ethics

Mike Johnson says he supports expelling Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over dozens of ethics violations

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, an embattled Florida Democrat facing a pending criminal indictment, could be the next member of Congress to face expulsion. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters Tuesday that he would support expelling Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress, citing a bipartisan adjudicatory subcommittee finding her guilty of … Read more

Rep. Tony Gonzales says he’ll retire as he faces an ethics probe and possible expulsion vote

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Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on Monday announced that he is retiring from Congress following the House Ethics Committee launching a probe into him over a romantic relationship with a former staffer who later died by suicide. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “There is a season … Read more

House Ethics Committee investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

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The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it has opened an investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The committee’s leaders said in a statement that they would review whether he “violated the Code of Official … Read more

House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations

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Washington — The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, who faces several allegations of sexual misconduct. The committee said it is looking into whether Swalwell “violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of … Read more

Swalwell faces House ethics probe over alleged sexual misconduct as expulsion threat looms

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., an embattled lawmaker facing a potential expulsion threat, is the target of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee, the panel announced Monday. At least four women have accused the California Democrat of sexual misconduct, according to multiple reports. The House panel said … Read more

Jeffries declines to break with indicted Democrat after ethics panel’s guilty verdict

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bipartisan group of lawmakers found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., guilty of more than two dozen ethics violations, but House Democratic leadership is standing by their embattled colleague. “As I understand it, the Ethics Committee has one final step in their process, so I’m not going to … Read more

Florida representative found guilty on ethics charges

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Florida representative found guilty on ethics charges 00:21 UP NEXT Peter Alexander announces departure from NBC News 00:44 Tiger Woods seen walking out from Florida jail 00:52 Multiple votes not enough to pass DHS funding 00:37 House passes … Read more

House ethics panel finds Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations

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WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards, the House Ethics Committee found Friday in a ruling that could add weight to Republicans’ potential push to expel her from Congress. After meeting into early Friday morning following a seven-hour hearing, the ethics panel of four Democrats … Read more

House panel finds Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of violating 25 ethics charges

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WASHINGTON — After a rare and dramatic public hearing, a special House Ethics subcommittee on Friday found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., guilty of 25 ethics charges, capping a three-year investigation into allegations she stole millions in federal relief funds and funneled some of that to her congressional campaign. The secret vote came after Cherfilus-McCormick and … Read more

Ethics panel finds most violations proven against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Democrat accused of stealing FEMA funds

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By Kerry Breen, Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University’s Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News’ TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a … Read more