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Ethics Complaint Over Gallego’s Past Affairs Dismissed

7/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Post reported that two former House aides allege Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) had sexual relationships with them while he served in the U.S. House from 2015 to 2025.
Rep. Anna Paulina Lina (R-Fla.) filed an ethics complaint based on those allegations.
The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed the complaint without further action.
Gallego’s office did not respond to Newsweek’s request for comment.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, the House Judiciary Committee adopted four articles of impeachment after Ken Starr’s report, leading to a Senate trial that lasted 21 days. Today, Rep. Anna Paulina Lina’s ethics complaint against Senator Ruben Gallego echoes the Clinton precedent, showing how partisan battles over misconduct persist and dismissals can erode public trust.

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Story summary

The New York Post reported that two former House aides allege Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) had sexual relationships with them while he served in the U.S. House from 2015 to 2025.
Rep. Anna Paulina Lina (R-Fla.) filed an ethics complaint based on those allegations.
The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed the complaint without further action.
Gallego’s office did not respond to Newsweek’s request for comment.

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