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The House Ethics Committee released a damning report on Monday detailing allegations against former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, citing substantial evidence of sexual misconduct, drug use, misuse of office, and obstruction. Gaetz, who denies all allegations, attempted to block the report’s release through a federal lawsuit earlier the …

The House Ethics Committee has voted to release a long-awaited report detailing its investigation into allegations of misconduct by former Representative Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. The bipartisan decision, made earlier this month, marks a rare move for the often-secretive panel, which traditionally refrains from publishing findings after a member’s resignation. The …

House lawmakers voted Thursday to block the release of an Ethics Committee report investigating former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., amid allegations of illicit drug use, sexual misconduct, and obstruction of the House probe. The report’s potential release has been a contentious issue, driven by Gaetz’s close ties to President-elect Donald …

Jimmy Williams The House Ethics Committee met behind closed doors Wednesday but could not agree on whether to release a report detailing its yearslong investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who is President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general. The report reportedly delves into allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit …

Grace Panetta, Candice Norwood Originally published by The 19th Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, has long been dogged by allegations of illicit drug use and sexual relations with underage women, though he has never been charged. Now, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle …

Ariana Figueroa, Florida Phoenix The House Ethics Committee Wednesday said it will continue reviewing allegations that Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated campaign finance laws, and the panel released more details about the inquiry. The original recommendation for committee review came from the board of the Office of Congressional Ethics, which …

Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix The U.S. House Committee on Ethics announced on Tuesday that the panel is expanding an investigation into allegations that South Florida Democratic U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick may have violated campaign finance laws. The committee initially announced in late December an investigative subcommittee to determine whether Cherfilus-McCormick “may …

Ariana Figueroa, Source New Mexico The U.S. House Ethics Committee released a statement Tuesday saying it has “identified additional allegations that merit review” based on its investigation of prior allegations that Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz had inappropriate sexual relationships and violated rules by accepting gifts. The committee is …

Jimmy Williams The House Committee on Ethics announced on Wednesday that it will investigate Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar over federal charges of foreign influence and bribery. Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest, R-Miss., will lead the probe, with Rep. Glenn F. Ivey, D-Md., serving as the ranking member. Reps. Ben …

The House Ethics Committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. Michael Guest of Mississippi, has taken a significant step by filing a resolution seeking the expulsion of GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress. This move follows the release of a scathing report by the Ethics Committee, accusing Santos of extensive wrongdoing. The resolution …

  Amidst the fallout of a damning report by the House Ethics Committee, Rep. George Santos from New York has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2024. The scathing report found “substantial evidence” that Santos “violated federal criminal laws,” including the misuse of campaign funds for personal purposes …

The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into GOP Congressman Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina. The subcommittee will examine whether Cawthorn had an undisclosed interest in a cryptocurrency he promoted. It will also investigate whether he had an improper relationship with a member of his congressional staff. The questions stem …

Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has received twenty fines totaling $48,000 due to violating House mask rules, according to a letter sent to the congresswoman by Sergeant at Arms William Walker and shared with CNN. Walker sent a letter to Greene dated Oct. 28 informing her that she had …

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene confronted Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside of the House Chamber on Wednesday. Taylor Greene asked Ocasio-Cortez why she supports Antifa and the Black Lives Matter organization. “She’s a chicken. She doesn’t want to debate. I don’t think the debate has been agreed to yet,” Taylor Greene …

The House ethics committee announced Friday it opened an investigation into accusations Rep. Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct along with a number of other allegations. The decision comes after Gaetz confirmed last month that he was under investigation for allegedly violating federal sex trafficking laws. “The committee is aware of …