Ruben Gallego

Donald Trump announced plans to substantially reduce joint US military drills with South Korea, citing his 'very good relationship with Kim Jong-un' and describing the exercises as inappropriate and hostile. Despite this, concerns persist regarding crew morale, mental health, and living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

A bipartisan counteroffer for ethics language in a cryptocurrency bill requires federal officials, including Donald Trump, to divest certain ownership stakes if they exceed $1 million and represent 10 percent or more of a firm's value. The provision was sent by Sens. Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego to address concerns about crypto businesses. While the state attorneys general’s authority remains a major sticking point in discussions, the language is known as the Clarity Act.

Sen. Ruben Gallego is introducing legislation requiring social media platforms to obtain parental permission before children under 16 can create accounts. The bill would apply to social media companies operating in the United States, raising the age threshold for some platforms by at least three years.

John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, faces internal tensions within the Democratic Party over his pro-Israel stance and disagreements with figures like Bernie Sanders. While Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer praised Fetterman, the senator remains uncertain about his alignment with the party's direction and has hinted at potential independence if Democrats adopt an 'anti-Israel' position. Speculation grows about possible GOP recruitment despite Fetterman's stated reluctance to join Republicans.

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego donated $17,500 in campaign contributions received from Palantir executives to the Arizona Undocumented Workers Relief Fund, cutting ties with ICE. Palantir, a surveillance company linked to ICE and Trump's administration, has faced criticism for its role in government operations.

Senate Democrats rejected the GOP's ethics provision in the latest Clarity Act draft, citing concerns over the Department of Justice as the sole enforcer. Majority Leader John Thune expressed doubt about passing the crypto market-structure bill before the August recess, while Republicans and Democrats continue negotiations over enforcement roles and consumer protections.

The Men’s Health Act, a bipartisan bill to establish an office of men’s health within the Department of Health and Human Services, will be introduced in the U.S. Senate by Ruben Gallego with co-sponsorship from Roger Marshall. The bill requires a Government Accountability Office study on men’s health in the U.S., followed by coordinated research and awareness efforts.

Lawmakers from both parties are supporting a legislative push to ban members of Congress from engaging in sexual relationships with House staff. The initiative, proposed by Colorado Representative Jeff Crank, aims to extend existing ethics rules but faces criticism for allowing exceptions if relationships are disclosed to the House Ethics Committee. Examples of controversial behavior include reports of a North Carolina representative gifting handguns to staff and an Arizona senator accused of past relationships with congressional staff.

House Speaker Mike Johnson supports a formal ban on members of Congress having romantic relationships with staffers, citing ethical concerns. Reports highlight instances of ethically questionable relationships involving legislators from both parties, including North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards and Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego. Johnson emphasized adherence to workplace standards similar to corporate America but avoided commenting on ongoing domestic violence allegations against GOP lawmakers.

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.

House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed a proposal by Lisa McClain to restrict lawmakers from having romantic relationships with congressional staffers. The move follows an explosive Post report involving Ruben Gallego.

The highest-ranking woman in the House, the No. 4 House Republican, calls for a ban on romantic or sexual relationships between members and congressional staff following an exposé by The Post on Ruben Gallego.

A cryptocurrency regulatory bill is set to be released after a meeting with President Donald Trump, but Democratic senators have stated they will not support the version due to insufficient ethics provisions. The Clarity Act negotiations have stalled over unresolved ethics language addressing Trump's business ties to crypto, with Democrats arguing the proposed provisions are weak and lack consumer protections.

Sen. Ruben Gallego is alleged to have had sexual relationships with two House staffers, according to sources. The report connects him to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell, whose conduct was scrutinized after allegations of harassment and assault.

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution stating Sam Bankman-Fried should never receive a pardon or commutation, sponsored by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego. The nonbinding resolution follows Bankman-Fried's pardon application and reaffirms commitment to financial system integrity.

President Trump is set to meet with senators to address the ethics provisions of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which restricts government officials from crypto business interests. Democrats have conditioned support on these ethics limits, citing Trump's ties to the industry, while negotiators remain deadlocked. The bill passed the Senate Banking Committee but lacks a finalized ethics compromise.

Ruben Gallego, who has considered a 2028 presidential run, rescinded support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a rape allegation, similar to his previous withdrawal of support for Eric Swalwell's California gubernatorial campaign amid misconduct allegations. Platner and Swalwell denied the allegations, while Platner's former girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield criticized Gallego for not acting sooner.

