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GOP Rep. Farenthold Won't Seek Re-Election After Sexual Abuse Charges

Blake Farenthold is the latest member of Congress to announce he wont run for re-election after charges of sexual misconduct. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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GOP Rep. Farenthold Won't Seek Re-Election After Sexual Abuse Charges

December 14, 2017 • The Texas Republican was alleged to have harassed female aides and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.

Pelosi, Ryan Call on Conyers To Step Down; Franken Under Senate Ethics Inquiry

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., who has been accused of sexual harassment by former staffers, has been hospitalized. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Pelosi, Ryan Call on Conyers To Step Down; Franken Under Senate Ethics Inquiry

November 30, 2017 • Rep. John Conyers, the 88-year-old Michigan Democrat facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, was in the hospital on Thursday, according to his office.

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Bipartisan Criminal Justice Overhaul Proposal Expected As Soon As Thursday

September 29, 2015 • A group of Democratic and Republican senators is finalizing a bill that would make major changes to the justice system. The idea has support from surprise backers like Koch Industries and the ACLU.

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., in November 2012. He's held his Detroit-area congressional seat for close to 50 years. Carlos Osorio/AP hide caption

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Court Orders Conyers Back On Ballot

May 23, 2014 • Rep. John Conyers got off to a good start on his holiday weekend with a federal court's decision preventing Michigan officials from throwing him off the primary ballot.

Veteran Congressman Makes A Career-Threatening Mistake

Michigan Rep. John Conyers, at a congressional hearing last week. The Democrat and longtime congressman faces the prospect of not being on Michigan's August primary ballot after failing to present the required number of valid signatures. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

Veteran Congressman Makes A Career-Threatening Mistake

May 12, 2014 • Democratic Rep. John Conyers failed to submit enough valid signatures to appear on the August primary ballot, a campaign misstep that has some wondering if he's still up to the job.