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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Fetterman ex-staffers vow to expose 'unflattering details' after WSJ report

A group of former staff for Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has announced plans to release additional damaging information about the senator, following a Wall Street Journal report detailing his neglect of duties. The group, calling itself 'Former Fetterman Staffers,' claims the WSJ story is merely the 'tip of the iceberg' and has set a deadline for its first reveal on September 14 or 15. This development has intensified criticism from Pennsylvania Democrats, who are calling for Fetterman to resign or lose his seat in 2028, while some commentators have condemned the anonymous staffers for their lack of loyalty.

via Fox News|

#democrats #john-fetterman #pennsylvania

entertainment2 months ago•18 min saved

Howard Stern staffers allege 'cultish' rules bar speaking to host at events

Insiders say Howard Stern’s staff were told at company events not to speak to him, with claims that people were fired for violations. NYC SiriusXM allegedly feels “cultish,” with Stern’s image everywhere and staff chasing his approval. The piece comes as a dozen Stern staffers were laid off recently, with severance negotiations ongoing, amid a prior lawsuit by a former assistant alleging a hostile work environment.

via Page Six|

#cultish #entertainment #howard-stern

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

politics2 months 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

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Ethics panel backs censure for Rep. Edwards in staffer misconduct case

The House Ethics Committee has recommended that the full House censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after finding persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including lavish gifts and personal invitations. The panel says there is no proven sexual activity or quid pro quo, but the behavior could be interpreted as harassment and reflects a power imbalance, potentially affecting Edwards’ political standing as Congress returns in September.

via NBC News|

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

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

GOP Rep. Edwards Faces House Censure Over Harassment Probe Findings

The House Ethics Committee has recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards after a probe found repeated unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including lavish gifts, comments on appearance, inviting them to intimate dinners and vacations, and even reading a tearful poem; some messages were reportedly deleted, though Edwards says he cooperated and only commented on clothing.

via Fox News|

#congress #ethics #harassment

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Johnson backs plan to bar lawmakers from dating Capitol Hill staff

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.

via Axios|

#congress #ethics #mike-johnson

politics5 months ago•11 min saved

Ethics Panel Probes NC Rep. Edwards Over Harassment Allegations

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.

via AP News|

#congress #ethics #harassment

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Ethics Panel Opens Inquiry Into Rep. Edwards Over Harassment Allegations

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.

via Axios|

#congress #ethics #harassment

politics5 months ago•25 min saved

Edwards faces House ethics probe over conduct toward female aides

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.

via The Washington Post|

#chuck-edwards #ethics #north-carolina

politics7 months ago•40 min saved

Trump pressed Iran strike amid reluctant aides, fueled by overconfidence

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.

via Yahoo|

#axios #iran #politics

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

White House Staff Upset Over Lack of Post-Election Photo Ops with Biden

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.

via Daily Mail|

#biden #departure-photos #politics

royal-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Kate Middleton's Absence Raises Concern Among Senior Staff

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.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#kate-middleton #royal-family #royal-news

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Man with baseball bat attacks Democratic congressman's staff in Virginia office

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.

via CNN|

#assault #congressman #crime

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Congressional Staffers Attacked with Baseball Bat at Virginia Office of Democratic Congressman

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.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#attack #baseball-bat #crime