House Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Henry Cuellar on Bribery Charges

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas following a federal indictment accusing him and his wife of accepting $598,000 in bribes from foreign entities. The subcommittee will examine whether Cuellar solicited or accepted bribes, acted as a foreign agent, violated money laundering laws, misused his position, or made false statements. Cuellar denies the allegations and maintains his innocence.