"Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty by the Ethics Committee on a litany of charges, most notably for funneling $5 million in COVID relief funds to her congressional campaign."
"Mills faces allegations including financial misconduct, campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct, all of which he denies."
"House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is declining to stake out a position before Cherfilus-McCormick's sanctions hearing, telling reporters his caucus will meet afterward to discuss the matter."
"Expelling a member of Congress takes a two-thirds vote, a high bar in a narrowly divided House."
Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty by the Ethics Committee for misusing $5 million in COVID relief funds for her campaign. Mills faces allegations of financial misconduct, campaign finance violations, and sexual misconduct. Speaker Mike Johnson supports a resolution to expel Cherfilus-McCormick, while the fate of Mills remains uncertain as he is still under investigation. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is awaiting the Ethics Committee's findings before taking a position on Mills, emphasizing the need for due process. Expelling a member requires a two-thirds vote in the House.
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