House Ethics Committee

The Justice Department announced in March that it was opening an investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., over sex trafficking allegations. Here’s what you need to know.

The House Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz

The House Ethics Committee is upholding a $5,000 fine against Rep. Louie Gohmert.

Dozens of people flocked to a Center City Philadelphia Planned Parenthood office in response to a Pennsylvania lawmaker berating pro-life women and teen girls who were demonstrating and praying outside the clinic on video.

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold has accepted a lucrative position lobbying for a port in his ex-Texas district — mere weeks after resigning in disgrace amid fallout from using public funds to settle a past sexual harassment complaint. The Calhoun Port Authority announced Monday that Farenthold would promote its interests in Washington and assist “in resolving funding issues.” “Blake...

Embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal that had him planning to leave Congress, Rep. Pat Meehan abruptly resigned Friday.

U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan will not run for a 3rd term following revelations that he settled a sexual harassment case with an aide, 3 sources tell NBC10.

Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan is denying allegations of misconduct after a new report from the New York Times stated he used taxpayer money to settle a complaint from a former aide.

The top Democrat on the House intelligence committee says he wants to interview the president’s daughter as part of the panel’s Russia investigation, along with other witnesses who Republicans aren’t inviting. Rep. Adam Schiff said Thursday that Republicans have declined to invite many witnesses that would be valuable to the probe, including Ivanka Trump and several people who he says...

The Senate quietly released a bare-bones report late Thursday on what a statement called “harassment settlement” data, showing that nearly $1.5 million in taxpayers’ money has been spent over the past two decades to cover claims against lawmakers and other Senate offices. The two-page release contained no names of senators or victims. It said $599,000 was for 13 settlements involving...

First-term Democratic Congressman Ruben Kihuen of Nevada, who is at the center of sexual harassment allegations, announced Saturday he won’t seek re-election. Kihuen’s announcement came a day after the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into whether Kihuen “may have engaged in sexual harassment” with a campaign aide and a lobbyist.

The House Ethics Committee said Friday that it has opened an investigation into Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen after reports of sexual harassment against the Nevada congressman. “The Committee notes that the mere fact that it is investigating these allegations, and publically disclosing its review, does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred, or reflect any judgment on behalf of...

The House Ethics Committee says it is expanding an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold of Texas. The committee said it will investigate whether Farenthold sexually harassed a former member of his staff and retaliated against her for complaining. The committee also said the panel would review allegations that Farenthold made inappropriate statements to other members...

Besieged by allegations of sexual harassment, Democratic Rep. John Conyers resigned from Congress on Tuesday, bringing an abrupt end to the civil rights leader’s nearly 53-year career on Capitol Hill. The 88-year-old liberal from Detroit becomes the highest-ranking member of Congress to be brought down by the sexual misconduct allegations that have toppled powerful men in Hollywood, the media and...

The top Democrat in the House on Thursday called on Michigan Rep. John Conyers to resign in the face of multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. Conyers’ lawyer swiftly rejected the request, saying Nancy Pelosi “sure as hell won’t be the one to tell the congressman to leave.” House Minority Leader Pelosi called the accusations against Conyers, the longest-serving member of...

A former staffer of embattled Rep. John Conyers spoke publicly for the first time Thursday, revealing herself as the woman who reached a settlement with the Michigan Democrat after enduring what she said was repeated sexual harassment that included propositions for sex and invitations to hotel rooms. Breaking from a nondisclosure agreement she said she is currently under, Marion Brown...

A former staffer to John Conyers says the Michigan congressman made unwanted sexual advances that included partially undressing in front of her in a hotel room and inappropriate touching, prompting more calls for the longest-serving member of the House to resign. Deanna Maher, 77, who ran a Michigan office for Conyers from 1997 to 2005, told The Associated Press Tuesday...

Michigan Rep. John Conyers, under investigation over allegations he sexually harassed female staff members, said Sunday he will step aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee while fiercely denying he acted inappropriately during his long tenure in Congress. In a statement, the 88-year-old lawmaker made clear he would prefer to keep his leadership role on the committee,...

A look at some of the sex scandals that’ve surrounded high-profile politicians in recent years:

A new Republican congressman will take charge of the embattled House investigation into Russia’s alleged meddling in the U.S. election as Rep. Devin Nunes, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, is temporarily stepping aside. Nunes, R-Calif., said in a statement Thursday that he believes it’s in the best interests of the committee and Congress for him to do so....