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politics6 days ago•4 min saved

Newcomer defeats incumbent Mills in Florida GOP primary amid ethics scrutiny

Ryan Elijah, a former local TV reporter, won a four-way Republican primary for Florida’s 7th District, defeating incumbent Rep. Cory Mills amid controversy including a House Ethics probe and a restraining order; Elijah will face Democrat Bale Dalton (NASA veteran) and Libertarian Christopher Dennison in November, with support from local sheriffs and Florida GOP leaders, while Mills struggled to raise funds despite Trump’s endorsement.

via Politico|

#2026-elections #cory-mills #ethics-investigation

politics6 days ago•21 min saved

Florida Rep. Mills Loses GOP Primary Amid Ethics Scrutiny

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) was defeated in the Florida GOP primary by Ryan Elijah as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic violence, plus campaign-finance violations and a House Ethics Committee investigation; Mills denies the charges, but the contest underscores voter tolerance for ethical scrutiny in a key seat.

via The Washington Post|

#cory-mills-politician #domestic-violence #ethics-investigation

politics-and-government12 days ago•16 min saved

Ethics findings link campaign money to Las Vegas trip amid harassment allegations

The House Committee on Ethics found substantial evidence that U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards sexually harassed two young female staffers and created a hostile work environment, and campaign-finance records show he used donors’ funds for a Las Vegas trip with one former staffer, while he missed votes and canceled a tele-town hall during a government shutdown before dropping his reelection bid.

via Raleigh News & Observer|

#campaign-finance #chuck-edwards #ethics-investigation

politics14 days ago•2 min saved

NC GOP taps Balkcom to replace Edwards on ballot amid harassment allegations

A North Carolina GOP panel selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on the November ballot after Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid sexual harassment allegations. Balkcom, a Henderson County legislator, will face Democrat Jamie Ager as absentee ballots begin going out Sept. 4; her nomination was boosted by endorsements from figures like House Speaker Destin Hall. Edwards will serve out his term but will not seek another, a decision prompted by a House Ethics Committee finding substantial reason to believe he violated rules and his denial of wrongdoing. Ager, a farmer who outraised Edwards, had been rated Lean Republican by Cook Political Report prior to the ethics findings, signaling a potentially competitive race in a narrowly divided district.

via NBC News|

#elections-2026 #ethics-investigation #house-of-representatives

politics20 days ago•22 min saved

Ethics Panel Opens Probe Into Ohio Rep. Miller Amid Domestic Abuse Claims

The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) for alleged domestic violence and illegal drug use after his ex-wife accused him of abusing her and their 2-year-old daughter; Miller has said he will not drop his reelection bid.

via The Washington Post|

#domestic-violence-allegations #ethics-investigation #ohio

politics20 days ago•5 min saved

Ohio Republican vows to stay in race amid abuse allegations and ethics probe

Ohio Rep. Max Miller says he will not quit his reelection bid as abuse allegations from his ex-wife trigger a House Ethics Committee probe; he denies the charges, cites joint custody of his daughter, and has called for the ethics inquiry to clear his name, while his father-in-law, Senator Bernie Moreno, urges removal and former President Trump reportedly offered encouragement as polling looks challenging.

via BBC|

#abuse-claims #ethics-investigation #max-miller

politics20 days ago•4 min saved

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

politics20 days ago•4 min saved

Pressure Builds on Ohio GOP Rep. Miller Amid Abuse Allegations

Rep. Max Miller faces an ethics probe and mounting calls to quit after domestic abuse allegations; his ex-father-in-law Bernie Moreno publicly urged resignation, and several GOP senators have signaled support for Moreno’s stance. Trump reportedly told Miller that “things aren’t looking good,” though he avoided taking sides. Miller has denied the charges and asked for an ethics review. Replacement rules hinge on timing: withdrawing before Tuesday’s deadline would trigger a special Republican primary; withdrawing later would still require a replacement by August 10 with two days’ notice.

via The Guardian|

#domestic-abuse-allegations #ethics-investigation #max-miller

politics25 days ago•197 min saved

Ex-wife’s lawyer seeks restraining order against Ohio Rep. Miller over alleged grab of attorneys

A lawyer for Rep. Max Miller’s ex-wife asked a judge to issue a restraining order against the congressman, alleging he grabbed Miller’s ex-wife’s attorney and another attorney’s bag outside an Ohio courtroom after a hearing in their ongoing custody case. The filing says this was the second time Miller accosted his ex-wife’s lawyers, following a May incident in which he allegedly made a crude remark about the fiancé of one of them. Miller’s team did not comment. The development comes amid a fractious custody dispute, prior abuse allegations by the ex-wife, and renewed calls for an ethics probe as Miller pursues reelection in a historically GOP district.

via CNN|

#abuse-allegations #ethics-investigation #max-miller

health1 month ago•6 min saved

Student’s fake Ph.D. claims prompt JAMA retractions of medical letters

A Cornell student, Zhihao Lei, signed at least 35 letters to editors in medical journals, claiming a Ph.D. from Cornell—claims that were false since he only held a bachelor’s degree and was a master’s student. Two letters in JAMA Oncology and JAMA Pediatrics were retracted after Lei acknowledged the credentials were misrepresented, while six other letters also carried Ph.D. claims that have not been corrected. The case raises concerns about author metadata and credentials in medical publishing, with ongoing investigations by multiple journals and no comment yet from JAMA or Cornell.

via Retraction Watch|

#ethics-investigation #false-credentials #health

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Ethics Panel Clears Ruben Gallego, Dismissing Allegations Tied to Swalwell Drama

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.

via Politico|

#anna-paulina-luna #eric-swalwell #ethics-investigation

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Senate Ethics Panel Clears Gallego of Misconduct Allegations

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.

via NBC News|

#anna-paulina-luna #campaign-finance #ethics-investigation

legal2 months ago•15 min saved

U.S. judge allegedly engaged in sexual encounter with police officer in chambers, report says

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.

via AP News|

#chambers #courts #ethics-investigation

military4 months ago•4 min saved

Navy Secretary Ousted in Pentagon Shakeup as Iran War Intensifies

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.

via Al Jazeera|

#ethics-investigation #iran-war #john-phelan

us-politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-Creshien? Correction: New title

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.

via BBC|

#campaign-finance #cherfilus-mccormick #ethics-investigation