House committee investigating Florida congresswoman for alleged ethics violations

NPR | By Barbara Sprunt

Published March 27, 2026 at 7:02 AM EDT

The House Ethics Committee held a rare public hearing on allegations that Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, committed financial crimes.

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