California high-speed rail CEO resigns amid budget and travel scandals

• Ian Choudri, CEO of California's high-speed rail authority, resigned.
• Choudri has led the agency since 2024 and leaves a legacy of budget woes and project delays.
• The resignation follows a scandal involving questionable taxpayer-funded trips by consultants.
• Choudri cited the need to focus on personal and family priorities as his reason for resigning.
• The high-speed rail project, estimated at $231 billion, faces significant challenges.