Washington Edition

Congress Takes a Stab at Accountability on Ethics Cases

The resignations of Swalwell and Gonzales come amid other ethics probes.
A construction worker takes a break near the Capitol where the House is grappling with ethics cases.Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg

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There’s a bit of a reckoning going on this week at the Capitol.