US Rep. John Conyers announces he’s retiring today

In this May 24, 2016, file photo, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington during a hearing. When sexual-misconduct allegations surface in the private sector, a boss really can say "You're fired" - as Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose and others can attest.

Rep. Conyers won’t seek re-election after current term, family member says

Currently facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment, veteran Congressman Rep. John Conyers , D-Mich., will not run for re-election in 2018, according to a family member who now plans to run for his seat. Add Sexual Harassment as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Sexual Harassment news, video, and analysis from ABC News.

Doctor tied to Sen. Menendez case could get 30 years or more

In this April 28, 2017 file photo, Dr. Salomon Melgen arrives at the federal courthouse in West Palm Beach, Fla. Prosecutors say Melgen, a prominent Florida eye doctor who was accused of bribing New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, should get a 30-year sentence for Medicare fraud.

Ex-US Rep. Brown gets 5-year prison sentence in fraud case

Former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, once a powerful Florida Democrat, was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for fraud and other crimes related to a purported charity for poor students that she used as a personal slush fund. Brown, 71, listened stoically in a Jacksonville courtroom as U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Corrigan read her sentence.

John Conyers III involved in violent incident, may not want his dad’s seat

John Conyers III -- who was endorsed by his father, former Rep. John Conyers, to fill his now-empty House seat -- was reportedly involved in an incident that resulted in his girlfriend sustaining a stab wound. "The DA dismissed the charges, but it's something that causes me a lot of anguish and now it's associated with me," Conyers III told CNN.

Democrat Richard Cordray to join crowded governor’s race

In this March 26, 2015, file photo, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray speaks during a panel discussion in Richmond, Va. Cordray, the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, tendered his resignation Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, and simultaneously named his own successor, setting up the consumer agency for another battle with the Trump White House over control of the powerful federal watchdog.

Trump to attend civil rights museum opening in Mississippi

A White House official confirmed to CNN Monday that the stop will be part of the President's swing through the South, which will be kicked off with a campaign-style rally in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday. The rally will come just days after Trump endorsed Roy Moore, the contentious Republican candidate in Alabama's Senate race.

Supporters rally, demand due-process for US Rep. Conyers

Prominent clergy, Detroit elected leaders and community activists said Monday that they will go to the White House and U.S. House of Representatives - if necessary - to demand due process for Rep. John Conyers who faces allegations of sexual harassment from several women who once worked for him. "We are here for due process," said the Rev.

UK’s longest-serving Santa says kids get too many presents

The magnificent flying machines of WWII and their deadly payloads as never seen before: Colorized images bring pilots' daring escapades to life 'They ruined his life!' Trump hammers Mueller again as he claims Hillary Clinton 'lied many times' to the FBI and 'nothing happened' yet the feds are out to destroy Mike Flynn Entire White House is now paranoid that their co-workers are wearing WIRES for Mueller because Mike Flynn agreed to 'covert' operations in his plea deal English teacher, 29, at $38,000-per-year New Jersey prep school had 'sex in the park with her 16-year-old student' Do YOU suffer from 'armpit vaginas'? Celebrity stylist reveals the bizarre red carpet faux pas that female stars fear most 'We need Roy Moore': Trump goes all-in for the Republican Senate candidate accused of sexually assaulting teenagers and being obsessed with high school girls - saying he'd be better than a ... (more)

Trump Endorses Republican Roy Moore in Alabama US Senate Contest

Former Alabama chief justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a campaign rally, Nov. 30, 2017 in Dora, Alabama. President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Roy Moore on Monday in next week's U.S. Senate election in Alabama, rebuffing calls by other prominent Republicans that Moore drop out of the race because of accusations that he sexually abused teenage girls four decades ago when he was in his 30s.

President Trump tweet sparksa

President Trump denied any attempt to obstruct an FBI investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Sunday, while lawmakers said the president's own comments raised new questions about him and the probe into Russians who interfered in last year's presidential election. During a weekend-long series of tweets following Flynn's guilty plea for lying to the FBI, Trump attacked the FBI in general and former director James Comey over different aspects of the Russia investigation, including Flynn's role.

Children fleeing violence have protectors in Las Vegas

Michael Kagan as a UNLV Professor of Law and Immigration Clinic Director shows off a handprint of a person helped by immigration lawyers as UNLV formally launches the Edward M. Bernstein and Associates Children's Rights Program on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. "I would like to encourage everybody who wants to be a part of something important and change somebody's life to be part of it," Claudia Noriega-Bernstein said.

Trump lashes out at own FBI in a series of tweets

President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack Sunday on the credibility of his own FBI, responding to revelations that an FBI agent was removed from special counsel Robert Mueller's team investigating Russian election meddling because of anti-Trump text messages. President Donald Trump gestures as he walks towards Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.

GOP plans stopgap fix to try to avoid government shutdown

Republicans are moving toward passing a two-week stopgap measure to avoid a looming government shutdown, but the path in the coming weeks is treacherous, with obstacles on both sides of the aisle as lawmakers push their own priorities, some unrelated to government spending. With government funding set to expire at the end of Friday, Republicans are aiming to buy more time so they can negotiate over a long-term spending package.

With Levin Leaving, Dan Kildee Seeks Ways and Means Spot

Rep. Dan Kildee, second from left, is angling for a spot on the Ways and Means Committee now that fellow Michigan Rep. Sander M. Levin, second from right, isn't seeking re-election in 2018. Also pictured, from left, Virginia Rep. Robert C. Scott and Michigan Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow.