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Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat

Headline from FOX 4 Dallas

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.

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  1. Newsweek

    How Cherfilus-McCormick resignation damages Democrats' Florida hopes (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    On Tuesday, Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion push as ethics panel finds 25 violations, shaking Florida Democrats ahead of 2026.

  2. NBC New York

    Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning rather than be formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of...

  3. New York Post

    Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress just minutes before House Ethics Committee was to sanction Florida Dem (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress on Tuesday, 30 minutes before she was scheduled to appear before an ethics panel over her alleged theft of $5 million in taxpayer money to fund her political ambitions.

  4. WSVN Miami

    Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned Tuesday moments before a hearing was to begin to consider what punishment to recommend after

  5. Boston

    Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after a House ethics panel found she had committed numerous campaign finance and reporting violations.

  6. Roll Call

    Cherfilus-McCormick resigns minutes before sanctions hearing (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    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.

  7. FOX 4 Dallas

    Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Cherfilus-McCormick resigns ahead of likely House expulsion (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Florida Democrat is the third member of Congress to resign this month, following former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales.

  9. CBS News

    Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress, moments before Ethics hearing to determine sanctions (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Florida Democrat stepped down shortly before a House Ethics Committee hearing to determine whether she should be punished.

  10. ABC 13 Houston

    Embattled Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress on Tuesday just ahead of a House Ethics Committee sanction hearing.

  11. The Daily Signal

    Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Announces Resignation From Congress (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announces her resignation Tuesday ahead of an Ethics Committee hearing.

  12. The Washington Free Beacon

    Dem Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Accused of Laundering Taxpayer Money To Fund Her Campaign, Resigns From Congress (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    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.

  13. The Columbian

    Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns amid ethics investigation (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning from Congress rather than be formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds.

  14. The Guardian

    House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

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

  15. The Daily Caller

    Democratic Rep Resigns Just Minutes Before Ethics Sanctioning (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Democratic Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announced her resignation on Tuesday afternoon after being found guilty of numerous ethics violations.

  16. Wyoming Public Media

    Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The Florida Democrat faced a potential expulsion vote in the House as she prepares for a federal trial on allegations that she stole disaster funds and used some of the money to finance her campaign.

  17. WMUR

    Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Democratic congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned before the House could sanction her in an ethics investigation.

  18. Breitbart News

    Dem Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns from Congress Moments Before Ethics Hearing (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) stepped down from Congress on Tuesday, moments before the House Ethics Committee was set to consider sanctions.

  19. NBC News

    Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns minutes before Ethics hearing (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., resigned moments before the House Ethics Committee was set to consider recommending she be expelled from Congress.

  20. Newsweek

    Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick exits Congress before ethics investigation (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has resigned before the House can sanction her in an ethics investigation.

  21. KYMA Yuma

    Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Last month, a special House Ethics Subcommittee found her guilty of committing 25 ethics violations related to allegations that she stole $5 million in federal relief funds and used the money for her congressional campaign.

  22. KTVZ Bend

    Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Annie Grayer, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the US House of Representatives Tuesday, staving off a high-stakes vote on whether she should be forced out of Congress.

  23. WHDH Boston

    Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from office on Tuesday moments before the start of a hearing that could have led

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