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world-news20 days ago•36 min saved

Boebert Affair Allegations Prompt House Ethics Complaint Involving Three Staffers

Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert is accused in a House Ethics Committee complaint of having sex with three staffers—Clarice Navarro, Raven Finegan, and Jeffrey Small—violating post-#MeToo rules; the filing by American Muckrakers’ David Wheeler cites older Colorado Times Recorder pieces, Navarro denies the allegations, and Finegan (current district chief of staff) and Small (former chief of staff) are named in the complaint as Boebert’s aides.

via Hindustan Times|

#clarice-navarro #house-ethics-committee #jeffrey-small

politics1 month ago•41 min saved

House rebukes Rep. Edwards for years of inappropriate staff conduct

In a rare bipartisan rebuke, the House voted 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after a House Ethics Committee report found a years-long pattern of inappropriate behavior toward two young female staffers, including lavish gifts, intimate dinners and vacations, deeply personal and romantic messages, and even discussions of a strip club. Edwards denies wrongdoing, says he is imperfect, and announced he won’t seek reelection; the censure underscores ongoing ethics scrutiny ahead of the midterms.

via Yahoo News UK|

#bipartisan #censure #chuck-edwards

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Contempt vote pins Cherfilus-McCormick allies as DOJ pursuit looms

The House unanimously held North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph and ex-Cherfilus-McCormick aide Hector Roos in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with subpoenas in the Ethics Committee’s probe into Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, sending referrals to the Department of Justice for potential criminal charges. Penalties can include up to a $100,000 fine and up to a year in jail. The measure was approved by voice vote, signaling broad support among lawmakers to enforce compliance in the ethics investigation.

via Fox News|

#contempt-of-congress #department-of-justice #house-ethics-committee

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

House censures Rep. Edwards for harassing female aides, marking a major ethics rebuke

The House voted 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after the House Ethics Committee found he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including remarks about appearance and off-hours gifts and activities; Edwards denies wrongdoing but apologized to the staffers and had already said he would not seek reelection. Censure is the harshest punishment short of expulsion and underscores ongoing efforts to reform how Congress handles misconduct by members.

via politico.com|

#censure #chuck-edwards #house-ethics-committee

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

House censures Rep. Edwards over staffer misconduct findings

The House voted 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after a House Ethics Committee finding of persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including late-night texts and lavish gifts. Edwards disputed the conclusions, but bipartisan leadership supported the rebuke; he had just ended his reelection bid, and a replacement GOP nominee was named as Republicans confront harassment issues on Capitol Hill.

via Fox News|

#censure #chuck-edwards #house-ethics-committee

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Edwards Defends Conduct, Urges Context Ahead of Censure Vote

Rep. Chuck Edwards pushed back against a House Ethics Committee finding of persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two female staffers, arguing the report omits context and that affectionate interactions and preexisting relationships should not be equated with sexual harassment; the six-page letter circulated ahead of a possible censure vote that could occur next week after he dropped his reelection bid.

via Politico|

#censure #chuck-edwards #house-ethics-committee

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Ossoff presses Collins on House Ethics probe amid Georgia race

Sen. Jon Ossoff pressed GOP Rep. Mike Collins over a House Ethics Committee inquiry into alleged misuses of official funds, urging Collins to testify and explain his resistance; the Office of Congressional Conduct previously found substantial reason to believe Collins’ office misused funds and recommended a subpoena, while Collins’ campaign says he has cooperated and expects to be cleared.

via Politico|

#collins #ethics-probe #georgia

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Gomez under House Ethics probe as accuser's lawyers dispute consent

Lawyers for a woman who spoke with the House Ethics Committee say Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s interactions with their client were not consensual, challenging Gomez’s claim that past extramarital conduct was consensual. The Ethics Committee is examining allegations of sexual harassment and assault, including inappropriate contact with a staffer, while Gomez has said his past infidelity did not violate laws or House rules. The piece notes ongoing efforts on Capitol Hill to overhaul ethics rules to prohibit relationships between lawmakers and staff and to expedite investigations.

via Politico|

#consent #ethics-reform #house-ethics-committee

politics1 month ago•387 min saved

Florida GOP primary shocks: Mills ousted amid ethics and finance probes

Republican Rep. Cory Mills lost Florida’s 7th District GOP primary to Ryan Elijah amid House Ethics Committee and Department of Justice investigations into his finances and conduct; Mills denied wrongdoing and had Trump’s endorsement, but Elijah benefited from endorsements from Florida Republicans and outspent him. With about 80% of votes counted, Elijah led 46% to Mills’s 34%.

via NBC News|

#cory-mills #doj-investigation #florida-primary

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Gomez Faces House Ethics Inquiry Over Alleged Misconduct

The House Ethics Committee said it is reviewing allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez may have violated the Code of Official Conduct, including inappropriate contact with a staffer. Gomez, who is married, says his actions were personal mistakes, consensual, and not illegal, and he will cooperate with the review. The committee stressed that launching an investigation and public disclosure do not by themselves prove violations. The probe follows a year of ethics scrutiny involving several other lawmakers.

via NBC News|

#congress #house-ethics-committee #investigation

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

White House tells Ohio GOP to back off Miller ouster as he stays in race

White House officials urged Ohio Republicans to back off pressing Rep. Max Miller to drop out amid domestic abuse allegations, as Miller refuses to withdraw and faces a House Ethics Committee probe; the decision preserves a contentious race that could jeopardize a so-called safe seat and complicates GOP messaging and fundraising in a district unlikely to tilt blue in 2026.

via Politico|

#2026-elections #house-ethics-committee #max-miller

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Edwards Exit Triggers GOP scramble in pivotal NC-11 race

Rep. Chuck Edwards withdraws from reelection after the House Ethics Committee found violations involving harassment and a hostile work environment, forcing Republicans to quickly replace him in North Carolina’s 11th District. The race, once lean Republican, is now a toss-up as Democrats’ Jamie Ager gains fundraising momentum, prompting a rapid, high-stakes campaign and potentially elevating scrutiny of misconduct penalties and expulsion options.

via Axios|

#chuck-edwards #house-ethics-committee #jamie-ager

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Edwards Exits Re-Election Bid Amid Ethics Scrutiny

Rep. Chuck Edwards announced on X that he will not seek re-election to North Carolina’s 11th District U.S. House seat and will finish his current term after the House Ethics Committee recommended a censure for violating conduct rules by making unwanted advances toward staffers (no evidence of sexual activity or propositions). The North Carolina GOP will convene the 11th District Executive Committee next week to select a Republican nominee for the November ballot.

via WYFF|

#chuck-edwards #house-ethics-committee #nc-11-district

politics2 months ago•23 min saved

Edwards exits NC race after ethics censure recommendation

Rep. Chuck Edwards, a North Carolina Republican, said he is dropping his reelection bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended censuring him following a report detailing persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers; the committee found no sexual misconduct, but the ethics finding could make his district more competitive in 2026.

via The Washington Post|

#edwards #ethics #house-ethics-committee