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April 21, 2026

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid Ethics probe

  • Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned immediately, claiming the ethics investigation was a 'witch hunt'.
  • The House Ethics Committee found her guilty of multiple violations, including misusing over $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
  • Her resignation comes just before the committee was set to recommend punishment amid a pending federal indictment.

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