House Faces Historic Expulsion Wave
#USPolitics #CongressionalEthicsDemocrats and Republicans are aligning to expel members accused of misconduct, including Eric Swalwell. This could trigger multiple expulsion votes, potentially destabilizing the House during a critical pre-election period with a high bar for removal. read more
DHS Nominees Chevron Trade Preceded Venezuela Attack
#CongressionalEthics #StockTradingSenator Markwayne Mullin, Trump's pick for Homeland Security, bought Chevron stock days before the U.S. attacked Venezuela, yielding a 30% gain. The timing raises ethical questions, though no insider knowledge is indicated. read more
Boebert Blasts GOP Over Blocked Misconduct Transparency
#CongressionalEthics #TransparencyBillLauren Boebert criticized GOP colleagues, especially Tony Gonzales, for voting against a bill to make congressional sexual misconduct records public. She called the vote "disgusting" and accused lawmakers of shielding misconduct. Gonzales later suspended his campaign. read more
#CongressionalEthics #NancyMace
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Nancy Mace over allegations she improperly overcharged a congressional housing reimbursement program by about $9,500. The Office of Congressional Conduct cited "substantial reason" for the probe, which Mace denies as partisan. read more