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House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed extending a prohibition on romantic or sexual relationships between lawmakers and Capitol Hill staff to all staff, signaling momentum for tougher House rules amid a wave of misconduct scandals; current rules already bar dating staff within a member’s own office, while a bipartisan task force weighs broader prohibitions.
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) over allegations of a hostile work environment and sexual harassment, prompted by Axios reporting that multiple sources described inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers. Edwards says he will fully cooperate and expects the review to uncover the facts, as lawmakers face renewed scrutiny following recent resignations of Swalwell and Gonzales.
The House Ethics Committee announced it is examining Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, following Axios reporting that two young female staffers faced boundary-crossing conduct and favoritism. Edwards denies wrongdoing; the investigation, which could take months or years, may affect his reelection prospects.
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R–N.C.) is under a House Ethics Committee investigation for alleged misconduct toward female aides, with two former staffers saying they felt uncomfortable about his interactions; the probe reportedly covers remarks, gifts, and hiring decisions. Edwards welcomed the inquiry as he campaigns in a district the Cook Political Report still labels as likely Republican.
Axios reports that President Trump pushed for a military strike on Iran despite staff warnings, with insiders describing him as being 'high on his own supply' after earlier strikes and overestimating his ability to topple the regime; the White House had launched Operation Epic Fury on February 28, and several aides questioned the plan while Trump publicly defended the operation and downplayed its costs.
White House staffers are reportedly upset over President Joe Biden's failure to uphold the tradition of taking 'departure photos' with employees, a practice that has been a customary farewell gesture. This has led to low morale and frustration among staff, who feel overlooked and unappreciated, especially as some younger staffers have been prioritized for photos. Despite an email inviting current political appointees for individual photos with Biden, the exclusion of family members and the perceived unfairness in scheduling have exacerbated tensions.
Kate Middleton's personal staffers reportedly have not seen her since before her mystery abdominal surgery, and some were caught off guard by the lack of information. Sources claim that only a few people know what's really going on, and even some of her family members have remained in the dark about the situation. Kate is said to be keeping the details of her surgery as private as possible and may reveal more when she's feeling up to it.
A man wielding a metal bat attacked two staffers at the district office of Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, causing non-life threatening injuries. The suspect, identified as 49-year-old Xuan Kha Tran Pham of Fairfax, has been charged with one count of aggravated malicious wounding and one count of malicious wounding. Pham suffers from schizophrenia and had previously been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer. The motive for the attack is unclear, and investigators do not have any information that the suspect was known to the US Capitol Police. The attack comes amid a string of incidents where members of Congress, their staff, and their families have been attacked in recent months.
Two staffers at Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly's office were attacked with a metal baseball bat by an assailant who is now in police custody. The Democratic representative confirmed that the staff members were taken to a hospital in non-life-threatening condition. This incident is the latest in a series of violent episodes targeting Congress members.