Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph was held in contempt of Congress for ignoring subpoenas related to an investigation into potential illegal donations involving then-U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Joseph chairs a political committee with Cherfilus-McCormick’s brother and is alleged to have funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars from an oil company executive doing business with the Haitian government. Colleagues expressed concern, and Joseph disputed the Ethics Committee's findings.

North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph is held in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas related to an investigation into Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. The ethics committee alleges illegal campaign donations through a political committee chaired by Joseph, who faces potential jail time and fines if convicted. Joseph also faces local scrutiny over alleged misconduct as mayor, including altered records and excessive travel expenses.

Ro Khanna endorses Elijah Manley in the CD 20 Democratic primary. Manley is one of four Democrats opposing Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the reconfigured district. Khanna highlights Manley's progressive stance and refusal of corporate money.

Candidates for Congressional District 20 debated voting rights, property insurance affordability, and representation at a forum hosted by the Urban League of Broward. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick emphasized protecting Black representation, while Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz highlighted her advocacy for consumers and minorities. The forum also addressed climate change, health care, and an ethics investigation into Cherfilus-McCormick, with Luther Campbell absent due to unconfirmed event details.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces backlash from Black leaders for running in a majority-minority district, leading House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to decline endorsing her re-election bid. Jeffries highlighted concerns over the Supreme Court's impact on Black political representation, as Wasserman Schultz competes against four Black opponents in the primary.

The Congressional Black Caucus faces an existential crisis as the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling threatens to reduce its membership by up to one-third through southern-state redistricting. Black Democrats are divided over endorsing non-Black candidates, exemplified by tensions in South Florida where a white Democrat, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, seeks a historically Black district seat.

Disgraced former Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been cut off from doing business with the federal government after being charged with stealing $5 million in COVID-19 FEMA funds. She resigned from Congress in late April and is still running to regain her congressional seat. The Department of Homeland Security has suspended her, temporarily barring her from receiving contracts, grants or other federal funds.

Disgraced former Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been cut off from doing business with the federal government after being charged with stealing $5 million in COVID-19 FEMA funds. She resigned from Congress in late April and is still running to regain her congressional seat this November. The Department of Homeland Security has suspended her, temporarily barring her from receiving contracts, grants or other federal funds.

Jason Chaffetz criticizes Congress for delayed accountability in ethics scandals, citing three resignations this term and urging faster action to restore public trust. He argues that federal indictations should trigger immediate expulsion and calls for swift special elections to replace unethical lawmakers.

Fox News Digital's May 1, 2026, News Quiz highlights a gift from King Charles to President Donald Trump during the royals' U.S. visit and a concluded case involving a librarian who allegedly interacted with the president on TikTok. The quiz also mentions Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation and singer Jelly Roll's admission of personal struggles.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced a new congressional redistricting map that could give Republicans four additional seats, citing population growth and fair representation. The map requires legislative approval before applying to the 2026 midterms. Virginia recently approved a redistricting amendment favoring Democrats, contrasting with Florida's GOP-focused approach.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, filed for re-election days before resigning from Congress amid congressional and federal investigations into alleged misuse of disaster relief funds. The House Ethics Committee found her responsible for 18 campaign finance violations and other misconduct, prompting her resignation to defend herself outside office.

Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick filed for re-election days before resigning from Congress amid congressional and federal investigations into alleged misuse of disaster relief funds. The House Ethics Committee had recommended punishment for 18 campaign finance violations and other misconduct, prompting her resignation to defend herself outside office. She faces federal charges of stealing $5 million from FEMA.

Three House members resigned amid ethics scandals, including allegations of sexual harassment, assault, and fraud. The House Ethics Committee's recommendation of expulsion for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who faces criminal charges, marks a shift in ethics enforcement, following the expulsion of Rep. George Santos before his criminal trial.

Three House representatives resigned amid ethics scandals: Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) over sexual harassment/assault allegations, and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) after a House Ethics Committee investigation into $5 million in alleged FEMA fraud. The House recently set a precedent by expelling George Santos (R-N.Y.) before his criminal trial, influencing current cases.

