The House is moving toward a bipartisan vote to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.-20) after a committee investigation proved 25 ethics violations. While a federal judge has delayed the Florida Democrat’s criminal trial for the alleged theft of $5 million in FEMA funds until 2027, congressional leaders indicated that the chamber is prepared to act as early as next week.
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Senate passes government funding deal backed by Oval Office, sending to House
The Senate approved a stopgap funding deal to keep most of the federal government running through September, with a two-week extension for Homeland Security funding as lawmakers debate new limits on federal immigration raids. The bipartisan agreement, backed by the White House, comes amid public outrage over fatal encounters involving federal agents and sets up a contentious House vote that could still trigger a brief shutdown.
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Nearly 100 former lawmakers call on House to ban stock trading by members of Congress
Ninety ex-lawmakers have come together to form a bipartisan group aimed at passing the Restore Trust in Congress Act to curb conflicts of interest. In a letter, the former legislators argue that Congress must prioritize integrity amid repeated STOCK Act violations.