Washington — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress on Tuesday, moments before the House Ethics Committee was set to determine whether she should be sanctioned for allegations of theft and other misconduct. Cherfilus-McCormick has been charged with stealing nearly $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for her campaign and has
Ethics committee was weighing expulsion recommendation for Florida Democrat over alleged stolen FEMA funds Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D., Fla.) resigned from Congress on Tuesday ahead of a House Ethics Committee meeting on whether to recommend expelling the congresswoman over her alleged use of stolen FEMA funds to win her seat.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) listens during a rally in support of the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants before it expires in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Jan. 28, 2026. Lynne Sladky/AP Photo Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress on Tuesday, stepping down hours before the House Ethics Committee was set to
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks at a press conference as Vice President JD Vance looks on in the Library of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on Feb. 25, 2026. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the agency overseeing Medicaid and Medicare,
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
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
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