Trending Now - Sheila Cherfilus-mccormick Resists Resignation Amid Indictment

WHO:

Fox News - Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is a Democrat involved in the situation.

Newsweek - The House Ethics Committee is involved in the case against Cherfilus-McCormick.

WHAT:

Roll Call - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation was effective as of 1:30 p.m. on April 26th, 2026, just 30 minutes before the ethics hearing was scheduled to begin.

Roll Call - The House Ethics Committee had found "clear and convincing evidence" that Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 of 27 ethics violations.

Roll Call - Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation means the Ethics Committee loses jurisdiction over her case, and there will not be a sanctions hearing.

Roll Call - Cherfilus-McCormick stated, "Rather than play these political games, I choose to step away so that I can devote my time to fighting for my neighbors in Florida’s 20th district."

Roll Call - Cherfilus-McCormick is facing a separate criminal trial that has been delayed until 2027.

Roll Call - Cherfilus-McCormick was the second Haitian American elected to Congress.

PBS - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned on Tuesday, April 26th, 2026, just minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to recommend a possible punishment for her.

PBS - The House Ethics Committee found that Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated 25 House rules, including allegations of money laundering and financial fraud related to $5 million in COVID funding.

PBS - Cherfilus-McCormick stated, "This was not a fair process," regarding the Ethics Committee's proceedings against her.

ABC News US - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is facing a critical moment in her political career due to the impending expulsion vote.

IJR - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stated, "For those asking whether I plan to resign, the answer is no."

CBS News - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.

Fox News - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick refused to resign amid a looming House expulsion vote.

Newsweek - The House Ethics Committee is holding a sentencing hearing for Cherfilus-McCormick over allegations of financial misconduct.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The House Ethics Committee's sentencing hearing for Cherfilus-McCormick is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26th, 2026.

Newsweek - The sentencing hearing by the House Ethics Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26th, 2026.

WHY:

Roll Call - Cherfilus-McCormick stated she felt she could not adequately defend herself in the ethics probe while her criminal indictment was pending, adding the House "should be very careful about the precedent we are setting."

Fox News - The expulsion vote is being prepared by Republicans in response to Cherfilus-McCormick's guilty ethics verdict.

Fox News - The expulsion vote is being prepared by Republicans due to Cherfilus-McCormick's guilty ethics verdict.

HOW:

Roll Call - The Ethics Committee was set to recommend a sanction for Cherfilus-McCormick, with an expulsion effort led by her colleagues expected to follow.

PBS - The Ethics Committee's investigation into Cherfilus-McCormick lasted two years and uncovered evidence of her alleged misconduct.

Newsweek - The case against Cherfilus-McCormick involves allegations of financial misconduct that are being addressed by the House Ethics Committee.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 11:23 UTC)

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation will take effect at 1:30 p.m. April 26th, just before an ethics hearing where the House Ethics Committee found clear evidence of 25 out of 27 ethics violations against her. With her resignation, the Ethics Committee loses jurisdiction over her case, meaning there will be no sanctions hearing, and Cherfilus-McCormick stated she wants to focus on serving her constituents in Florida’s 20th district rather than engaging in political games. She is also facing a separate criminal trial that has been postponed until 2027, and she expressed concerns about defending herself in the ethics probe while her criminal indictment is pending.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 09:20 UTC)

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned on Tuesday just minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to recommend a possible punishment for her, following a two-year investigation that found she violated 25 House rules, including serious allegations of money laundering and financial fraud related to $5 million in COVID funding. In response to the proceedings, Cherfilus-McCormick stated, "This was not a fair process." The Ethics Committee's findings have raised significant concerns about her conduct while in office.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 01:22 UTC)

The House Ethics Committee has scheduled a sentencing hearing for Cherfilus-McCormick April 26th. This hearing will be a significant event as the committee addresses the issues surrounding her conduct. Stay tuned for updates as the date approaches.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 21:14 UTC)

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is facing a critical moment in her political career as the House Ethics Committee's sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 26th. This comes as Republicans prepare for an expulsion vote in response to her guilty ethics verdict. The outcome of this vote could have significant implications for her future in office.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 19:21 UTC)

On Tuesday, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick made it clear that she has no intentions of resigning from her position. Speaking at 19:21 UTC, she addressed the concerns directly, stating, "For those asking whether I plan to resign, the answer is no." This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about her role and future in office.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 15:21 UTC)

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is facing serious allegations of stealing five million dollars in FEMA funds intended for her campaign. The accusations were reported by CBS News at 15:21 UTC. This development raises significant questions about the integrity of her fundraising efforts.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 13:23 UTC)

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is facing a sentencing hearing by the House Ethics Committee April 26th, over allegations of financial misconduct. Despite a guilty ethics verdict and a looming expulsion vote prepared by Republicans, Cherfilus-McCormick has refused to resign. The House Ethics Committee is actively involved in addressing the case against her.