Washington • The political future of Congress's longest-serving member, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., appeared precarious late Tuesday as leaders pressured him to resign over allegations he sexually harassed multiple female aides.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and members of the Congressional Black Caucus are encouraging the veteran lawmaker to step down as soon as this week after a fourth accuser came forward Tuesday morning, according to a senior Democratic aide who asked for anonymity in order to describe private conversations.
Though Conyers denies wrongdoing and has insisted he will not resign, he stepped down as ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee on Sunday.