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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A woman testified to the House Ethics Committee that she had two sexual encounters with then-Rep. Matt Gaetz when she was 17, including one involving another adult woman, at a 2017 party. Gaetz, who has denied the allegations, was not charged after a Justice Department investigation. The Ethics Committee is under pressure to release its report, with calls for transparency from attorneys involved. Gaetz recently withdrew from consideration as Donald Trump's attorney general nominee amid these allegations.
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for attorney general in the Trump administration following new allegations of a second sexual encounter with a 17-year-old in 2017, as reported by CNN. The House ethics committee was informed of these allegations, which Gaetz denies. His withdrawal has been met with varied reactions from political figures and organizations, including RAINN, which emphasized the importance of accountability for survivors of sexual violence.
House Ethics Committee investigators have obtained records showing that former congressman Matt Gaetz paid over $10,000 to two women, with some payments reportedly for sex, according to testimony from the women. The payments, made via PayPal and Venmo between July 2017 and January 2019, were revealed during closed-door testimony as part of a probe into sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz.
Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden expressed his support for releasing the House Ethics Committee report on misconduct allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been nominated by President-elect Trump for attorney general. Despite the committee's decision not to release the report, which includes sexual misconduct claims, Van Orden believes transparency is crucial for informed decision-making. Meanwhile, Rep. Sean Casten is pushing for the report's release through a privileged resolution, potentially forcing a House vote.