Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress just before Ethics hearing: ‘Witch hunt’

Claiming to be the victim of a “witch hunt,” U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, announced her resignation four minutes before she was set to appear before the House Ethics Committee amid allegations of stealing disaster money. “This was not a fair process,” the 47-year-old posted on social media. “I will not stand by […]