Women in Congress Say a Gender Gap Impedes Sexual Harassment Probes

Women in Congress say a gender gap impedes sexual harassment probes

This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s partnership with NOTUS, a nonpartisan news organization that covers government and politics with the fresh eyes of early career journalists and the expertise of veteran reporters. The House Ethics Committee investigated Democratic Rep. Jim Costa of California in 2023 over allegations that he made inappropriate advances to two congressional interns. The panel voted against a formal probe, but t…

Ethics Committee investigating former members for leaking to the media: report

The House Ethics Committee has sent letters to former committee members asking them to provide information about leaks stemming from a case that was later dismissed, according to a new report. NOTUS reported on Wednesday that the Ethics Committee is investigating leaks stemming from allegations of impropriety against Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA). Costa was accused of making inappropriate advances toward staff members in 2023, and details of the case we…

The Ethics Committee Is Probing Leaks About Its Jim Costa Investigation

The House Ethics Committee, chaired by Rep. Michael Guest, wants to know who leaked information about a probe that was closed in 2023. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via APThe House Ethics Committee is investigating leaks around a now-closed investigation into Rep. Jim Costa, NOTUS has learned.Last month, NOTUS first reported that the committee investigated Costa (D-California) in 2023 over allegations that he had made inappropriate advances toward t…