Overview
- Luna, who spoke on CBS News Thursday, said she gave Sen. John Thune’s office and Senate ethics staff information alleging a sexual incident and possible campaign finance violations, and she said a woman may go on the record with attorneys.
- Thune told reporters the matter was sent to the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, which reviews misconduct complaints involving senators.
- Gallego’s spokesperson denied the accusations, called them a right‑wing conspiracy theory, and said the senator has not been contacted by the ethics panel.
- News organizations stressed the allegations have not been independently verified and said they are seeking corroboration and on‑the‑record accounts from the parties involved.
- The dispute comes during a week that saw Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign over separate misconduct allegations, fueling debates over opaque Hill complaint systems and proposals for stronger, independent reporting channels for staff.