Category: Senate

The Hill has the latest on Sen. Ensign here. “It’s because I’m the chair of the Senate Ethics Committee that I can’t discuss this with you, other than to say that there is a preliminary investigation going on and we will look at all aspects of this case as we do whenever there’s a case […]

The Times reports on the latest developments and allegations regarding Sen. John Ensign. While the affair made national news in June, the role that Mr. Ensign played in assisting Mr. Hampton and helping his clients has not been previously disclosed. Several experts say those activities may have violated an ethics law that bars senior aides […]