Katie Hill, rising Democratic star, resigns amid claims of relationship with staffer

Congresswoman blames estranged husband and ‘hateful political operatives’ for smear campaign against her

California congresswoman Katie Hill, a freshman Democrat and a rising star in the party, announced her resignation on Sunday amid allegations that she had a sexual relationship with a member of her congressional staff.

“It is with a broken heart that today I announce my resignation from Congress,” Hill, 32, wrote in a resignation letter. “This is 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.”

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