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politics4 days ago•3 min saved

Gonzales defies resignation calls amid alleged staffer affair and related death

Texas Republican Tony Gonzales refused to resign amid Republican pressure over allegations that he pressured a former staffer into a sexual relationship, with explicit texts cited; the staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, died by suicide in 2023. GOP colleagues urged resignation, while House Speaker Mike Johnson said the accusations must be taken seriously but did not call for him to quit. Gonzales denies the affair, claims he’s being blackmailed, and says full facts will emerge as investigations proceed, adding turmoil to his re-election bid in a competitive Republican primary.

via The Guardian|

#house-ethics-committee #politics #resignation-calls

politics25 days ago•35 min saved

Nancy Mace profile reveals staff pressure, late-night liquor runs, and Epstein vote fallout

New York Magazine reports Rep. Nancy Mace allegedly used her Office to boost her online profile by ordering staff to upvote and comment in Reddit’s 'hottest women in Congress' forums, while other aides recount midnight liquor runs and staff cleaning her Airbnb properties; her vote to release Epstein files damaged her relationship with Trump and risks his endorsement for South Carolina governor, prompting concerns from former staffers about her conduct.

via Yahoo|

#house-ethics-committee #jeffrey-epstein #nancy-mace

politics26 days ago•4 min saved

Ethics Panel to hold rare public hearing over Cherfilus-McCormick allegations

The House Ethics Committee plans a rare, open adjudicatory hearing to decide whether there is clear and convincing evidence of charges against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, following a 59-page report alleging a $5 million government overpayment laundered to her family’s business and related campaign-finance irregularities. Cherfilus-McCormick has pleaded not guilty. An eight-member adjudicatory subcommittee will meet March 5, 2026; such open hearings are unusual for the panel, with last televised Ethics proceedings dating to 2012. Expulsion, if pursued, would require a two-thirds vote and may be kept in process until Ethics concludes its review.

via Axios|

#adjudicatory-subcommittee #campaign-finance #cherfilus-mccormick

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Ethics Panel weighs lodging-expenses allegations against Rep. Nancy Mace

The bipartisan House Ethics Committee is examining allegations against Rep. Nancy Mace over lodging expenses and reimbursement practices after a referral from the Office of Congressional Conduct; the panel must decide its next steps by March 2, while Mace’s attorney questions the OCC’s disclosures and she denies wrongdoing, in a case echoing past Capitol Hill ethics tensions.

via Politico|

#ethics-investigation #house-ethics-committee #lodging-expenses

politics6 months ago•1 min saved

GOP Rep. Cory Mills Faces Growing Allegations and Legal Troubles

Republican Congressman Cory Mills faces allegations that have caused concern among GOP circles, with some questioning his future in politics. While Mills denies the allegations and plans to cooperate, discussions about his political future and potential challengers are ongoing, especially given his recent electoral success and previous considerations of running for higher office.

via Politico|

#allegations #cory-mills #florida-politics

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

AOC Ordered to Pay Additional Fees for 2021 Met Gala Attendance

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is required to pay an additional $2,733.28 after a House Ethics Committee investigation found her initial payment for her 2021 Met Gala dress was below the fair market value, and she is also asked to donate $250 to the Met's Costume Institute to close the case.

via The New York Times|

#dress-rental #ethics-violation #house-ethics-committee

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Ethics Panel Censures Pennsylvania Republican Over Spouse’s Stock Trades

The House Ethics Committee rebuked Congressman Mike Kelly for violating conduct rules related to stock trades by his wife involving a steel company, highlighting concerns over potential conflicts of interest and lack of transparency during a four-year investigation.

via The New York Times|

#conflict-of-interest #house-ethics-committee #investigation

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

AOC fined over Met Gala ethics violations and gift rules

The House Ethics Committee concluded its investigation into Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 2021 Met Gala appearance, finding she impermissibly accepted gifts and requiring her to pay nearly $3,000 to settle the matter, though she took steps to comply with gift rules.

via Business Insider|

#aoc #ethics #gifts

politics8 months ago•22 min saved

House Ethics Committee to Review Campaign Activity Guidelines

The House Ethics Committee is establishing a bipartisan subpanel led by Reps. Moran and Garcia to review and update guidance on campaign activities for House members, aiming to clarify ambiguous rules and address recent allegations of violations.

via Politico|

#bipartisan #campaign-activity-guidance #house-ethics-committee

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Susan Wild Misses Ethics Meeting Amid Gaetz Leak Controversy

Rep. Susan Wild, the top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee, was absent from a recent meeting after being identified as the source of leaks regarding the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz. It is unclear if she voluntarily skipped the meeting or was asked not to attend. Wild's chief of staff stated her absence was due to frustration with the handling of the Gaetz report. The Ethics Committee has been investigating Gaetz for allegations of misconduct, but the probe ended after his resignation from Congress.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#house-ethics-committee #investigation #leaks

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

House Republicans Block Release of Gaetz Ethics Report

The House ethics committee is set to vote on whether to release a report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and other illegal activities by former Congressman Matt Gaetz. The report includes claims of drug use, misuse of campaign funds, and sexual misconduct with a minor. Gaetz, who has denied the allegations, recently resigned from Congress and withdrew from a potential Trump administration role. The decision to release the report could have significant political consequences, especially as Gaetz is rumored to be considering a future gubernatorial bid.

via The Guardian US|

#house-ethics-committee #matt-gaetz #political-implications

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Ethics Committee Split Over Gaetz Investigation Amid New Allegations

The House Ethics Committee is facing internal division and public scrutiny over its handling of investigations into former congressmen Matt Gaetz and George Santos. The committee, led by Rep. Michael Guest, previously expelled Santos for financial misconduct but is now under pressure from House Speaker Mike Johnson to halt its probe into Gaetz, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. The committee's independence is questioned as it struggles to maintain bipartisan trust and transparency, with upcoming leadership changes potentially impacting its future direction.

via The Washington Post|

#george-santos #house-ethics-committee #matt-gaetz

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Gaetz's Political Future Uncertain Amid AG Nomination Withdrawal

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) resigned from Congress after being nominated by President-elect Trump for attorney general, amid an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation. Although Gaetz could potentially run for his old seat in a special election, his resignation complicates his return to Congress, as it triggers the need for a special election to fill the vacancy. Gaetz's political future remains uncertain, and he would lose his seniority if he returned to Congress.

via Axios|

#congress #house-ethics-committee #matt-gaetz

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Debate Intensifies Over Release of Gaetz Ethics Report After AG Withdrawal

Rep. Michael Guest, chair of the House Ethics Committee, stated that former Rep. Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from consideration for Attorney General should end discussions about releasing the committee's report on him. Gaetz's decision comes amid a long-standing investigation into allegations of misconduct, which ended when he resigned from Congress. The committee, which lacks jurisdiction over ex-lawmakers, had not released the report after a vote failed along party lines. Despite Gaetz's withdrawal, some Democrats, like Rep. Sean Casten, continue to push for the report's release.

via The Hill|

#house-ethics-committee #investigation #matt-gaetz

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Matt Gaetz Faces Renewed Scrutiny Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Matt Gaetz withdrew from his nomination for Attorney General after CNN reported new details of a sexual misconduct probe involving a 17-year-old. The report revealed a second alleged encounter, including a threesome, which Gaetz denied. He stated his withdrawal was to avoid distracting from the Trump/Vance transition. The House Ethics Committee had been investigating the allegations, but no charges were filed by the Department of Justice. Gaetz has consistently denied the accusations.

via International Business Times|

#attorney-general-nomination #cnn-report #house-ethics-committee