Ethics investigation

State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois. The resignation follows an ethics investigation, as reported by news outlets.

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch is calling on Rep. Harry Benton to resign following an ethics investigation that found 'outrageous' and 'unethical' conduct. Welch threatened to initiate expulsion proceedings if Benton refuses to resign.

Candidates for Congressional District 20 debated voting rights, property insurance affordability, and representation at a forum hosted by the Urban League of Broward. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick emphasized protecting Black representation, while Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz highlighted her advocacy for consumers and minorities. The forum also addressed climate change, health care, and an ethics investigation into Cherfilus-McCormick, with Luther Campbell absent due to unconfirmed event details.

Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate in Georgia debated immigration policies and an ethics investigation during a runoff debate. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley criticized each other on immigration and the House ethics probe involving Collins and his former staff.

Florida Democratic US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid an ethics investigation and a federal indictment for allegedly misusing over $5 million in federal disaster funds for her 2021 congressional campaign. A House committee was set to recommend punishment for her alleged violations.

Trump's Labor Secretary resigns amid an ethics investigation into her husband's text messages to young female staff members. The resignation is linked to scrutiny over potential misconduct involving communications with junior female employees.

Trump's Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns amid an ethics investigation into his husband's text messages to young female staffers. The probe focuses on potential inappropriate communication involving the Labor Secretary's spouse.