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Florida Democrat resigns minutes before $5M ethics probe
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Florida Democrat resigns minutes before $5M ethics probe

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  • Apr 21, 2026
  • Apr 21, 2026 Updated Apr 23, 2026
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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. “After careful reflection and prayer, I have concluded that it is in the best interest of my constituents and the institution that I step aside at this time,” the Florida Democrat informed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

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