Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

The Florida Democrat's sudden departure follows a bipartisan House Ethics Committee investigation that found she committed 25 violations of congressional rules.

Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of siphoning millions in COVID relief funds to finance her political campaign and has pleaded not guilty to related federal charges.

Her resignation marks the third departure from the House this month amid a wave of ethics scandals.

Democrats now face a narrowed majority in the chamber as they head toward the midterm elections.