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NC Republican Chuck Edwards exits race after ethics panel calls for censure
politics19 days ago

NC Republican Chuck Edwards exits race after ethics panel calls for censure

North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards announced he is dropping his bid for re-election two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended censuring him for persistent, inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers; Edwards had won the NC-11 GOP primary earlier this year and, after selling his McDonald's business, said he would finish his term, as the ethics report described lavish gifts and remarks that created an uncomfortable environment, though he denied any sexual propositions.

via Fox News|
#censure#chuck-edwards#elections
NC Rep. Chuck Edwards Withdraws Reelection Bid After Harassment Findings
politics20 days ago

NC Rep. Chuck Edwards Withdraws Reelection Bid After Harassment Findings

Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina said he will not seek another term after the House Ethics Committee found he fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in harassment toward two young female staffers; the bipartisan panel recommended censure, which would require a formal rebuke in the House if approved. Edwards will finish his current term, with his race previously viewed as a toss-up, and the investigation noted no sex activity but said his conduct could be seen as inappropriate.

via The Guardian|
#censure#congress#ethics
Ethics Panel Recommends Censure for Rep. Edwards Over Disturbing Staffer Conduct
politics20 days ago

Ethics Panel Recommends Censure for Rep. Edwards Over Disturbing Staffer Conduct

The House Ethics Committee’s 60-page report alleges Rep. Chuck Edwards showered two young staffers with lavish gifts, trips, personal help, and even ice cream—conduct seen as romantic or sexual by the panel. Edwards denies wrongdoing, arguing the interactions were based on a personal friendship, while his lawyers challenge the report’s inferences. The committee recommends a formal censure, a symbolic rebuke that would amplify ethics scrutiny ahead of the midterms as part of a broader Capitol Hill reckoning.

via USA Today|
#censure#chuck-edwards#ethics-investigation
Democratic Women demand Edwards resign after ethics ruling
politics21 days ago

Democratic Women demand Edwards resign after ethics ruling

The House Democratic Women's Caucus called for Rep. Chuck Edwards to resign after the House Ethics Committee found he violated rules related to sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. They argue censure is insufficient and plan to pursue tougher penalties, while Edwards and his lawyers dispute the findings; a censure vote is anticipated after the August recess.

via Axios|
#censure#chuck-edwards#democratic-womens-caucus
Ethics panel backs censure for Rep. Edwards in staffer misconduct case
politics21 days ago

Ethics panel backs censure for Rep. Edwards in staffer misconduct case

The House Ethics Committee has recommended that the full House censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after finding persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including lavish gifts and personal invitations. The panel says there is no proven sexual activity or quid pro quo, but the behavior could be interpreted as harassment and reflects a power imbalance, potentially affecting Edwards’ political standing as Congress returns in September.

via NBC News|
#censure#chuck-edwards#house-ethics-committee
Ethics panel calls for censure of Rep. Edwards over staff harassment findings
politics22 days ago

Ethics panel calls for censure of Rep. Edwards over staff harassment findings

The House Ethics Committee found Rep. Chuck Edwards violated the Code of Official Conduct by engaging in conduct that created a hostile environment and amounted to sexual harassment toward House staff, and it recommended censure. The 25-page report details interactions with two young female staffers, including gifts and personal gestures that staff said made them uncomfortable. Edwards denies wrongdoing and says he will cooperate. The panel will bring a privileged resolution to the full House for a vote, which requires a simple majority to censure; the committee stopped short of recommending removal from committees. With the House out until Aug. 31, no floor action is expected until lawmakers return.

via Axios|
#censure#ethics#harassment
Tennessee school board member charged with assault after hug and 'hot' remark to student
us-news3 months ago

Tennessee school board member charged with assault after hug and 'hot' remark to student

Keith Ervin, a longtime member of the Washington County Schools board in Tennessee, was charged with assault after he hugged a teenage student at a public meeting and told her, 'God, you’re hot.' He apologized, the board censured him, and it said it cannot remove elected officials, deferring to law enforcement as the case proceeds, with his first court appearance set for August.

via NBC News|
#assault-charge#censure#public-meeting
GOP Split Over Censure Push After Green’s Trump Speech Protest
politics6 months ago

GOP Split Over Censure Push After Green’s Trump Speech Protest

Republicans are divided on censuring Rep. Al Green for his State of the Union protest after he held a sign reading 'BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES!' and was escorted out; Rep. Michael Rulli introduced a censure resolution, but House Speaker Mike Johnson questioned whether the punishment is appropriate or should become routine. The debate risks fueling a tit-for-tat cycle with Democrats, and some Republicans support raising the threshold to 60% to keep censures rare amid ongoing concerns about the punishment’s effectiveness and politics.

via Axios|
#al-green#censure#mike-johnson
Dems weigh rare censure against Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post
politics6 months ago

Dems weigh rare censure against Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post

Democrats are privately weighing a forced censure vote against Rep. Randy Fine for anti-Muslim remarks, with some Congressional Progressive Caucus members pushing the move if Speaker Johnson doesn’t act. Support within Democrats is mixed, leadership stance is unclear, and the earliest possible vote would be after the upcoming recess. Some see it as warranted accountability, while others worry it could backfire and boost Fine’s profile.

via Axios|
#anti-muslim-remarks#censure#democrats
Congressional Backlash Grows Over Rep. Fine's Anti-Muslim Post
politics-and-policy6 months ago

Congressional Backlash Grows Over Rep. Fine's Anti-Muslim Post

Rep. Randy Fine faces mounting calls for censure and resignation after posting that he would choose dogs over Muslims, prompting broad condemnation from Democrats and some Republicans and intensifying pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson to strip him of committee posts. Fine defended the remarks on Newsmax, shared dog memes, and drew further scrutiny for past anti-Muslim comments and hardline positions toward Muslims and Palestinians. The House debate over censure thresholds and consequences remains unresolved, while some Republicans offered limited backing and Democrats pressed for action.

via Axios|
#anti-muslim-remarks#censure#politics-and-policy
GOP Rep's Islamophobic Post Sparks Widespread Backlash
politics6 months ago

GOP Rep's Islamophobic Post Sparks Widespread Backlash

Florida Rep. Randy Fine sparked outrage with a post saying, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” in response to Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani. The remark drew swift condemnation from across the political spectrum—including AOC, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Jake Tapper, and Megyn Kelly—with calls for censure and stripping him of committee assignments, highlighting ongoing Islamophobic rhetoric in some GOP circles.

via HuffPost|
#backlash#censure#dogs