A Republican congressman accused of sexually harassing staffers announces that he will not seek re-election. Multiple reports say the decision is made public shortly before 3:30 a.m., with the lawmaker framing it as a plan to step aside from the next election. The Independent reports that the chamber’s ethics process includes findings that describe the congressman’s conduct as “beyond inappropriate.” According to the same account, the congressman’s lawyer disputes the ethics committee’s conclusions and says the findings “exonerated” the congressman, though the exact language and outcome of the ethics review are not detailed in the available excerpts. The reports describe the announcement as a personal decision made after the ethics allegations and review, but do not indicate that criminal charges have been filed. The congressman’s future actions regarding the ethics case, including any appeal or further response, are not described in the provided summaries.