House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse
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Many House Democrats are prepared to vote to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) following her ethics hearing on Tuesday, where she faces allegations of laundering $5 million in COVID relief funds. While some Democrats support expulsion if recommended, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has not issued clear guidance. The vote requires roughly 80 Democratic votes to remove her from Congress.
San Diego State University agreed to a $300,000 Title IX settlement, compensating nearly 800 female athletes from 2018-2025 for scholarship disparities compared to males. The university's settlement aims to address gender equity issues in athletic funding, following allegations of unequal scholarship distribution, and reflects ongoing efforts to enforce Title IX compliance.
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) predicted that FBI Director Kash Patel is the next to leave following recent Trump cabinet shakeups. Lieu criticized the cabinet’s performance, calling it the worst since 1776 due to incompetence and corruption. His comments came during a Tuesday morning press briefing on Capitol Hill, highlighting ongoing political tensions within the Trump administration.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer warned that Rep. Ilhan Omar could face accountability if involved in fraud, following a Wall Street Journal report on her and her husband's assets, which are valued between $6 million and $8 million. The statement emphasizes ongoing scrutiny of her financial disclosures amid political tensions.
House GOP leaders are delaying a vote on a bipartisan Senate DHS funding bill until after passing a "skinny" bill for immigration enforcement funding. This resistance comes despite Senate GOP concerns and White House pressure, as DHS faces funding shortages. The delay highlights ongoing disagreements over immigration and homeland security funding priorities.
The Onion announced on April 21, 2026, that it has reached a deal to acquire Infowars, the website founded by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The deal marks a significant shift in the media landscape, with The Onion expanding its reach into political and controversial content. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
King Charles III will become the second British monarch to address a joint session of Congress, scheduled for next week. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, previously addressed Congress in 1991. This marks a historic moment in U.S.-UK relations, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic ties between the two nations. The event underscores the significance of the monarchy’s role in international diplomacy.
