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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 17 MIN

4 Scandals, 2 Resignations, 1 Week. Welcome Back, Congress

from Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes · host Grant Hermes

Congress came back from spring break, and in under 6 hours, two members resigned, two more could be next, and the balance of power in the House just got a lot less certain. In this episode, Eric Swalwell resigns amid sexual assault allegations from five women. Tony Gonzalez resigns after a staffer's suicide linked to a coercive relationship. Cory Mills faces stolen valor, weapons charges, and an assault allegation. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick hits 15 federal felony counts. We're breaking down what happened, why it matters, and what it means for the 2-vote Republican majority heading into NovemberPROMO CODES: This episode is brought to you by Akila SunglassesDon’t get caught wearing last summer’s sunglasses this spring break. Akila offers great frames for every style, without the designer price tag. Use the code MIMS25 to get 10% off your entire order👉 Shop now: AKILA.laSupport the showFollow along on social media SaySo: @GrantHermes X: @GrantHermesInsta: @Grant__HermesTiktok: Grant_Hermes

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Congress came back from spring break, and in under 6 hours, two members resigned, two more could be next, and the balance of power in the House just got a lot less certain. In this episode, Eric Swalwell resigns amid sexual assault allegations from five women. Tony Gonzalez resigns after a staffer's suicide linked to a coercive relationship. Cory Mills faces stolen valor, weapons charges, and an assault allegation. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick hits 15 federal felony counts. We're breaking...

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