Gomez under House Ethics probe as accuser's lawyers dispute consent

Lawyers for a woman who spoke with the House Ethics Committee say Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s interactions with their client were not consensual, challenging Gomez’s claim that past extramarital conduct was consensual. The Ethics Committee is examining allegations of sexual harassment and assault, including inappropriate contact with a staffer, while Gomez has said his past infidelity did not violate laws or House rules. The piece notes ongoing efforts on Capitol Hill to overhaul ethics rules to prohibit relationships between lawmakers and staff and to expedite investigations.