Senator Ben Cardin, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, condemns Senegal President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the presidential election, warning that it could lead the country towards dictatorship and undermines its democratic progress. Cardin urges Sall to reverse the decision and ensure that elections are held before the end of his constitutionally mandated term.
The U.S. Capitol Police have decided not to press charges in the case of a sex video recorded inside the Hart Senate Office Building, citing lack of evidence of a crime despite a likely violation of Congressional policy. The staffer involved, who has since resigned, refused to cooperate and invoked the Fifth Amendment. The video, leaked in a private chat, led to the firing of a staff member for Senator Ben Cardin, who expressed disappointment and anger over the breach of trust. The incident occurred in a prominent hearing room with a history of hosting high-profile events.
US Senator Ben Cardin expressed his anger and disappointment over a former staffer who allegedly recorded himself having sex in a Capitol Hill hearing room. Cardin called it a breach of trust and stated that the incident is being investigated by the US Capitol police. The identity of the ex-staffer and whether he was fired have not been confirmed. Another senator, Amy Klobuchar, mentioned that Cardin's office is handling the situation, while Joe Manchin joked about leaving Cardin alone. Cardin had previously announced his retirement in 2025 after serving three Senate terms.
Senator Ben Cardin expressed anger and disappointment over his former staffer, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, who filmed himself engaging in a sexual act in a locked hearing room at the Hart Senate Office Building. Cardin stated that it was a breach of trust and that appropriate steps were taken, including the staffer's termination. The senator remains unsure how Maese-Czeropski gained access to the room and is cooperating with Capitol Police in their investigation. Legal experts suggest potential charges for trespassing and improper use of public property.
Senator Ben Cardin expressed anger and disappointment after his former aide, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, was accused of filming a sex tape in a congressional hearing room. Cardin described it as a breach of trust and expressed concern for his staff. Maese-Czeropski, who no longer works for Cardin, stated that he felt attacked for his sexual orientation and denied disrespecting his workplace. The US Capitol Police are investigating the incident, but no charges have been filed.
