Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress moments before a House Ethics Committee vote on sanctions related to allegations she stole FEMA funds and misused them for her campaign. Her resignation ends the committee's jurisdiction and avoids a likely expulsion vote.
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The House Ethics Committee found Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 ethics violations related to the misuse of $5 million in federal pandemic relief funds, following a rare public hearing and a three-year investigation. Despite her denial of wrongdoing and ongoing federal criminal charges, the committee plans to hold a disciplinary hearing after the House’s spring recess, with potential sanctions ranging from censure to expulsion. House Republicans have strongly pushed for her removal, signaling a contentious battle over her future in Congress.
The House of Representatives has removed Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, the first time in the House's 234-year history that a speaker has been removed in this manner. Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have both announced they are running to be the next speaker, while Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Troy Nehls and Greg Steube have stated that they want former President Donald Trump to be speaker. Trump is reportedly considering a visit to the Capitol next week, ahead of an election for the House's top job.
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would bar schools receiving federal money from allowing transgender athletes whose biological sex assigned at birth was male to compete on girls or women's sports teams or athletic events. Supporters of the bill say it is necessary to ensure competitive fairness, while the White House has said President Joe Biden would veto the measure if it were to make it to his desk. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to face an uphill battle.
Netflix announced Thursday that its co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings is stepping down from his post, to be succeeded by co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters. After 25 years of leading the company, Hastings will remain as executive chairman, confident that Sarandos and Peters will be able to continue the success of the streaming video service.
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) was injured in an accident at his home on Wednesday afternoon, suffering "several injuries". He is an Army veteran and has represented Florida’s 17th Congressional District since 2019. His office has asked for prayers for the congressman and his family, but no further information has been released on the accident or his condition.