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Democrat borrows Trump’s ‘witch hunt’ refrain to resign from Congress after House ethics probe

Ouster of Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick closely follows the resignations of two House members for sexual misconduct allegations

The Independent UK

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Florida US representative indicted in November for allegedly misusing more than $5m of federal disaster funds

The Guardian - US

Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns From Congress Ahead Of Expulsion Vote

Embattled Rep. Shella Cherfilus-McCormick announced on Tuesday that she is resigning from Congress effectively immediately ahead of an expulsion vote in the Lower House.

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Cherfilus-McCormick resigns minutes before sanctions hearing

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announced her resignation from Congress Tuesday, minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to consider what punishment she should face for numerous ethics violations. With the Florida Democrat’s resignation, the Ethics Committee loses jurisdiction over her case and how she handled money flowing to her congressional…

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Embattled congresswoman resigns to avoid ethics panel sanctions and ‘political games’

Only six members of the House have been expelled

The Independent UK

House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse

"There are going to be enough votes," one senior House Democrat told Axios.

Axios

House barrels toward rare double expulsion votes

Two Florida lawmakers could become the 7th and 8th members to be expelled from Congress.

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Ethics in spotlight again ahead of Cherfilus-McCormick hearing

Ethics violations will take center stage in the House for the second week in a row, as a push to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick comes to a head. Only six lawmakers have ever been expelled from the House, and prior to the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos in December…

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GOP Rep. Accuses Ruben Gallego Of 'Very Disturbing' Allegations

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of engaging in "very disturbing" behavior as several lawmakers across party lines face scrutiny over alleged misconduct.

International Business Times

At the Races: Ethically challenged

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. It was less than a week ago that Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell was a front-runner to be the next governor…

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Democratic candidates start 2026 with a fundraising bang

Money continued to flow as the midterm election year kicked off. Fundraising reports covering the first three months of the year show that it was a fruitful first quarter for many congressional candidates, with a handful of Senate hopefuls reporting eight-figure hauls and some House candidates surpassing the $2 million…

Roll Call

Other House Members Might Face Ouster Following Swalwell, Gonzales Resignations

A bipartisan effort to force the resignations of two embattled House members could lead to the ouster of others facing similar allegations.

International Business Times

Accountability push turns to Cherfilus-McCormick, Mills

With two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct gone, lawmakers are trying to add two more members accused of other ethics violations — Florida Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Cory Mills — to the chopping block. Calls for the two to resign are not spread equally. Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat accused of using…

Roll Call

Two More Representatives Could Be Next in Expanding Ethics Crackdown After Swalwell and Gonzales' Exit

As Rep. Eric Swalwell prepares to leave Congress and Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will step down, attention in the House is shifting to whether two more embattled lawmakers could soon face their own reckoning.

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Who Is Next? Viral X Warning Triggers Resignation Fears as Gonzales and Swalwell Quit Same Night Amid Sex Scandals

US Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign amid sexual misconduct and affair allegations, raising concerns about possible additional resignations and accountability issues in Congress.

Axios

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

More than 20 House members have called for at least one of their colleagues to resign or be expelled.

The Guardian - US

Democrat Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress over sexual assault allegations

Decision comes after House ethics committee announced it had opened an investigation into congressman

International Business Times

Four House Members Could Be Expelled From Congress In Wake Of Swalwell Scandal

Lawmakers returning from the April recess could soon face not just a vote to expel Eric Swalwell, but a potential chain reaction involving at least three other members.

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The Independent UK

How Democrats’ sudden reckoning with Eric Swalwell sex abuse allegations could rock the House

Growing calls to push out members of Congress over bad deeds could trigger a series of expulsion votes

Roll Call

Swalwell faces Ethics probe as members call for a House clean out

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday they will investigate allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. The announcement comes amid a growing bipartisan push to oust Swalwell after a handful of his former staff members accused him of sexual misconduct, and as House members seek…

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This week: Iran war powers and expulsion talk

As Congress returns from recess, Democrats in both the House and Senate plan to force votes regarding the U.S. military’s campaign against Iran this week, just as President Donald Trump is announcing a new naval blockade amid a two-week ceasefire. “Upon our return, we will force another vote on the…

Axios

"Eric may have tipped the scale": Swalwell scandal threatens surge of House expulsions

"We want a full house cleaning," one House Democrat said. "Get the garbage out of here."

Axios

Sheila Cherfilus McCormick's fellow Democrats demand her resignation or expulsion

"She has to consider her constituents and the House Democratic caucus," said one lawmaker.

The Independent UK

House ethics panel alleges congresswoman committed 25 fraud violations

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Axios

Fiery Ethics Committee hearing ends in guilty ruling for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

The panel will now recommend punitive action, which could include censure or expulsion.

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