Ethics Watchdog Calls for Inquiry into Joe Manchin’s Campaign Expenses
An ethics watchdog group called for an investigation into Sen. Joe Manchin’s use of taxpayer dollars to pay for campaign fundraising travel.
Tag: Senate Ethics Committee
Menendez ‘Severely Admonished’ by Senate Ethics Committee
The Senate Ethics Committee announced a finding on Thursday evening that New Jersey Senator Robert Mendez (D-NJ) violated federal law and Senate rules by accepting unreported gifts from a friend and political ally. The committee said Menendez then used the power of his office to assist the friend. The New Jersey Democrat avoided a conviction in a federal corruption trial in 2017.
Senate Ethics Committee Slaps Wrist of Sen. Bob Menendez
The Senate Ethics Committee slapped the wrist of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) on Thursday in a Public Letter of Admonition.
Mitch McConnell Folds on Opposition to Roy Moore: ‘We’re Going to Let the People of Alabama Decide’
MOBILE, Alabama — Conservative Republican Judge Roy Moore is steaming toward victory in Alabama’s U.S. Senate special election on Dec. 12, and as it appears less and less likely that radical leftist Democrat Doug Jones has a chance Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has backed off his ardent criticisms of Moore.
Valerie Jarrett Blasts Al Franken over Sexual Assault Allegations
Valerie Jarrett added her name Thursday to the list of Democrats criticising under-fire Sen. Al Franken (D-MN).
Mitch McConnell Calls for Ethics Committee to Investigate Sen. Robert Menendez
Mitch McConnell called on the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez after his trial for corruption ended in a mistrial this week.
Celebs Call On Al Franken to Resign Over Groping Allegations
Celebrities took to social media Thursday to condemn Senator Al Franken (D-MN) over a photo of him groping journalist and talk radio anchor Leeann Tweeden while she was sleeping, with some stars, like actress and liberal activist Alyssa Milano, calling on the Democratic lawmaker to resign from office.
Al Franken Allegedly Grabbed Joy Behar’s Breast at Comedy Central Roast for Rob Reiner (Photo)
Amid the emergence of a 2006 photo of Al Franken groping journalist and talk radio anchor Leeann Tweeden, a photo of the embattled Minnesota Senator appearing to grab comedian Joy Behar’s breast has also resurfaced.
Al Franken Issues Second Statement, Says He’s ‘Sorry,’ Asks for Ethics Investigation
Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) has issued a second statement following journalist Leeann Tweeden’s revelation on Thursday that the lawmaker grabbed her breasts while she slept and forcibly kissed her during a USO trip in 2006.
AP Source: Feds Moving Closer to Charging Menendez Donor Salomon Melgen
The person said prosecutors are expected to bring charges against Dr. Salomon Melgen, whose medical offices were raided two years ago by federal authorities and who has been a political donor and longtime Menendez friend.
