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House barrels toward rare double expulsion votes

Two Florida lawmakers could become the 7th and 8th members to be expelled from Congress.

Axios · Apr 20

Ethics in spotlight again ahead of Cherfilus-McCormick hearing

Ethics violations will take center stage in the House for the second week in a row, as a push to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick comes to a head. Only six lawmakers have ever been expelled from the House, and prior to the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos in December…

Roll Call · Apr 20

GOP Rep. Accuses Ruben Gallego Of 'Very Disturbing' Allegations

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of engaging in "very disturbing" behavior as several lawmakers across party lines face scrutiny over alleged misconduct.

International Business Times · Apr 17

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At the Races: Ethically challenged

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. It was less than a week ago that Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell was a front-runner to be the next governor…

Roll Call · Apr 16

Democratic candidates start 2026 with a fundraising bang

Money continued to flow as the midterm election year kicked off. Fundraising reports covering the first three months of the year show that it was a fruitful first quarter for many congressional candidates, with a handful of Senate hopefuls reporting eight-figure hauls and some House candidates surpassing the $2 million…

Roll Call · Apr 16

Other House Members Might Face Ouster Following Swalwell, Gonzales Resignations

A bipartisan effort to force the resignations of two embattled House members could lead to the ouster of others facing similar allegations.

International Business Times · Apr 16

Accountability push turns to Cherfilus-McCormick, Mills

With two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct gone, lawmakers are trying to add two more members accused of other ethics violations — Florida Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Cory Mills — to the chopping block. Calls for the two to resign are not spread equally. Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat accused of using…

Roll Call · Apr 15

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Two More Representatives Could Be Next in Expanding Ethics Crackdown After Swalwell and Gonzales' Exit

As Rep. Eric Swalwell prepares to leave Congress and Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will step down, attention in the House is shifting to whether two more embattled lawmakers could soon face their own reckoning.

Latin Times · Apr 14

Who Is Next? Viral X Warning Triggers Resignation Fears as Gonzales and Swalwell Quit Same Night Amid Sex Scandals

US Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign amid sexual misconduct and affair allegations, raising concerns about possible additional resignations and accountability issues in Congress.

International Business Times UK · Apr 14

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

More than 20 House members have called for at least one of their colleagues to resign or be expelled.

Axios · Apr 13

Democrat Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress over sexual assault allegations

Decision comes after House ethics committee announced it had opened an investigation into congressman

The Guardian - US · Apr 13

Four House Members Could Be Expelled From Congress In Wake Of Swalwell Scandal

Lawmakers returning from the April recess could soon face not just a vote to expel Eric Swalwell, but a potential chain reaction involving at least three other members.

International Business Times · Apr 13

How Democrats’ sudden reckoning with Eric Swalwell sex abuse allegations could rock the House

Growing calls to push out members of Congress over bad deeds could trigger a series of expulsion votes

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Swalwell faces Ethics probe as members call for a House clean out

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday they will investigate allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. The announcement comes amid a growing bipartisan push to oust Swalwell after a handful of his former staff members accused him of sexual misconduct, and as House members seek…

Roll Call · Apr 13

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Roll Call · Apr 13

This week: Iran war powers and expulsion talk

As Congress returns from recess, Democrats in both the House and Senate plan to force votes regarding the U.S. military’s campaign against Iran this week, just as President Donald Trump is announcing a new naval blockade amid a two-week ceasefire. “Upon our return, we will force another vote on the…

Axios · Apr 12

"Eric may have tipped the scale": Swalwell scandal threatens surge of House expulsions

"We want a full house cleaning," one House Democrat said. "Get the garbage out of here."

Axios · Mar 27

Sheila Cherfilus McCormick's fellow Democrats demand her resignation or expulsion

"She has to consider her constituents and the House Democratic caucus," said one lawmaker.

The Independent UK · Mar 27

House ethics panel alleges congresswoman committed 25 fraud violations

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Axios · Mar 27

Fiery Ethics Committee hearing ends in guilty ruling for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

The panel will now recommend punitive action, which could include censure or expulsion.

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Congresswoman committed 25 fraud violations, according to House ethics panel

The allegations primarily revolve around the congresswoman's receipt of millions of dollars from her family's health care business

Roll Call · Mar 27

Photos of the week | March 23-27, 2026

From a new senator to blooming cherry blossoms, there was a lot happening on and around Capitol Hill this week ahead of the long spring recess. Here are some of the top images of the past week from Roll Call’s photojournalists.

Roll Call · Mar 27

Cherfilus-McCormick violated ethics rules, subcommittee finds

Members of a House Ethics subcommittee ruled against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., after a marathon hearing Thursday that stretched into the night, finding that she violated ethics rules. It was a rare moment for the typically secretive Ethics panel, as a public “trial” unfolded for the first time since 2010. …

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Florida congresswoman faces a rare public hearing on ethics charges. Threat of expulsion vote looms

The House Ethics Committee is holding a rare public hearing into alleged ethics violations by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

The Times of India · Mar 26

‘$100,000 diamond ring’: House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick accused of misusing COVID funds for personal expenses

US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces intense scrutiny over allegations of misusing COVID-19 relief funds. Prosecutors claim millions intended for pandemic aid were diverted for her campaign and personal use, including a $100,000 diamond ring. The Democrat denies wrongdoing, but the case has sparked calls for disciplinary action, potentially including expulsion…

Axios · Mar 26

"No one's comfortable": Jeffries faces threat of revolt on ousting one of his members

"There will be a lot of pressure on us to actually do something," one House Democrat predicted.

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