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The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed the misconduct allegations against Sen. Ruben Gallego, saying he cooperated fully during the inquiry into claims of campaign-finance violations and sexual misconduct linked to former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gallego called Luna’s allegations a right-wing conspiracy and demanded an apology, stating he was unaware of Swalwell’s misconduct.
The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s complaint accusing Sen. Ruben Gallego of campaign finance violations and inappropriate conduct after reviewing the evidence and expenditure reports. The six-member panel found no violations of federal law or Senate rules and noted Gallego’s cooperation; it reserves the right to revisit if new facts emerge. Gallego has called the accusations right-wing fabrications, continues to fundraise for legal fees, and says he will keep serving Arizonans.
A federal judge is accused of having a sexual encounter with a police officer inside his chambers, according to a new report, raising questions about judicial ethics and potential consequences for the judiciary.
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid a broader military shakeup during the Iran conflict; reports cite internal disputes and an ethics investigation, with Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao serving as acting secretary. The move comes as the U.S. maintains a naval blockade and presence around the Strait of Hormuz, amid tensions after the U.S. seized an Iranian container ship, which Iran condemned as piracy.
Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress after a House Ethics Committee probe found 25 ethics violations, including misusing disaster relief funds for her campaign and purchasing luxury items such as a $109,000 three-carat yellow diamond ring. She says she’s innocent and framed the probe as a witch hunt, stepping down just before an expulsion vote was to occur. She also faces federal charges for diverting FEMA disaster funds; that trial has been postponed to February 2027, with potential penalties up to 53 years in prison if convicted.
A bipartisan group unveils the Know Your Labor Rights Act to require employers to post and inform employees about workplace rights, while Capitol Hill also whirls with a debate over Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair nomination, a hold on Coast Guard promotions tied to a Florida shipbuilder dispute, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick’s resignation amid ethics charges, and ongoing talks on bipartisan paths for FISA reauthorization and immigration funding, alongside looming budget timing and floor votes.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned amid ethics charges, including allegations she stole $5 million in Covid relief funds, as bipartisan calls for her ouster intensified and a House Ethics Committee public hearing was set to proceed; she said the proceedings were not a fair process and chose to step aside.
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will resign from the House amid an Ethics Committee investigation into an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, planning to retire when Congress returns; his move follows Rep. Eric Swalwell's departure amid misconduct allegations and comes after he had previously indicated he would not seek reelection.
The House Ethics Committee has opened an inquiry into Rep. Eric Swalwell to determine whether he violated the Code of Official Conduct or other laws amid allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims by a former staffer. The probe comes as Swalwell withdrew from the California gubernatorial race and faces calls from some lawmakers to resign or be expelled; the Manhattan district attorney is also examining one of the allegations, while Swalwell denies the charges and defends himself against the allegations.
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) as he campaigns for California governor; the report notes a Sacramento town hall appearance but does not specify the probe’s focus.
Congress returns from a break to confront renewed debates over U.S. involvement in Iran, a lingering DHS funding shutdown, and potential expulsion actions against Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales amid ethics concerns—while Republicans push for a quick, narrowly focused DHS funding package via reconciliation and Democrats press to strengthen congressional war powers oversight.
The Florida Bar said it erroneously stated that Lindsey Halligan, the Trump-appointed interim U.S. attorney in Virginia, was under ethics investigation; the bar now says it’s merely monitoring the underlying legal proceedings tied to a Campaign for Accountability complaint, amid ongoing scrutiny of Halligan’s appointment and related Trump-era prosecutions against James and Comey.
The New York Times reports Lindsey Halligan, a former federal prosecutor and Trump ally who was also a beauty pageant contestant, is under investigation by the Florida Bar for professional misconduct. The bar’s action centers on a letter to Campaign for Accountability, the watchdog group that filed the complaint.
House Republican leaders are pressing Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop out of his runoff against Brandon Herrera after he admitted to having an affair with a former aide, triggering an Ethics Committee investigation; with neither candidate winning a majority in the primary, the party says the ethics process should run its course before campaigning continues, while Gonzales vows to cooperate and continue serving.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said he would not resign amid reports he had an affair with a senior staffer who later died by suicide, including allegations of explicit texts; he declined to confirm the affair and said he’s being blackmailed. The case is under a House ethics review, with some GOP colleagues calling for his resignation and others urging patience as details emerge. Gonzales is one week from a high-stakes primary against Brandon Herrera, while House leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, is involved in addressing the matter.