House Democratic leadership

The election of three far-left candidates in New York’s primaries may complicate efforts by House Democratic leadership to present a unified opposition to President Trump if the party regains control of the chamber. The article highlights challenges posed by a small but cohesive group of members under past Republican leadership.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) claims she has enough support to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) over ethics violations and federal criminal charges. Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion after a House ethics subcommittee found her guilty of 20+ ethics violations, including misusing disaster relief funds, and she is also indicted federally. Despite threats of removal, Cherfilus-McCormick refuses to resign before her reelection campaign.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) claims she has bipartisan support to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) over ethics violations and a federal indictment. Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion after being found guilty of 26 ethics violations, including misusing disaster relief funds, and could be sentenced to over 53 years in prison if convicted. Despite House Democratic leadership not taking a stance, some Democrats and Republicans support her removal.

House Democratic leadership is showing increased openness to using the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump, following his controversial remarks on Iran. Over 85 House Democrats and two senators have called for his removal, prompting leadership to plan a briefing on the matter.