FBI searches home connected to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell

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Faulders, K., Barr, L., & Date, J. (2026, October 27). FBI searches home connected to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/Politics/fbi-searches-home-connected-former-california-rep-eric/story?id=137609856

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ABC News (US) · collected 2026-10-27 · by Katherine Faulders, Luke Barr, Jack Date

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The FBI conducted a search at a Southern California home connected to former Representative Eric Swalwell based on a court-authorized warrant. While Swalwell does not live in the property, he reportedly stayed there temporarily. The bureau confirmed the operation but declined further comment, and ABC News is seeking additional information from Swalwell's attorney.
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On October 27, 2026, the FBI conducted a search at a home in the Los Angeles region as part of an ongoing criminal investigation involving former California Rep. Eric Swalwell. Although Swalwell does not reside in the property being searched, sources indicated that he had stayed there for some period. The exact nature and scope of the investigation have not been disclosed by authorities beyond confirming it is a court-authorized operation. ABC News reached out to an attorney representing Swalwell but did not receive an immediate response.

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📰 FBI Searches Eric Swalwell's Home
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FBI ORG · 6× ABC News ORG · 5× Eric Swalwell PERSON · 2× Swalwell PERSON · 2× California GPE · 1× Democratic NORP · 1× Los Angeles GPE · 1×

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"Early this morning the FBI conducted an operation in the Los Angeles region related to an ongoing criminal investigation," the FBI told ABC News, adding "We have no further comment.” Swalwell doesn’t live in the home that is being searched, but it is believed he stayed in the home for a time, sources told ABC News.
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FBI searches home connected to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell · assertive framing

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FBI searches home connected to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell The FBI confirmed the search to ABC News. asserted
FBI → search → News
The FBI is carrying out a court-authorized search warrant at a home in Southern California, according to an FBI spokesperson. uncertain
FBI → carry → spokesperson
Sources have told ABC News that the search is connected to an ongoing investigation into former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. asserted
search → tell → Swalwell
"Early this morning the FBI conducted an operation in the Los Angeles region related to an ongoing criminal investigation," the FBI told ABC News, adding "We have no further comment.” Swalwell doesn’t live in the home that is being searched, but it is believed he stayed in the home for a time, sources told ABC News. asserted
sources → conduct → News
ABC News has reached out to an attorney for Swalwell for comment. asserted
News → reach → comment
This is a developing story. asserted
This → develop → ?
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