Sex & censures

In the first full week with Congress in Session after the federal shutdown, much of the activity on the Hill revolved around Florida. But rather than address state priorities, several running scandals came home to roost.

That likely proved of most significant consequence for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick , a Miramar Democrat, after a federal grand jury indicted her on charges of stealing $5 million in COVID funding for her congressional campaign. The allegations have haunted the health care nonprofit leader since 2022 and were already the subject of a House Ethics Committee investigation. For her part, Cherfilus-McCormick maintains her innocence .

“I remain confident that the truth will prevail,” she said. “I look forward to my day in court. Until then, I will

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