Capitol Hill Podcast Summaries

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A Week of Scandal, Reckoning and Resignations in Congress
The Daily
Apr 17, 2026
When two House members resigned within a single hour, it wasn't just a coincidence—it was a strategic escape from historic expulsion. Michael Gold reveals how party leaders use 'eye-for-an-eye' political trades to police misconduct without shifting the balance of power. In a razor-thin majority, accountability only happens when the math remains neutral.
Key insight: Before George Santos, only five people in House history had ever been expelled: three for fighting for the Confederacy and two for felony convictions.