Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
The House Ethics Committee found evidence that Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated campaign finance laws involving a $5 million overpayment.
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The House Ethics Committee found evidence that Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated campaign finance laws involving a $5 million overpayment.
Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) resigned following sexual misconduct allegations, triggering a bipartisan push for stricter ethics enforcement and workplace safety reforms within Congress.
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Outlets across the spectrum are reporting on the potential expulsion of Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick following Ethics Committee findings of FEMA fund misuse. Right-leaning sources like Fox News emphasize the severity of the 'stealing' allegations and potential federal indictments, while center-leaning Politico focuses on the partisan maneuvering, noting that Democrats may target GOP Rep. Cory Mills in retaliation.
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