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Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer has withdrawn from his bid for the U.S. House in Oklahoma after a romantic-text scandal. Lahmeyer, who had previously announced a 2021 Senate run, ends his campaign and alters the GOP race in the district.
Bob Packwood, a longtime Oregon Republican who served in the U.S. Senate from 1969 to 1995, died at 93 in Rancho Mirage, California. He resigned in 1995 under the threat of expulsion after a Senate Ethics Committee report detailed a pattern of sexual harassment and abuse, including at least 18 unwanted advances toward staff and others connected to his office. The exhaustive probe marked a milestone in how the Senate confronted misconduct. Packwood was known for environmental legislation and tax reform, and earlier in his career challenged Nixon on Watergate and backed abortion rights. After leaving the Senate, he ran a lobbying firm and later briefly advised on tax reform. His death closes a controversial chapter that intersected with debates over accountability and gender in Washington.
Bob Packwood, a longtime Oregon Republican senator known for his maverick politics and advocacy for women’s rights, died at 93 in California. His career shattered after a 1992 Washington Post investigation detailing decades of sexual misconduct toward staffers, leading to his resignation in 1995. He later built a successful lobbying career and helped found Oregon’s Dorchester Conference, leaving a controversial but enduring legacy in state and national politics.
In Variety’s Actors on Actors interview, Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn revisit Scandal’s finale, discussing Olitz’s enduring bond, the iconic street‑Hi moment, and fans’ debates about whether Fitz and Olivia are in Vermont making jam or pursuing a life together; they emphasize that their characters’ connection endures and that couples therapy remains part of their dynamic, while also reflecting on their real‑world projects (Washington’s Imperfect Women and Goldwyn’s roles on Hacks and Law & Order) and the series’ lasting impact on TV by centering a Black woman at the helm.
Platner is facing new accusations of toxic relationship behavior sparked by a sexting scandal, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding the public figure.
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is under renewed scrutiny over explicit texts, a past Nazi-symbol tattoo, and controversial writings, testing whether Democrats will tolerate personal scandal as he competes to win Maine's Senate seat; some party leaders urge focusing on issues, while Platner remains ahead in polls against Susan Collins.
Gayle King's ex-partner has issued a public statement apologizing for a cheating scandal, taking responsibility for their actions, expressing remorse, and asking for privacy as they move forward from the controversy.
Prince Andrew is reportedly under investigation for sexual misconduct, with reports claiming he views Eugenie's baby as a potential route back into the royal fold.
TMZ reports alleged an affair between NFL coach Mike Vrabel and NFL writer Dianna Russini, citing a 2021 private boat outing on which Vrabel coached the Titans and Russini was pregnant; photos suggested intimacy, and both were married with children. Vrabel said he’s had difficult conversations with his family and will seek counseling, while Russini resigned from The Athletic amid the scrutiny. Related photos surfaced from a Sedona resort and other events, drawing NFL attention, though Commissioner Goodell said the matter falls outside the league’s personal conduct code.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel appears to have lost some swagger after the Dianna Russini affair, with Albert Breer saying he hasn’t been the same in the building lately. Russini has left The Athletic; the NFL hasn’t sanctioned Vrabel, but the personal fallout is altering internal dynamics as New England heads toward training camp, making Vrabel’s return to his full leadership form crucial for the team.
Photos published by Page Six showing NFL coach Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini at a Sedona resort triggered a major public brouhaha: Russini resigned from The Athletic after an internal review into her conduct related to her relationship with Vrabel, while Vrabel said he would seek counseling and would miss early NFL activities as his family and team deal with the fallout. A later round of photos alleged to show them kissing in 2020 deepened scrutiny. Both are married with children. The Athletic defended Russini amid the scrutiny, and Vrabel’s camp described events as a personal matter; the saga has spotlighted off‑duty interactions between reporters and coaches and the potential PR implications for teams and outlets involved.
The NFL said it will not review Patriots coach Mike Vrabel after vacation photos with journalist Dianna Russini; Russini resigned from The Athletic amid the fallout, while Vrabel defended the moment as innocent and remains with the Patriots.
Justin Fairfax, elected Virginia lieutenant governor in 2017 as a historic rising star, saw his political trajectory derailed by sexual assault allegations; the piece also notes reports that he and his wife were later found dead in an apparent murder-suicide.
Rep. Tony Gonzales, who admitted an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, is set for an expulsion vote this week even as Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations; lawmakers from both parties are pursuing expulsions, with Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez planning to unveil an expulsion resolution against Gonzales and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna signaling support, while House Ethics investigates both cases and Swalwell’s resignation shapes Capitol Hill politics.
Paige Shiver, the woman identified by reports as the alleged mistress of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, has left the university's athletics department after her contract expired, four months after Moore was fired over an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Moore faces charges including home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering, and a court hearing followed a highly publicized incident at Shiver’s home that included a 911 call from Moore’s wife.