Freshman Rep. Katie Hill (D-Calif.) announced on Sunday that she is resigning from Congress, days after revealing that in 2018, she had an inappropriate relationship with a campaign staffer.
In a statement, Hill said she had a "broken heart" and this was the "hardest thing I have ever had to do, but I believe it is the best thing for my constituents, my community, and our country." On Wednesday, Hill admitted she had a relationship with a staffer last year, but denied new allegations that she had a sexual relationship with her legislative director. That same day, the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into the new accusation.
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