#MeToo movement

Speaker Mike Johnson supports expanding a ban on lawmakers having sexual relationships with congressional staff to include all staff, not just subordinates. The current rule from 2018 prohibits such relationships with subordinates but allows exceptions for married lawmakers. Recent allegations against Sen. Ruben Gallego and former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales have spurred calls for stricter policies.

A California court upheld the rape conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein but ordered a lower court to resentence him. The allegations against Weinstein were linked to the #MeToo movement.

Allegations of misconduct against an unnamed senator were referred to the Senate Ethics Committee by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, sparking calls for investigation amid ongoing congressional scandals. The accusations follow recent scandals involving lawmakers like Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, reigniting debates over Congress's 2018 sexual harassment policy reforms.

Allegations of misconduct against an unnamed senator were referred to the Senate Ethics Committee by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, amid ongoing scandals involving lawmakers like Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales. Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the referral, while Senate Ethics Committee Chair James Lankford declined to comment.

The article criticizes Democrats for protecting Congressman Eric Swalwell despite allegations of sexual misconduct, noting his resignation from Congress and the party's alleged strategy to eliminate threats. It draws parallels to other Democratic figures like Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, suggesting party leadership manipulates outcomes to control elections.

Two congressmen, Rep. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, resigned after sexual misconduct allegations emerged, sparking calls for accountability in Congress. Women in Congress emphasized the need for systemic change, citing delays in addressing abuse of power despite reforms post-#MeToo.