Sexual Misconduct

Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is calling for an investigation into the alleged use of federal funds by members of Congress to pay off people accusing them of sexual misconduct. In a social media post, Rep. Luna wrote, "I am calling on Chairman @RepTimBurchett of the DOGE Committee, which I serve on, to open an […]

President-elect Donald Trump has reassured his supporters he is committed to seeing Pete Hegseth confirmed by the Senate as the next Secretary of Defense.  Hegseth has enjoyed a groundswell of support following increasing criticism of his nomination by Democrats and some conservatives.  Hegseth had been facing pressure to rescind his nomination after reports emerged suggesting […]

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Daniel Webster (R-FL) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (D-CA) have jointly introduced legislation to protect Coast Guard members from sexual violence.  The proposed legislation was drafted after the Coast Guard published a report detailing the service’s mishandling of reports of sexual misconduct.  The report was the final […]