House Ethics Committee faces fresh probes and censure actions as members face misconduct inquiries and ethics investigations in Congress.
Recent Republican runoffs in Georgia and Alabama have produced mixed results for former President Donald Trump. In Georgia, Mike Collins has won the Senate nomination while Rick Jackson — a self-funding billionaire who spent over $100 million — has defeated Trump’s choice for governor, Burt Jones. In Alabama, Trump-backed Barry Moore has prevailed in a Senate runoff, reinforcing the influence of endorsements across parts of the GOP.
Rep. Max Miller has requested a House Ethics Committee investigation to clear his name amid allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who is Sen. Bernie Moreno’s daughter. Miller denies the accusations and vows to stay in his Ohio district race as lawmakers weigh potential consequences ahead of the ballot deadline.
The Ethics Committee has moved toward censuring Rep. Edwards after finding a pattern of inappropriate conduct toward female staffers. The committee says gifts, comments on appearance, and invitations to intimate events created an untenable workplace, though there is no evidence of explicit propositions. A full House vote is weeks away.