Congress Under Fire Over Ethics | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Congress is in turmoil as multiple lawmakers face explosive allegations—sexual misconduct, fraud, and inappropriate behavior—triggering resignations, dropped campaigns, and a push for sweeping ethics reforms. Three House members stepped down in a single week, while Senate investigations loom and key races turn into battlegrounds over misconduct claims. New revelations continue to surface, including a House member under probe for sexual misconduct and a Senate candidate forced out after assault accusations. Amid the chaos, bipartisan lawmakers are drafting a new framework to overhaul how…