Senate Staffer Fired for Inappropriate Conduct in Hearing Room

A Senate staffer, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, who was alleged by conservative news outlets to have engaged in sexual activity in a Senate hearing room, is no longer employed by Sen. Ben Cardin's office. The authenticity of the leaked video and the identities of the participants have not been confirmed. Maese-Czeropski denied the allegations and expressed his intention to explore legal options. Additionally, he refuted accusations of shouting at Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, in the halls of Congress. The staffer's employment termination comes after conservative outlets publicized the video.