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Mike Johnson Says He Spoke With George Santos About Ethics Scandal Over Thanksgiving

Here's what the new speaker spoke with the embattled queer lawmaker about.

George Santos Won’t Seek Reelection After Scathing Ethics Report Released

The embattled gay New York congressman says he will not seek reelection in the wake of a damning ethics report that found he most likely broke federal law.

George Santos Refunds More Than He Earns in Donations: Report

According to his federal elections filings, the gay New York congressman returned more donations than he received in the first quarter of 2023.

Scott Pruitt Faces Yet Another Ethics Investigation

The antigay chain Chik-fil-A figures prominently in the complaint against the director of the Environmental Protection Agency.

NOM's Antigay Efforts in Iowa Have Them in Hot Water

The National Organization for Marriage is being investigated for ethics breaches by the state of Iowa.

Republican Ron Johnson likens accused sex trafficker Matt Gaetz to trans official Rachel Levine

Gaetz has been the subject of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, who he allegedly paid to travel with him, as well as lobbying violations.

Homophobe Matt Gaetz is being investigated for sex trafficking and lobbying violations by the House

The Republican is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, who he allegedly paid to travel with him.

Republican Refusal to Expel Rep. George Santos Infuriates Democrats

Democrats criticized their GOP colleagues for failing to vote out the embattled New York congressman.

Bi Rep. Katie Hill Under Investigation for Alleged Affair With Aide

Hill is also alleged to have had an affair with a female campaign staffer, although the investigation apparently does not involve the woman.

Rep. Katie Hill Acknowledges Relationship With Campaign Staffer

She says the relationship with a female campaign worker was consensual but inappropriate and denies having an affair with a male congressional aide.

Op-ed: NOM Can’t Shut Me Down

Political adviser and activist Fred Karger is the thorn in NOM's side, and he doesn't care if the group doesn't like it.

Former pages surveyed in Foley probe

Lawmakers, following a request from the House Ethics Committee, are surveying aides and former House pages to find out if any of them had knowledge of ex-congressman Mark Foley's inappropriate conduct toward male pages.

Third Vote on Expulsion Looms for George Santos After House Ethics Report

As the House reconvenes post-Thanksgiving, embattled New York Rep. Santos faces a critical vote following Ethics Committee’s damning report.

Federal, Local Prosecutors to Examine George Santos’s Lies

It comes as Republicans and Democrats call for the gay congressman-elect to be held accountable over "embellishing" his biography. 

Former Rep. Katie Hill to Matt Gaetz: Take My Name Out of Your Mouth

Gaetz, the disgraced Florida congressman, has repeatedly invoked Hill's name, comparing her sex scandal to his.

George Santos Accused of Sexual Harassment by Prospective Aide

The man said Santos asked him if he had a Grindr profile and touched his groin.

Ala. Ethics Commission to Chief Justice: Roy, Bye

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore could be removed from the bench for a major ethics breach — again. 

NOM Could Pay Record Fine for Maine Campaign

A state agency says the antigay National Organization for Marriage should have complied with registration regulations and revealed funders for its 2009 effort to repeal Maine's marriage equality law.

Kansas Town Bans LGBTQ Bias, Will Investigate Antigay Politician

An activist who backed the new law says he felt his job was threatened when Olathe City Council member Karin Brownlee complained to his employer.

Bush weighs in on Foley as investigation continues

President Bush on Wednesday called ex-congressman Mark Foley's conduct regarding House male pages ''disgusting'' and expressed support for Speaker Dennis Hastert's efforts to determine how officials handled the problem.

George Santos Complains That He’s Being Bullied Out of Congress, Announces Own Expulsion Motion

During an early morning press conference, Santos claimed that he was the victim of bullying. He also said he's going to try to expell a Democratic lawmaker.