Law & Politics When the House Ethics Committee tried to cover the crimes of a Democratic Speaker USATimes247 April 23, 2026 The House Ethics Committee is facing a crisis of its own, as it is being used as a political weapon to protect certain members of Congress from more serious allegations, rather than functioning as a neutral arbiter. Â Continue Reading Previous: New York Times alleges FBI investigated journalist after report about Patel girlfriendNext: Live updates: Senate gets DHS funding rolling; Trump orders Navy to sink mine-laying vessels in Strait Related Stories Law & Politics Live results: Democratic primary for open DC seat in Congress underway Nermeen Nabil June 16, 2026 Law & Politics Live results: Collins, Dooley show down in Republican runoff to face Ossoff Nermeen Nabil June 16, 2026 Law & Politics Live results: Moore, Hudson face off in Alabama Senate GOP runoff Nermeen Nabil June 16, 2026