Senate Ethics Committee

New recordings from Marsha Blackburn's U.S. Senate office allege pressure to break the law, including potential Hatch Act violations by using taxpayer resources for political campaigns. The Senate Ethics Committee investigated these claims, but Blackburn dismissed the complaint as politically motivated.

John Rose, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, is demanding transparency from Marsha Blackburn, another GOP candidate for governor, regarding an alleged Senate ethics probe into her office. Blackburn's office has not disclosed details of the investigation, which Rose argues should be made public to build trust. The request comes amid Tennessee's early voting period for the August 6 primary.

Tennessee Congressman John Rose has asked U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn to release documents from a confidential Senate ethics investigation related to potential misuse of official resources in her political campaigns. Rose, competing against Blackburn for the GOP nomination for Tennessee governor, made the request in a letter, while Blackburn's office stated the matter was resolved with full cooperation. Previous ethics complaints against Blackburn include allegations of using legislative power for personal financial gain and another complaint five years ago.

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn's office was investigated by the Senate Ethics Committee over allegations of using taxpayer funds for political campaigns. The probe included interviews with her staff about their interactions with campaign strategist Ward Baker and whether staff were pressured to engage in political activities using government resources. Blackburn's office confirmed the investigation but refused to release related correspondence.

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 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.

Georgia lawmakers advanced a bill to delay removing QR codes from ballots until 2028, passing it through the Senate Ethics Committee in an 8-4 vote. The bill aims to address a funding shortfall for updating voting equipment, which currently relies on Dominion Voting Systems' ballot-marking devices. The measure follows failed attempts to resolve the issue during the 2026 legislative session.

Bob Packwood, R-Oregon, resigned from the Senate in 1995 after the Senate Ethics Committee voted to expel him for sexual and official misconduct. He died at 93, according to reports.

Bob Packwood, a Republican Senator from Oregon who resigned after a sexual harassment scandal, has died at 93. He was known for advocating abortion rights before the allegations overshadowed his career.

Bob Packwood, a Republican Senator from Oregon who resigned after a sexual harassment scandal, has died at 93. He was known for advocating abortion and women’s rights before the scandal overshadowed his career. Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden succeeded him in 1996.

Bob Packwood, a Republican senator from Oregon known for advocating abortion rights, resigned in 1995 after an ethics investigation into sexual harassment allegations. He died at 93, with his legacy overshadowed by misconduct claims that emerged late in his career.

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.