Politics Apr 21 Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick resigns ahead of ethics probe into use of campaign funds By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
Politics Apr 21 WATCH: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick announces her resignation before House lawmakers could consider punishment Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning from Congress rather than be formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds. By Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Apr 13 Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations The decision caps a swift political fall for the seven-term lawmaker, who had been seen as a frontrunner in California’s gubernatorial race. By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Apr 13 House Ethics Committee investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell The announcement comes one day after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor after the emergence of allegations that he continues to deny. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Mar 27 House ethics panel finds Florida Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations The allegations center around Cherfilus-McCormick's receipt of millions of dollars from her family's health care business after Florida made an overpayment of roughly $5 million in disaster relief funds. By Stephen Groves, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Mar 26 WATCH: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick faces ethics charges in House hearing By Stephen Groves, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The hearing could carry significant political repercussions because some Republican lawmakers are threatening a vote to expel Cherfilus-McCormick from the House. Continue reading
Mar 04 House ethics panel investigates GOP Rep. Gonzales of Texas over affair allegations By Alanna Durkin Richer, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday that it has opened an investigation of Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, over allegations that include having an affair with an aide. Continue reading
Dec 23 Watch 4:25 House report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz reveals rampant sexual misconduct, drug use By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura A highly-anticipated House Ethics Committee report details a litany of allegations against Matt Gaetz, the former Republican Florida representative. Prosecutors previously declined to charge him, but Gaetz’ former peers found evidence that he paid several young women for sex --… Continue watching
Dec 23 4 key findings from the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz misconduct allegations By Lisa Mascaro, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and has insisted he never had sex with a minor. Continue reading
Dec 23 Read the full Matt Gaetz House Ethics report alleging he paid for sex with minor, used illicit drugs as Congress member The House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex and purchasing and using illicit drugs all while the Florida Republican was a member of Congress. Continue reading