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Accountability push turns to Cherfilus-McCormick, Mills

With two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct gone, lawmakers are trying to add two more members accused of other ethics violations — Florida Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Cory Mills — to the chopping block. Calls for the two to resign are not spread equally. Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat accused of using…

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‘We can’t wait forever’: Ethics Committee under scrutiny

The resignation of two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct has drawn renewed scrutiny of the House Ethics Committee. The 10-member committee, which is composed of five Republicans and five Democrats, had announced investigations of Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, when they resigned. The committee, which is considered…

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In Congress, ‘see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil’

Two congressmen whose staff members accused them of sexual misconduct resigned Tuesday, leaving calls for reform and accountability in their wake. Now, House veterans and victim advocates warn the departure of Reps. Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas won’t — and shouldn’t — be the end of Congress’s…

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Rep. Tony Gonzales could face expulsion from Congress amid furor over sexual misconduct

U.S. House members say they will bring resolutions to the floor this week to expel the Republican Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell. Each motion would require a two-thirds majority.

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Swalwell faces Ethics probe as members call for a House clean out

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday they will investigate allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. The announcement comes amid a growing bipartisan push to oust Swalwell after a handful of his former staff members accused him of sexual misconduct, and as House members seek…

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"Eric may have tipped the scale": Swalwell scandal threatens surge of House expulsions

"We want a full house cleaning," one House Democrat said. "Get the garbage out of here."

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Sheila Cherfilus McCormick's fellow Democrats demand her resignation or expulsion

"She has to consider her constituents and the House Democratic caucus," said one lawmaker.

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Fiery Ethics Committee hearing ends in guilty ruling for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

The panel will now recommend punitive action, which could include censure or expulsion.

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"No one's comfortable": Jeffries faces threat of revolt on ousting one of his members

"There will be a lot of pressure on us to actually do something," one House Democrat predicted.

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A GOP ‘MeToo’ moment? Not yet

As most Republicans avoided questions last month about allegations Rep. Tony Gonzales had an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, three GOP women made their demands clear: their colleague has to go. Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Nancy Mace of South Carolina and Anna Paulina Luna of…

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GOP Rep. Gonzales gives up on reelection bid

Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas announced Thursday night he was dropping his reelection bid after the Ethics Committee opened an investigation.

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House squashes effort to force release of Ethics Committee files

Rep. Nancy Mace's measure aimed at documents related to sexual harassment allegations investigated by the House Ethics Committee.

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Nancy Mace under House Ethics Committee investigation

Mace is accused of over-billing Congress by nearly $9,500 for costs related to home upkeep.

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House Ethics to investigate Mace on reimbursement practices

Ethics panel says Rep. Nancy Mace is under investigation related to allegations of improper reimbursement for her D.C. lodging expenses.

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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won’t resign despite explicit texts with staffer

A growing number of House Republicans have called for Gonzales’ ouster — though he has yet to explicitly lose the support of any members who endorsed him.

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House Ethics eyes "extremely rare" televised trial for Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

"She's in trouble," said one House Democrat. "Read that report. It's crazy."

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Ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. Cory Mills as he faces censure vote

The House Ethics Committee has announced that a panel will conduct a wide-ranging investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla

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House halts censure resolution against Rep. LaMonica McIver - Roll Call

The House voted to table a GOP push to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., over an altercation outside an immigration detention facility.

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Senate panel approves bill to ban elected officials' stock trades - Roll Call

The measure would bar lawmakers, the president and vice president from purchasing stocks and other “covered investments.”

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House Ethics panel continues scrutiny of Rep. Cory Mills - Roll Call

Allegations referred to the panel by the Office of Congressional Conduct involve campaign finance and government contracts.

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House Ethics Committee To Decide On Gaetz Report Release

House Ethics Committee deliberates on releasing report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz amid timing constraints and opposition, impacting his political future.

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