken as part of the execution of a search warrant, the person said. Agents searched his home in Washington, D.C., the following day, the person said, adding that both actions are related to an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell. An attorney for Swalwell did not immediately respond to a request for comment. He has previously denied allegations of criminal wrongdoing.The FBI declined to comment on the warrants. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.ShareAdd to GoogleLaura StricklerLaura Strickler is the senior investigative producer on the national security team where she produces television stories and writes for NBCNews.com.Gary GrumbachGary Grumbach is an NBC News legal affairs reporter, based in Washington, D.C.Chloe AtkinsChloe Atkins reports for the NBC News National Security and Law Unit, based in New York.