Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations

Washington — The House Ethics Committee will hold a public hearing Tuesday to determine whether any punishment is warranted for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, three weeks after concluding she was guilty of more than two dozen charges stemming from an alleged campaign finance scheme.  The hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. In November, the Justice

Supreme Court Will Review FCC’s Power to Impose Financial Penalties

The seal of the Federal Communications Commission in Washington on Dec. 14, 2017. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo The U.S. Supreme Court on April 21 will consider whether the Federal Communications Commission’s power to levy large fines violates Verizon and AT&T’s constitutional right to a jury trial. The cases of FCC v. AT&T and Verizon Communications v.

Trump Says Iran Will Come to Negotiation With US After Tehran Rebuff

U.S. President Donald Trump departs the White House on March 11, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 20 that he believes Iran will eventually return to negotiations, after Iranian officials said they would not participate in talks due to the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. “Well, they’re going