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Florida Dem filed for reelection days before resignation as House Ethics Committee ramped up pressure

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House ethics probes mount as Democrat rep resigns, GOP rep faces expulsion vote Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns just before her expulsion hearing, facing ethics probes. This news leads to discussions about other members of Congress facing scrutiny, including Republican Rep. Cory Mills and Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar. Mills faces a potential expulsion vote over … Read more

Pat Fallon launches bid for House Oversight Committee chairman as James Comer’s term limit nears

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, is throwing his hat in the ring for the role of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman. House Republicans impose a six-year term limit for committee chairs, meaning current Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., can’t serve in the role for … Read more

Key House committee schedules hearing with embattled ActBlue CEO: ‘Needs to come clean’

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House Administration Committee is scheduling a hearing in May to question ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones about allegations of lax security on the Democratic fundraising platform, which the committee says could have allowed illegal foreign donations to flow to candidates.  The invitation comes after the Administration, Judiciary … Read more

House Ethics Committee investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

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The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it has opened an investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The committee’s leaders said in a statement that they would review whether he “violated the Code of Official … Read more

House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations

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Washington — The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, who faces several allegations of sexual misconduct. The committee said it is looking into whether Swalwell “violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of … Read more

Bill Gates to appear before House Oversight Committee as part of Epstein probe

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Washington — Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee for a transcribed interview as part of the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a source familiar with the plans. The Microsoft co-founder is scheduled for questioning on June 10, the source said.  A spokesperson for Gates said he “welcomes the opportunity to … Read more

Key committee votes to exempt oil and gas activity in Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act

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Key committee votes to exempt oil and gas activity in Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act – CBS News Watch CBS News The Endangered Species Committee voted Tuesday to exempt oil and gas activity in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act protections. CBS News’ Shanelle Kaul has more. Source link

House committee launches investigation into ‘rampant’ California hospice fraud

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform have launched an investigation into what they categorize as “rampant taxpayer fraud in California’s hospice programs.” “Recent reporting has revealed alarming evidence of fraudulent activity in California’s hospice programs, including agencies overbilling Medicare and fraudulently enrolling beneficiaries … Read more

Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS secretary

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Washington — The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a vote before the full chamber as early as next week.  In an 8 to 7 vote, the committee advanced Mullin’s nomination. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the committee’s … Read more

Darren Indyke, Epstein’s lawyer and key associate, to testify to House committee today

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A lawyer who worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein for decades before becoming an executor of his estate will be questioned Thursday by the House Oversight Committee.  Darren Indyke was perhaps Epstein’s closest associate dating back to the 1980s. He was involved in assembling Epstein’s complex web of businesses, properties and legal teams for a voluminous … Read more