Protests break out on Cornell campus

Cornell students and faculty are protesting the university's handling of the alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024 that has caught the nation's attention. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Oct 6

House censures Chuck Edwards after Ethics probe

The House on Tuesday voted to censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides. Edwards denies the allegations.

• Sep 1

Why are federal officials probing Swalwell?

The FBI seized former Rep. Eric Swalwell's electronic devices after serving warrants on a sexual misconduct probe, sources say. As state and local authorities prosecute most sex crimes, what got the federal government involved? CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.

• Aug 20

Miller says he won't resign amid abuse claims

Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio says he won't resign despite domestic abuse allegations, which he denies. In a CNN appearance on Tuesday, Miller compared his situation to past allegations against President Trump when he first ran for office in 2016. Political strategists Adam Brandon and Tricia McLaughlin join with analysis.

• Aug 4

Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women

Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.

• Jul 30

Who will replace Graham Platner?

Democrat Graham Platner dropped his Senate bid in Maine following a sexual assault allegation, which he strongly denies. Now, Democrats plan to hold a nominating convention to select a new candidate. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more details.

• Jul 9

Platner ex-partners criticize reaction to claims

Two of Graham Platner's ex-girlfriends spoke with the Free Press about the reactions to their claims about the Maine Democratic Senate candidate. The Free Press' Audrey Fahlberg joins "The Takeout" to discuss her reporting. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.

• Jun 10

House leaders to take action on process for sexual misconduct claims

Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are launching a bipartisan task force aimed at addressing how sexual misconduct claims are handled within the House of Representatives, multiple sources confirm to CBS News.

• May 14

Mace: House spent thousands on misconduct payouts

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says a subpoena revealed that secret payouts used to settle sexual harassment claims against lawmakers have totaled $338,000 since 2004. Former Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.

• May 8

Tech leaders back universal basic income

Tech billionaires like Elon Musk are backing universal basic income as more companies lay off workers due to artificial intelligence, but some lawmakers are skeptical. Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter for Semafor, join "The Takeout" to discuss this and other top stories out of Capitol Hill.

• Apr 24

Rep. Cory Mills says he will not resign

Florida Republican Congressman Cory Mills says he will not resign, despite allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. The House Ethics Committee is investigating those claims. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.

• Apr 22

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on bid for governor

Eric Swalwell's departure upended an already chaotic race for California governor. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who is looking for support from the moderate wing of the Democratic Party, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his gubernatorial campaign.

• Apr 17

Gallego spokesperson denies misconduct claims

On "The Takeout" Thursday night, Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona of misconduct allegations that are "sexual in nature." A spokesperson for Gallego called the claims "right-wing conspiracy theories being parroted by a fringe far-right member of Congress." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

• Apr 17

How do congressional staff report misconduct?

Recent resignations from Congress are shining a light on lawmaker misconduct. Republican strategist Rina Shah, who has worked on Capitol Hill for several years, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Apr 17

Luna alleges Gallego engaged in misconduct

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida said on Wednesday that the Senate has some "trash to take out" following Eric Swalwell's resignation from the House. Luna joined "The Takeout" Thursday and confirmed she's talking about Sen. Ruben Gallego. A Gallego spokesperson told CBS News on Thursday: "These are right wing conspiracy theories being parroted by a fringe far right member of Congress. Senator Gallego has not received notification or been contacted by the ethics committee."

• Apr 16

Swalwell, Gonzales resign from Congress

Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales both resigned from Congress Tuesday over separate sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell has denied the claims against him while Gonzales acknowledged an affair with a staff member. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

• Apr 15

Latest on Eric Swalwell allegations

Another Eric Swalwell accuser came forward on Tuesday with stunning allegations dating back to 2018. Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports, and Lauren Leader, the CEO of All in Together, has more.

• Apr 14

Accusers on Swalwell's alleged advances

California Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he will resign from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. Swalwell has denied the allegations. Two women accusing Swalwell of sexual misconduct spoke with CBS News' Nancy Cordes about the congressman's alleged advances toward them.

• Apr 14

Swalwell accusers speak out

Two women who say Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually harassed them spoke exclusively to CBS News about Swalwell's alleged advances and their difficult decisions to share their stories publicly. Swalwell has denied allegations of sexual misconduct but has paused his campaign for California governor and announced he will resign from Congress.

• Apr 14

Rep. Eric Swalwell at risk for expulsion

Lawmakers are pushing for California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to leave Congress after sexual assault allegations were made against the politician. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

• Apr 13

Prince Andrew loses royal titles, Royal Lodge

Prince Andrew is being stripped of his royal titles and must move out of his mansion, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. Andrew has come under intense scrutiny over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

• Oct 30, 2025

Trainee doctor accused of recording video of colleagues in restrooms

A trainee surgeon stands accused in Australia of secretly recording videos of hundreds of female colleagues in hospital restrooms.

• Aug 22, 2025

French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault

French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris in 2021.

• May 13, 2025

French actor Gérard Depardieu denies sexual assault charges in court

French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.

• Mar 25, 2025

Female senator suspended after accusing Nigeria senate leader of misconduct

Sen. Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan says the Nigerian Senate leader demanded sexual favors, leading her to file a formal complaint before she was suspended for 6 months.

• Mar 7, 2025

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