House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse

House Democrats are preparing to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) over allegations of laundering $5 million in COVID relief funds into her campaign, despite her not guilty plea. The House Ethics Committee will decide her fate, with Democrats reportedly ready to provide the 80 votes needed for expulsion, though party leadership remains cautious.