Summary
Two House members decided to leave Congress amid ethics investigations instead of facing possible expulsion. More lawmakers are under scrutiny by the House Ethics Committee for alleged misconduct. Some Congress members are frustrated with the slow pace of these investigations and are pushing for faster processes.
Key Facts
- Two House members announced plans to leave Congress instead of facing expulsion.
- Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct.
- Rep. Tony Gonzales plans to retire amid an investigation involving an affair.
- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing COVID-19 relief funds and is under federal indictment.
- Rep. Cory Mills is under investigation for domestic abuse and financial misconduct.
- Some Congress members want quicker investigations from the House Ethics Committee.
- Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries prefer ensuring due process before taking action.
- Lawmakers have been sending letters urging for faster ethics investigations.
