‘Awesome’: Connecticut’s Chris Murphy Cheers Disputed Report That Iranian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Breached US Blockade

The Democratic senator said he was only being sarcastic when he praised the report Sen. Chris Murphy / Getty Images Sen. Chris Murphy (D., Conn.) responded to a disputed report claiming that 26 Iranian “shadow fleet” vessels had breached the United States’ naval blockade by calling the news “awesome.” After intense criticism, Murphy said he

LIVE NOW: House Ethics Committee Holds Sanctions Hearing

The House Ethics Committee holds a sanctions hearing at 2 p.m. ET on April 21 regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), following an investigation that found evidence of multiple ethics violations. The proceedings address allegations of misconduct, including the potential misuse of funds. Original News Source Link – Epoch Times

LIVE NOW: Senate Armed Services Committee Holds Hearing on Maritime Unmanned Surface Vessels

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to examine maritime unmanned surface vessels at 2:30 p.m. ET on April 21. Witnesses: Rebecca J. Gassler, portfolio acquisition executive for robotic and autonomous systems, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Derek A. Trinque, director of the surface warfare division (N96), Office of the Ch… Original News Source Link

Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress in face of expulsion vote

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress on Tuesday amid allegations of financial misconduct that could have led to her expulsion later in the week. The stunning announcement came just moments before the House Ethics Committee was scheduled to meet to weigh potential penalties for the embattled Florida Democrat, who is facing federal charges over…

Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress before Ethics meeting on sanctions

Washington — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress on Tuesday as the House was poised to vote on her expulsion in the coming days.  Cherfilus-McCormick stepped down shortly before the House Ethics Committee was set to meet to determine whether any punishment was warranted for her alleged misconduct. She has been charged