The Ethics Committee was poised to impose consequences on the representative from Florida regarding financial dealings. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned her seat in the House of…
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House Ethics Committee Concludes Investigation into FL Congresswoman
Representative Cherfilus-McCormick misappropriated federal payments to finance her campaign. The House Ethics Committee’s adjudicatory subcommittee has determined that Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida committed multiple ethics violations surrounding…
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House to Vote on Resolution to Expel Congresswoman for Ethics Violations
Representative Cherfilus-McCormick faces a criminal indictment over financial dealings. Representative Greg Steube of Florida is introducing a resolution to expel Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida from the House of…
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Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Federal Campaign Finance Limits
The high court has accepted an appeal regarding the 1970’s era limit. The Supreme Court announced it will hear a challenge to the limitation on how much money…
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Federal Election Commission Fines Congresswoman for Finance Law Violations
Representative Waters’ campaign accepted donations in excess of federal law. The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) fined Representative Maxine Waters’ congressional campaign $68,000 for violating federal campaign finance laws.…
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President Trump Issues Several Pardons and Commutes Prison Sentences
He pardons a former VA sheriff and two reality stars, saying they were targeted by a “weaponized” Justice Department. This week, President Donald Trump issued a suite of…
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House Committee Chairs Call on Fundraising Platform Contractors to Testify
Congress is conducting an investigation into potential fraud and illegal activity in political fundraising. The House Committees on Oversight, Judiciary, and Administration sent letters to two contractors who…
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Mississippi Mayor, City Council President, and Others Indicted for Bribery
Officials accepted $115,000 from undercover FBI agents. The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed a bribery indictment against Jackson, Mississippi officials this week, alleging the city’s mayor, city council…
Read MoreHouse Committee Chair Subpoenas Political Fundraising Website
The committee is investigating possible foreign money laundering. Representative Bryan Steil of Wisconsin, chair of the Committee on House Administration, has issued a subpoena requiring the fundraising website…
Read MoreFederal Judge Blocks Ohio Law Banning Campaign Donations from Non-citizens
He says if they can join the U.S. military, permanent non-residents can donate to political campaigns. U.S. District Judge Judge Michael Watson blocked an Ohio law that sought…
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