Congressional Ethics and Misconduct

The House Ethics Committee defended this week its handling of sexual harassment cases involving members of Congress, responding to recent scrutiny. PBS reported that the committee made a public defense as critics questioned how it manages misconduct by lawmakers. The report said the statement was framed as a response to scrutiny rather than only a general call for more reporting of workplace misconduct. PBS also noted that the committee did not announce any new procedural rules or provide details about specific cases.

Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he will resign from Congress amid multiple criminal probes and sexual misconduct allegations.