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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced his candidacy for president in an interview Monday night on CBS’s "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." 

Details: The 4-term congressman, who's 38 years old, is a member of the House Intelligence Committee and has frequently appeared on cable television to discuss the Trump-Russia investigation. The Atlantic first reported earlier this month that the issue of gun safety will be the centerpiece of his White House bid, and that he will partner with Parkland school shooting survivor Cameron Kasky for his campaign launch.

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He announced his candidacy on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.). Photo: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call

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<p>Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced his candidacy for president in an interview Monday night on CBS’s &quot;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.&quot; </p>

President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.