Congress Faces Wave of Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Time: “A recent cluster of cases has produced the most intense scrutiny of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill since the height of the #MeToo movement, when eight lawmakers resigned in the span of roughly six months amid allegations of harassment, abuse, or inappropriate workplace conduct. This year alone, two members have already left Congress under pressure tied to sexual misconduct allegations, while at least two sitting lawmakers remain under active ethics investigations, reigniting questions about whether Congress truly changed its culture after vowing reform nearly a decade ago.”