Conyers Retires Amid Harassment Allegations From Congress
Rep. John Conyers Jr. resigned amid multiple sexual harassment claims after 52 years as Michigan’s longest serving lawmaker. He denied wrongdoing and endorsed his son John Conyers III to succeed him, while a Detroit hospital stay followed a stress related illness. A special election will be called by Governor Rick Snyder with no set timeline.
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Conyers endorses son to fill seat in Michigan district
Rep. John Conyers Jr. resigns amid sexual harassment allegations and backs his son John Conyers III for Michigan's 13th Congressional District. Conyers III, 27, defends his father, cites lack of history, and notes his education at Morehouse College and NYU. The district includes Detroit.
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Senate Republicans distance themselves from Moore after Trump endorsement
Senate Republicans keep distance from Roy Moore amid sexual misconduct accusations. NRSC and Senate Leadership Fund will not resume backing Moore despite Trump rally and backing from Stephen Bannon. McConnell signals limited ability to block Moore if he wins the Alabama special election.
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White House aide confirmed as Homeland Security chief
The Senate voted 62 to 37 to confirm Kirstjen Nielsen as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Nielsen, 45, is a close confidant of White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and has prior DHS experience, making her the first DHS head with such background.
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