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Ethics Committee announces inquiry into California Rep. Jimmy Gomez

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations, including “inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.” The California Democrat has been facing public allegations of misconduct for months, with the New York Post reporting in April that he was spotted in 2023…

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Mike Johnson Calls Allegations Against Max Miller ‘Serious’ but Says House Must ‘Allow This Process to Play Out’ Before Considering Discipline

House Speaker Mike Johnson called the allegations against Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) "serious" but said lawmakers should wait for the House Ethics Committee to finish its review before considering discipline.

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Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after Ethics panel recommends censure

North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards announced early Wednesday he was dropping his reelection bid, two days after a House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for engaging in “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staffers. The move comes as some Republicans have expressed concern over retaining his 11th…

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North Carolina Congressman showered two young female staff members with gifts. Then the Ethics Committee stepped in: ‘Needed a lot of cheering up’

He claims to have had "platonic" relationships with them.

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Ethics Committee launches probe into Max Miller

The House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday it will investigate allegations of domestic violence and abuse and illegal drug use against Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller. The announcement comes after Miller wrote on X that he was asking the panel to look into him and that he has “absolutely nothing to…

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Chuck Edwards Faces House Censure Recommendation Over 'Persistent' Conduct Toward Young Female Staffers

The House Ethics Committee recommends censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards for inappropriate conduct towards staffers, highlighting power imbalances and reigniting debates on workplace standards in Congress.

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Ethics panel recommends House censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct with two aides

The House Ethics Committee has recommended the House censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina after finding that he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides

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Thomas Massie Resolution: House Votes To Expose Lawmakers In Sexual Misconduct Settlements

The US House of Representatives voted 420-0 for a resolution demanding transparency on taxpayer-funded sexual misconduct settlements, aiming to restore public trust and accountability in Congress.

International Business Times UK

Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation by House Ethics

A lawyer from the Ethics committee said in an email obtained by Axios that the panel was probing unspecified allegations involving the North Carolina Republican.

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Defiant House Republican says Speaker Mike Johnson told him not to resign after Swalwell and Gonzales ousters

Mills maintains he has not been charged with a crime

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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick held onto her seat until 50 years and a $5M verdict pried her fingers off one by one

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress just minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to decide whether to expel her. The Florida Democrat stepped down after the committee found she committed 25 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws by funneling disaster relief money into her own election campaign.

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Cherfilus-McCormick resigns minutes before sanctions hearing

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announced her resignation from Congress Tuesday, minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to consider what punishment she should face for numerous ethics violations. With the Florida Democrat’s resignation, the Ethics Committee loses jurisdiction over her case and how she handled money flowing to her congressional…

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Johnson willing to ‘lead’ push for sexual misconduct overhauls

As revelations of sexual misconduct continue to ripple through Congress, calls for change are dominating the halls — so much so that Speaker Mike Johnson said he’d lead the cause himself. “We are looking at every potential avenue to tighten up the rules and make sure that women have an…

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‘We can’t wait forever’: Ethics Committee under scrutiny

The resignation of two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct has drawn renewed scrutiny of the House Ethics Committee. The 10-member committee, which is composed of five Republicans and five Democrats, had announced investigations of Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, when they resigned. The committee, which is considered…

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Axios

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

More than 20 House members have called for at least one of their colleagues to resign or be expelled.

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Fiery Ethics Committee hearing ends in guilty ruling for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

The panel will now recommend punitive action, which could include censure or expulsion.

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Cherfilus-McCormick violated ethics rules, subcommittee finds

Members of a House Ethics subcommittee ruled against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., after a marathon hearing Thursday that stretched into the night, finding that she violated ethics rules. It was a rare moment for the typically secretive Ethics panel, as a public “trial” unfolded for the first time since 2010. …

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"Nobody's comfortable": Democrats face impending dam break on Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

"I won't hesitate to call for resignation," one House Democrat told Axios.

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‘I made a mistake’: Rep. Tony Gonzales admits affair with staffer who later died by suicide amid ethics investigation

Rep. Tony Gonzales admitted to a sexual relationship with a staffer who died by suicide, hours after the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation. Gonzales stated he made a mistake and takes full responsibility, while also facing a runoff election after failing to secure a majority in the Texas primary.

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House squashes effort to force release of Ethics Committee files

Rep. Nancy Mace's measure aimed at documents related to sexual harassment allegations investigated by the House Ethics Committee.

Axios

House Ethics eyes "extremely rare" televised trial for Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

"She's in trouble," said one House Democrat. "Read that report. It's crazy."

The Independent UK

Ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. Cory Mills as he faces censure vote

The House Ethics Committee has announced that a panel will conduct a wide-ranging investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla

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House Ethics Committee Accuses Matt Gaetz Of Misconduct

House Ethics Committee report accuses former Congressman Matt Gaetz of engaging in illicit activities, including paying for sex with a minor and using drug...

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Matt Gaetz Quickly Moves To Block Ethics Report Release After Excerpts Reveal Ecstasy-Fueled Parties, Paying Women For Sex

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is reportedly attempting to get a restraining order to block the House Ethics Committee from releasing a report on an investigation

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Bombshell report finds evidence Gaetz had sex with minor, paid for sex and took drugs while in Congress - Roll Call

The House Ethics Committee released its long-awaited report into allegations of misconduct about former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz.

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