Michael Guest
Coverage of Michael Guest in the Nexus archive.
- House Ethics says it doesn’t have information to share on lawmaker sexual misconduct settlements
The House Ethics Committee stated it does not manage sexual harassment lawsuits or settlements and has no information to release on taxpayer-funded payments for such cases since 2018. The committee urged the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to publicly disclose details of sexual misconduct settlements as required by a recently adopted resolution.
- House votes to disclose which members settled sexual misconduct allegations with taxpayer funds
The House approved a measure requiring the public release of records showing which members used taxpayer funds to settle sexual misconduct allegations and the amounts involved. The resolution, proposed by Rep. Thomas Massie, passed 420-0, directing the House Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to disclose the information within 60 days. The vote followed resignations of Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations.
- House Ethics wants reinforcements as misconduct probes pile up
The House Ethics Committee is facing a surge in misconduct allegations and needs more resources to investigate claims efficiently. Two lawmakers resigned last month amid sexual misconduct allegations, and others are being investigated. The committee's chairman, Michael Guest, wants to bring the Office of Congressional Conduct under the committee's umbrella to access more staff.
- House Ethics Committee offers update on Cory Mills investigation as expulsion pressure builds
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Cory Mills over allegations of dating violence and violating campaign finance laws. The committee has authorized over 20 subpoenas and contacted dozens of witnesses. The investigation is ongoing amid growing pressure for expulsion.
- Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation by House Ethics
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over unspecified allegations, authorized by Chair Michael Guest and ranking member Mark DeSaulnier. The probe could impact Edwards' re-election prospects amid a politically charged environment, as three other House members have recently resigned under similar Ethics investigations.
- Lawmakers ponder terrorism designations, homicide charges over hospital ransomware attacks
Lawmakers are considering designating ransomware attacks on hospitals as terrorism and pursuing homicide charges in cases where attacks result in deaths. The proposals follow a surge in healthcare sector attacks, with incidents doubling in 2025, and include references to past U.S. and German investigations. Cynthia Kaiser, a former FBI cyber official, advocated for stricter penalties, citing potential sanctions and legal clarity.