Sen. Ruben Gallego rescinded support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a rape allegation emerged, following his earlier withdrawal of backing for Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations. Platner and Swalwell denied the accusations, while Platner's former girlfriend highlighted Gallego's delayed response to her prior allegations of abusive behavior.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, leading to withdrawn endorsements and internal party turmoil. Platner denied the accusation but paused his campaign, while Democratic leaders urged him to withdraw to secure the critical Senate race against Republican Susan Collins.

Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faced widespread Democratic support withdrawal after a rape allegation by Jenny Racicot. Prominent Democrats including Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna rescinded endorsements, urging Platner to end his campaign despite his denial of the accusations.

Democrats withdrew support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following a rape allegation by Jenny Racicot. Prominent supporters like Elizabeth Warren, Ro Khanna, Martin Heinrich, and Ruben Gallego called for him to end his campaign after the accusation. Platner denied the allegation but faced widespread backlash leading to his campaign's collapse.

Democrats Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego have withdrawn their endorsements of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner following a sexual assault allegation. Platner denies the accusation. Political strategists Ameshia Cross and Marc Short provided analysis.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, leading to withdrawn endorsements from key supporters. Platner denies the allegation but has paused his campaign to assess next steps, while Democratic leaders in Maine call for his withdrawal.

Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego rescinded their support for Graham Platner following allegations that he forced a former partner to have sex five years ago. Platner denied the allegations but stated he is reflecting on his candidacy. Khanna called for the Democratic nominee to drop out of the Maine Senate race.

The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Senator Ruben Gallego, finding no evidence of violations. The complaint, filed by Representative Anna Paulina Luna, alleged campaign finance issues and inappropriate conduct. Both Gallego and Luna have responded to the dismissal, with Gallego calling the accusations conspiracy theories and Luna denying the claims.

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona used campaign funds to pay for family vacations, including tens of thousands of dollars in flights, in 2025. The use of campaign money for personal travel has drawn scrutiny.

The Department of Justice has launched a campaign finance investigation into Senator Ruben Gallego, according to a report by NOTUS. Oriana González of NOTUS and Julia Manchester of the Hill discussed the development on 'The Takeout' segment.

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.

An ethics panel dismissed misconduct claims against Senator Ruben Gallego. Gallego denied the accusations and contacted the Senate Ethics Committee to cooperate with an investigation.

The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, finding no evidence of violations. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Gallego of campaign finance misconduct and inappropriate conduct, which he called right-wing conspiracies. The committee retains authority to revisit the matter if new facts emerge.

The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, finding no evidence of violations of Senate rules or federal law. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, who filed the complaint, accused Gallego of campaign finance law breaches and inappropriate conduct, while Gallego called the accusations 'right-wing conspiracies.' The committee retains authority to revisit the matter if new information arises.

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.

The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Democrat Ruben Gallego by GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The investigation included reviewing statements, federal campaign finance filings, and congressional financial disclosures.

The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, finding no evidence of violations. The complaint, filed by Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, alleged campaign finance violations and inappropriate conduct. The committee retains authority to revisit the matter if new facts emerge.

Sen. Ruben Gallego faced criticism after defending his decision to prioritize family during his Senate campaign, which followed his 2016 divorce filing when his first wife was nine months pregnant. Conservatives and political figures highlighted this history as Gallego faces campaign finance scrutiny and considers a 2028 presidential bid.

Congress faces a shrinking window to finalize a bipartisan cryptocurrency oversight deal before midterms, with unresolved issues including restrictions on Trump's digital asset profits and staffing for the SEC and CFTC. Lawmakers aim to address ethics provisions but face challenges in securing Trump's approval and House support.

Ruben Gallego is campaigning in deep-red Trump counties while voters discuss his ex-bestie's sex scandals. The article highlights his efforts and public reactions to the controversies.

Senate Democrats introduced the Protect Our Polls Act to require congressional approval for deploying federal troops to polling places, responding to concerns raised by President Trump's openness to the idea. The legislation aims to block such deployments by requiring a congressional resolution and prohibiting military access to election records, while the White House countered by referencing stalled voting restrictions in the SAVE America Act.

Senate Democrats introduced the Protect Our Polls Act to require Congressional approval for deploying federal troops to polling places, addressing concerns that President Trump might invoke a legal exception to bypass existing bans. The bill mandates 48-hour notice to Congress with justifications and prohibits military access to election records, while the White House countered by referencing stalled election security legislation.

U.S. Senate Democrats introduced the Protect Our Polls Act to require congressional approval for deploying federal troops to polling places, in response to concerns that President Donald Trump might use an exception in federal law to bypass the ban. The bill mandates a 48-hour notice to Congress and prohibits military personnel from accessing election records using federal funds.