A surge of House resignations this month has prompted bipartisan calls for ethics reforms. Lawmakers highlighted the recent exits of Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) as catalysts for demands to overhaul the chamber's ethics process.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat indicted for embezzling $5 million from FEMA, resigned hours before the House Ethics Committee recommended her expulsion. Recent cases show a pattern of lawmakers like Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigning to avoid official expulsion over misconduct, allowing the Ethics Committee to lose jurisdiction and evade public disgrace.

The death of Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) at 80 has intensified Democratic concerns about aging leadership and its impact on party votes. Colleagues criticize the 'liability problem' of older lawmakers, citing Scott's health struggles and primary challenges from younger candidates. His death reduces Democratic representation amid a tight House majority and recent resignations.

Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned ahead of an ethics hearing over alleged misconduct, becoming the third lawmaker to resign in a week, disrupting the House's power dynamics.

Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned before appearing before the House Ethics Committee. Pressure is growing on Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills to resign amid similar misconduct allegations.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, resigned from Congress ahead of a House ethics hearing. She was indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign and has denied any wrongdoing.

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned on Tuesday minutes before a House Ethics hearing addressing allegations of theft and misconduct. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have publicly reacted to her resignation.

President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, while Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned ahead of an ethics panel meeting.

President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, while Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned ahead of an ethics panel meeting.

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned her House seat to avoid facing punishment from colleagues over allegations of ethics violations. Her resignation occurred minutes before a vote to determine whether she would be forced out of office.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation before a House Ethics Committee recommendation has prompted Democratic lawmakers to express regret over their vote to expel George Santos, citing due process concerns. Some Democrats now question the fairness of expelling members before criminal convictions, while Rep. Nancy Mace plans to push for Cory Mills' expulsion despite ongoing investigations.

Democratic Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress before a House Ethics Committee hearing on campaign finance fraud allegations. Her resignation occurred as the committee was set to consider disciplinary actions related to the case.

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing addressing over two dozen campaign finance violations. Her resignation occurred as the committee prepared to determine sanctions for the violations.

Florida Democratic US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid an ethics investigation and a federal indictment for allegedly misusing over $5 million in federal disaster funds for her 2021 congressional campaign. A House committee was set to recommend punishment for her alleged violations.

Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned to avoid a potential House expulsion vote amid a federal trial over allegations of embezzling disaster funds and using the money to finance her campaign. The case involves accusations of misusing public funds for personal and political purposes.

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress moments before a House Ethics Committee meeting to address allegations of stealing nearly $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds for her campaign. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, resigned from Congress amid a House ethics investigation into 25 campaign finance violations and federal criminal charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in coronavirus relief funds. She denied wrongdoing and criticized the investigation as unfair, while Republicans pushed for her expulsion.

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned just before the House Ethics Committee was set to consider her expulsion. She appeared for a hearing on March 26 related to the investigation.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress amid allegations of financial misconduct that could have led to her expulsion. The resignation occurred just before the House Ethics Committee was set to meet to consider penalties for the Florida Democrat, who faces federal charges.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, announced her resignation from Congress amid a Republican-led effort to expel her over allegations of misusing federal disaster relief funds and a 15-count federal indictment. The House Ethics Committee found 'clear and convincing evidence' of misconduct, while she denies wrongdoing and plans to run for re-election despite low fundraising.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., announced her resignation from Congress amid a Republican-led expulsion effort over allegations of misusing federal disaster relief funds. She faces a 15-count federal indictment and a House Ethics Committee finding of misconduct, though she denies wrongdoing and plans to run for re-election.

The House Ethics Committee will hold a public hearing to consider sanctions against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) for fraud violations. The committee previously found 25 of 27 claims against her proven, indicating substantial evidence of legal and ethical breaches.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat indicted for financial misconduct, refuses to resign as Republicans push for her expulsion following a House Ethics Committee guilty verdict. The case could make her the first lawmaker since 2023 to be expelled, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat indicted for financial misconduct, refuses to resign as Republicans push for her expulsion. The House Ethics Committee will recommend punitive action, but a two-thirds majority is needed for expulsion. Cherfilus-McCormick faces a criminal trial after being found guilty of ethics violations involving $5 million in misused disaster relief funds.

House Democrats are preparing to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) over allegations of laundering $5 million in COVID relief funds into her campaign, despite her not guilty plea. The House Ethics Committee will decide her fate, with Democrats reportedly ready to provide the 80 votes needed for expulsion, though party leadership remains cautious.