congressman

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The department’s inspector general, Anthony D’Esposito, a former Long Island congressman, has been expanding his office’s probe into the allegations and already multiple top aides have stepped down.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The Republican congressman is backing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to replace him, they said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

A lawyer for Aviles told CBS in a recent interview that Santos-Aviles' mental health sharply declined following the end of her alleged relationship with the congressman.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

A congressman from Illinois named Abraham Lincoln who was very hostile to what he thought was an unwise and illegal war with Mexico.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

Despite his many contributions as a congressman, Garfield never accomplished his goals for the nation or himself.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow