Chuck Edwards, House Ethics Committee and sexual harassment
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The scrutiny is the most intense since the height of the #MeToo movement, amid fresh allegations of lawmakers exploiting the vast power they wield over those who work for them.
The House Ethics Committee has conducted 20 investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the House since 2017, the panel revealed in a rare, lengthy public statement on Monday. It also released a list of all publicly disclosed ...
The battle over sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill is primed to escalate. For much of this year, the focus of efforts to curtail sexual wrongdoing has been squarely centered around three figures facing high-profile allegations — Reps.
Ethics issues have roiled Congress in recent months, as allegations against Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales led to both members resigning last week.