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politics19 days ago•25 min saved

Boebert denies alleged affairs with staffers, calls claims utterly false

Rep. Lauren Boebert publicly rejected a viral claim that she had sexual relationships with three staffers, including two women, calling the allegations 'utterly false' as a House Ethics complaint from activist David Wheeler moves forward. Wheeler alleges Boebert had liaisons with former district director Clarice Navarro Ratzlaff and two other staffers, based on undisclosed documents; Navarro Ratzlaff and Boebert's office deny the charges, and Boebert says the push is politically motivated and conflicts with House rules against staffers' sexual relationships.

via New York Post|

#affairs #american-muckrakers #ethics-committee

politics19 days ago•3 min saved

Boebert Hit With Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Affairs With Aides

A sworn ethics complaint filed with the U.S. House Ethics Committee alleges Rep. Lauren Boebert engaged in sexual relationships with three aides under her supervision, violating post-#MeToo rules prohibiting lawmakers from dating their own staff. The complaint, filed under penalty of perjury by David Wheeler of American Muckrakers, centers on district director Clarice Navarro and also claims Boebert arranged a $200,000 payment to Navarro to deter an ethics complaint. Navarro denies the allegations; the piece cites past reporting and Wheeler’s prior claims, including a defamation suit he filed against Boebert. Boebert’s office did not comment, and the article notes it will be updated with responses as they are received.

via Colorado Times Recorder|

#colorado-politics #ethics-committee #investigation

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

House censures Rep. Edwards for staff misconduct, a rare bipartisan rebuke

The House voted 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after the Ethics Committee found he engaged in persistent, inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including gifts and personal outreach that created uncomfortable situations; Edwards apologized but denied sexual harassment, marking one of the chamber’s most serious penalties in years.

via Axios|

#censure #chuck-edwards #congress

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Edwards Censure Push Puts Johnson Under Scrutiny on Capitol Hill

The House is set to vote on censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment, placing Speaker Mike Johnson in an awkward spot as the Ethics Committee recommended punishment and GOP members remain divided ahead of the midterms.

via Axios|

#censure #chuck-edwards #ethics-committee

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

California Rep. Gomez Faces Ethics Inquiry Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

A woman has accused California Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez of sexual assault and harassment; Gomez denies wrongdoing. The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into whether he violated conduct rules, including inappropriate contact with a staffer, though the probe is not proof of misconduct. The case comes amid a wave of ethics inquiries and resignations on Capitol Hill as the midterm elections approach.

via USA Today|

#california-politics #congress #ethics-committee

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Capitol ethics overhaul faces uphill battle amid lawmaker resistance

Bipartisan Reps. Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández push a sweeping overhaul of Congress’s ethics machinery to create a one-stop reporting system, speed up investigations, and harden penalties for misconduct—measures that face resistance from lawmakers and require Senate buy‑in, with enforcement and frivolous-claim concerns complicating prospects.

via Politico|

#congress #ethics-committee #ethics-reform

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Congress plots a one-stop ethics overhaul

A bipartisan effort in the House led by Reps. Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández aims to overhaul how sexual misconduct and other violations are identified, investigated, and punished on Capitol Hill, including creating a centralized, trauma-informed reporting system, boosting investigative staff, and potentially codifying the Office of Congressional Conduct into law. The plan, slated for a September reveal and backed by Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, seeks stronger, faster enforcement and consistent penalties, but faces resistance over enforcement scope and the need for Senate approval amid fears of partisan overreach.

via Politico|

#accountability #congress-ethics #ethics-committee

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Deadline Passes, Miller Stays on Ohio GOP Ballot

Ohio Rep. Max Miller will remain the GOP nominee for the 7th District after the deadline to replace him passed, though he could still withdraw and leave the party without a candidate. The move comes amid mounting GOP pressure over domestic-violence allegations from his ex-wife, which Miller denies, and a House Ethics Committee probe into potential abuse or drug use. Miller is now set to face Democrat Brian Poindexter in November as the GOP seeks to preserve its narrow House majority.

via CNBC|

#ballot-deadline #ethics-committee #gop

politics2 months ago•19 min saved

Johnson defers Miller probe to Ethics Committee amid abuse allegations

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Rep. Max Miller’s domestic abuse allegations should be investigated by the House Ethics Committee, noting he hasn’t spoken with Miller recently; Miller denies the charges, Republicans call for due process and a thorough review, and while Miller’s fitness for office has been questioned by some, there is no call from leaders for resignation.

via The Washington Post|

#congress #ethics-committee #gop

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Democrats weigh expelling Rep. Miller over domestic abuse allegations

Democrats are privately weighing a vote to expel Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) over domestic abuse allegations he denies; while expulsion is rare and due process concerns exist, some leaders say there could be action, though no move is expected before September as the party focuses on November races.

via axios.com|

#domestic-abuse #ethics-committee #expulsion

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

DOJ Probes Gallego Over Campaign Cash Spent on Super Bowl Tickets and Family Trips

The Justice Department has opened a probe into Sen. Ruben Gallego over possible campaign-finance violations after records show campaign funds paying for personal luxuries, including Super Bowl tickets and Disney trips, prompted by a whistleblower complaint; the inquiry follows the Senate Ethics Committee rejecting a related complaint, and Gallego denies wrongdoing while noting the FEC allows childcare reimbursements.

via New York Post|

#campaign-finance #doj-investigation #ethics-committee

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

DOJ opens campaign-finance probe into Sen. Ruben Gallego

The Justice Department is investigating Sen. Ruben Gallego for suspected campaign-finance violations prompted by a whistleblower complaint; the inquiry has not yet contacted Gallego and follows the Senate Ethics Committee’s prior dismissal of related allegations, amid reports he used campaign funds for childcare, family travel, and events such as the Super Bowl.

via Politico|

#campaign-finance #doj #ethics-committee

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

DOJ opens probe into Sen. Gallego after ethics panel clears him on spending claims

The Department of Justice has opened a probe into Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) for potential campaign-finance violations, days after the Senate Ethics Committee cleared him of misconduct allegations. The inquiry reportedly centers on using campaign funds for lavish family trips—including Disney World, Miami, Saint Barthélemy, Chicago—and for attending the 2023 Super Bowl, plus $18,000 in leadership-PAC childcare reimbursements. Gallego has defended the spending as legitimate fundraising expenses and dismissed the accusations as right-wing conspiracies.

via Fox News|

#campaign-finance #doj #ethics-committee

politics5 months ago•6 min saved

GOP Ethics Probe Expands to Rep. Edwards Over Alleged Staffer Relationship

Two House Republicans who helped oust colleagues last month are now focusing on Rep. Chuck Edwards, who is under a House Ethics Committee investigation for allegedly having an improper relationship with a subordinate and sexually harassing staffers. Edwards denies the accusations, while GOP voices such as Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna call for swift accountability, highlighting the broader Capitol Hill reckoning with misconduct as Edwards faces a competitive reelection.

via Politico|

#congress #edwards #ethics-committee

politics5 months ago•9 min saved

Congress Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Handling of Misconduct Allegations

Gonzales and Swalwell’s resignations over sexual misconduct allegations renew the long-standing fight over how Congress should handle survivor reports, with critics arguing the ethics process is slow and underprotective for complainants while others push for accountability through public exposure or revamped procedures—sparking bipartisan talks to refine ME TOO-era reforms and strengthen reporting channels.

via Politico|

#congress #ethics-committee #me-too