Campaign finance violations
Coverage of Campaign finance violations in the Nexus archive.
- US Senate Ethics Committee dismisses complaint against Arizona’s Gallego
The US Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, finding no evidence of violations. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Gallego of campaign finance and sexual misconduct, which he called right-wing conspiracies. The committee retains authority to revisit the matter if new facts emerge.
- Senate Ethics dismisses allegations against Ruben Gallego
The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed allegations of misconduct against Sen. Ruben Gallego, including claims of campaign finance violations and inappropriate sexual conduct by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The charges followed Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation over sexual misconduct allegations, with Luna attempting to link Gallego to similar accusations. The Ethics Committee noted Gallego's cooperation during the investigation, while Luna defended her referral to the committee on social media.
- Rep Cory Mills draws first Republican challenger as sexual misconduct allegations, expulsion threat mount
Rep. Cory Mills, a Florida Republican facing allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, has drawn a GOP challenger, Ryan Elijah, in his re-election bid. The House Ethics Committee is investigating Mills, whose re-election campaign is struggling financially and politically.
- Rep. Cory Mills says he will not resign despite ethics investigation
Florida Republican Congressman Cory Mills has announced he will not resign despite facing allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. The House Ethics Committee is currently investigating these claims, as reported by CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion.
- What led to Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation from Congress?
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing addressing over two dozen campaign finance violations. Her resignation occurred as the committee prepared to determine sanctions for the violations.
- Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns amid ethics investigation
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, resigned from Congress amid a House ethics investigation into 25 campaign finance violations and federal criminal charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in coronavirus relief funds. She denied wrongdoing and criticized the investigation as unfair, while Republicans pushed for her expulsion.
- Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct and campaign finance violations, which he denies
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) accused Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to investigate. Gallego denied the allegations, with his spokesperson dismissing them as 'right wing conspiracy theories.'