Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns moments before House Ethics Committee hearing

Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., abruptly resigned Tuesday, just moments before a scheduled House Ethics Committee hearing that was expected to determine potential disciplinary action against her. Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation comes amid mounting pressure in Congress. Lawmakers had
Southern Poverty Law Center says they are under investigation by DOJ over past informant program

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) says it is facing a Justice Department investigation that could lead to criminal charges, tied to its previous use of paid informants to monitor violent extremist groups. In a statement released