Congressional ethics investigations stories

Aug 19, 2026

Rep. Jimmy Gomez accused of sexual assault

A woman has accused California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of sexual assault and harassment, according to her attorneys, two days after the House Ethics Committee announced a probe into reports of sexual misconduct involving the congressman.

Aug 19, 20262 sources

Aug 17, 2026

House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations

The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California over allegations of sexual misconduct, including inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.

Aug 17, 20263 sources

Aug 2, 2026

Max Miller faces House ethics investigation amid domestic violence allegations

Rep. Max Miller called for a House ethics investigation into himself after facing allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife Emily Moreno. Trump reportedly told Miller his race was "not looking good," while Miller's attorney accidentally posted sensitive content of Miller's daughter online.

Aug 2, 202612 sources

Top claims

▪The House Ethics Committee announced on August 17, 2026, that it was investigating whether Representative Jimmy Gomez engaged in sexual misconduct, including inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer
▪Representative Jimmy Gomez admitted to making personal mistakes outside of his marriage but asserted that the actions were consensual in nature and did not violate congressional ethics rules
▪Ohio Republican Representative Max Miller requested that the House Ethics Committee investigate domestic abuse allegations levied against him by his ex-wife, who is the daughter of Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno

People involved

Jimmy Gomez Donald Trump

Subtopics

Congress3 Democratic Party2 Congressional accountability1 Political accountability1 Political scandals1 Sexual misconduct allegations1 Trump administration1 U.S. House of Representatives1

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