Not a Good Week for Republicans in Congress

The FBI raided a business connected to Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) on Thursday afternoon. These raids are starting to have a broader effect than simply giving heartburn to some representatives. Committee assignments are being effected.

As a result of the raid, Renzi is stepping down from his seat on the House Intelligence Committee, according to a statement from his office obtained Thursday evening by Roll Call.

Doolittle likewise has resigned his seat on the Appropriations Committee after his home was raided the week before.