Overview

• U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, alongside his wife, faces accusations of accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities.
• Cuellar has stepped down from key congressional roles but vows to continue his re-election campaign despite the charges.
• Democratic leaders show cautious restraint in their responses, contrasting sharply with their actions in other recent political scandals.
• The indictment details Cuellar's alleged misuse of his office to benefit foreign interests, including inserting specific language in bills.
• Calls for Cuellar's resignation intensify as trust in government remains low, with some peers and editorial boards urging him to step down.