Kennedy Jr., and is now on leave while the matter is being investigated. Among other things, Haskell told staff that the relationship lasted nearly 9 months, ended a few weeks ago, and that management only learned about it this week;

Politico announced reporter Ryan Lizza would no longer cover Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after his ex-fiancée was reportedly in a personal relationship with the former candidate.

Ms. Nuzzi told her editors about the relationship that had turned personal, the outlet said. A representative for Mr. Kennedy said the pair had met only once.