Hunter announces he will resign next week

FALLBROOK (CNS) - Rep. Duncan Hunter, who pleaded guilty in December to a federal felony count for misusing $250,000 in campaign funds, announced Tuesday he will resign from Congress effective next Monday.

The Alpine Republican, whose district stretches into North San Diego County is facing a potential five-year prison sentence and said previously he would step down from his post, but he had not given a date for his departure.

Hunter sent letters Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Gov. Gavin Newsom saying his resignation would be "effective close of business on January 13, 2020."

"It ha...