"No one's comfortable": Jeffries faces threat of revolt on ousting one of his members

"Jeffries noted the Ethics Committee often pauses its investigations while a federal prosecution into the same matter is ongoing. He stated, 'It's not normal to have the Ethics Committee meeting before the criminal trial.'"

"Cherfilus-McCormick 'has an opportunity to defend herself both from the allegations here [in Congress] as well as those in a courtroom,' according to House Democratic caucus Chair Pete Aguilar."

"The nature of the allegations against Cherfilus-McCormick is of such an explosive and sensitive nature that some Democrats feel compelled to eject her sooner rather than later."

Internal tensions among House Democrats are rising regarding Cherfilus-McCormick's future as some call for her resignation or expulsion. Jeffries and his leadership team plan to defend her until her federal criminal trial begins on April 20. The Ethics Committee typically pauses investigations during ongoing federal prosecutions, which Jeffries noted in a recent meeting. He emphasized that Cherfilus-McCormick deserves her day in court. However, the serious nature of the allegations has led some Democrats to feel that action should be taken sooner rather than later.

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