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politics14 days ago•1 min saved

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Probe Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday, September 25, 2026, after Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure following a 61-page independent investigation. The report substantiated allegations that Caldwell sexually harassed a female staffer and violated state ethics rules by advocating for a romantic partner's promotion and bringing unpaid guests to official events. Caldwell, who also served as Secretary of State, denied the findings but stepped down to avoid disrupting the administration ahead of the November midterms. Sherrill has 45 days to appoint a replacement, a process that does not require Senate confirmation.

via New Jersey Globe|

#dale-caldwell #ethics-violations #mikie-sherrill

politics14 days ago•1 min saved

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Probe Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on September 25, 2026, after Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure following an independent investigation. The 61-page report substantiated claims of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations, including improper advocacy for a romantic partner and misuse of official events. Caldwell, who also served as Secretary of State, denied the findings but stepped down to avoid further administrative disruption ahead of the November midterms.

via CBS News|

#dale-caldwell #ethics-violations #mikie-sherrill

politics15 days ago•25 min saved

New Jersey Governor Demits Lt. Gov. Resignation Over Harassment Findings

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has demanded the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell by Friday, following an independent investigation that substantiated claims of sexual harassment and ethics breaches. The probe, led by former Attorney General Christopher Porrino, found Caldwell made a sexually charged remark to a staffer and violated rules by advocating for a romantic partner’s promotion. Caldwell, who serves as acting governor when Sherrill is out of state, has denied the allegations, claiming he was targeted for being a Black man in high office. Sherrill canceled her travel schedule to prevent Caldwell from assuming acting duties, while legal experts note that removing him without resignation would require complex legislative or judicial processes.

via The Washington Post|

#dale-caldwell #ethics-violations #mikie-sherrill

politics1 month ago•202 min saved

IG finds ex-Labor secretary drank at work, misused department resources

An independent Labor Department inspector general report found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated department policy by drinking alcohol at the office, directing staff to perform personal tasks, and accepting expensive gifts without proper disclosure. The probe also details mixing personal and official travel and an inappropriately close relationship with a security supervisor, with several staffers implicated. Chavez-DeRemer left for the private sector after a tenure marked by internal turmoil and staffing reductions.

via CNN|

#ethics-violations #inspector-general #labor-department

politics6 months ago•6 min saved

Expulsion Looms as Ethics Panel Finds 25 Violations by Cherfilus-McCormick

The House Ethics Committee found Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics and campaign-finance violations tied to using roughly $5 million in disaster-relief funds from her family’s healthcare business to fund her 2022 campaign; a punishment recommendation will follow after a lengthy hearing, with Republicans pushing to expel her and Democrats divided on the outcome. She also faces separate federal charges in the same case.

via Los Angeles Times|

#cherfilus-mccormick #disaster-relief-funds #ethics-violations

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Cherfilus-McCormick Convicted in House Ethics Case, Expulsion Vote Looms

A bipartisan House Ethics subcommittee found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty on most of 27 campaign-finance counts, including funneling millions to her campaign, setting the stage for a full House vote on expulsion as federal charges linger.

via Politico|

#campaign-finance #cherfilus-mccormick #ethics-violations

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Government Blames Democrats for Shutdown; Ethics Experts Warn of Legal Risks

Ethics experts suggest that the Biden administration's statements blaming Democrats for the government shutdown may violate the Hatch Act, which restricts political activities of federal employees, and have filed complaints against agencies promoting partisan messages during the shutdown.

via Politico|

#anti-lobbying-act #ethics-violations #federal-agencies

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court Faces Turmoil Over Alito Flag Controversy

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse of potential ethical violations for demanding Justice Samuel Alito's recusal from certain cases, claiming their actions constitute improper ex-parte communication with the Supreme Court. McConnell argued that such conduct breaches the American Bar Association's code of conduct and called for the Supreme Court to address the issue.

via Fox News|

#ethics-violations #mitch-mcconnell #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Former Rep. George Santos Announces Congressional Run Again"

Former New York Rep. George Santos has announced his plans to run for Congress again, challenging Rep. Nick LaLota in New York's First Congressional District. Santos, who was previously expelled from Congress due to ethics violations and faces federal charges, expressed his intention to debate LaLota on the issues and criticized his record as a Republican. LaLota responded by stating his commitment to raising the standard in Congress and holding Santos accountable, indicating his willingness to beat him in a primary election.

via CBS New York|

#congress #election #ethics-violations

education2 years ago•1 min saved

"MSU Board Takes Action Against Trustees Amid Ethics Violations Allegations"

Rema Vassar resigned as chair of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees following a report alleging ethics violations, prompting the board to refer her to the governor for review and strip her of committee appointments.

via MLive.com|

#board-of-trustees #education #ethics-violations

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Arizona Lawmaker Leezah Sun Resigns Amid Ethics Probe Findings"

Arizona House member Leezah Sun has resigned following a report by the House Committee on Ethics that found her guilty of ethics violations and a pattern of inappropriate behavior, including threatening a city official and attempting to influence a child custody case. Another House member, Amish Shaw, also announced his resignation to focus on his Congressional campaign, making it the second resignation from the Arizona Legislature in less than a week.

via Arizona's Family|

#arizona #ethics-violations #house-committee

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Upcoming Special Election in New York to Replace George Santos"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that a special election to fill the House seat left vacant by the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) will take place on February 13. Santos was expelled from Congress after a House Ethics Committee report revealed numerous crimes and ethical violations, including fabricating parts of his biography. He is also facing federal criminal charges. Former Rep. Tom Suozzi (D) has already announced his candidacy for the seat, while Santos has endorsed retired New York police detective Mike Sapraicone. The special election presents an opportunity for Democrats to flip the seat and gain an advantage in the fight for the House majority in 2024.

via The Washington Post|

#ethics-violations #expulsion #house-seat

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

George Santos Expelled from Congress, Vows to File Ethics Complaints

Former Rep. George Santos, who was recently expelled for alleged ethics violations, has vowed to file ethics complaints against several of his former colleagues in the House of Representatives. Santos plans to target Republican representatives Nicole Malliotakis and Mike Lawler for alleged stock trading and campaign finance violations, respectively. He also raised questions about Democratic Representative Rob Menendez's ties to his father, Senator Bob Menendez, who is under investigation by the Department of Justice. The accused representatives have not yet responded to Santos' allegations.

via Deadline|

#complaints #ethics-violations #expulsion

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Expulsion of Rep. George Santos: A Reminder of Consequences in Congress"

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized ousted Rep. George Santos for leaving the House chamber before the conclusion of his expulsion vote, calling him a "coward." Santos, who has been accused of ethics violations, including fraud and campaign finance crimes, is the sixth lawmaker to be expelled from the House. Pelosi emphasized the seriousness of the vote and the need to uphold the dignity and respect of the House of Representatives. The historic bipartisan vote of 311-114-2 to expel Santos followed two unsuccessful attempts. Santos maintains his innocence and refuses to leave Congress voluntarily.

via The Hill|

#ethics-violations #expulsion-vote #george-santos

politics2 years ago•13 min saved

Rep. George Santos Expelled from Congress: A Reminder of Consequences for Wrongdoing

GOP Rep. George Santos has been expelled from the House of Representatives over ethics violations. The next steps include the House Clerk assuming control of his office and making decisions on its behalf, while a special election will be scheduled by New York Governor Kathy Hochul to fill the vacancy. Santos retains certain privileges as a former member until convicted of a felony, but the House could make rules changes regarding those privileges. Santos has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including fraud and misusing campaign funds.

via CNN|

#ethics-violations #george-santos #gop