House Censures Edwards Over Misconduct with Staffers
#CongressionalEthics #WorkplaceMisconductHouse censured Rep. Chuck Edwards for persistent misconduct toward two female staffers, including lavish gifts and unwelcome advances. The 413-2 vote condemned his hostile work environment, prompting his apology and dropped reelection bid. read more
Florida Voters Oust Embattled Rep. Mills in Primary Shock
#FloridaPolitics #CongressionalEthicsFlorida Republicans ousted scandal-plagued Rep. Cory Mills, showing more moral courage than Mike Johnson. Voters prioritized ethics over partisan loyalty, while Johnson's thin majority prevents him from enforcing standards, leaving accountability to the electorate. read more
Nancy Mace accuses GOP colleague of stolen valor
#StolenValor #CongressionalEthicsRep. Nancy Mace accused Rep. Cory Mills of "stolen valor" during a House hearing, citing his Bronze Star and alleged misconduct. She demanded his expulsion, emphasizing respect for military service. Mills faces ethics probes but denies charges. read more
Speaker Shields GOP Lawmaker Amid Ethics Storm
#USPolitics #CongressionalEthicsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson refused to condemn Rep. Cory Mills, who faces a House Ethics Committee investigation for alleged sexual misconduct and dating violence. Johnson cited his daughters working on Capitol Hill as reason to protect women, yet defended the ethics process. read more
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