Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has stepped down from her congressional seat, announcing her resignation ahead of a formal ethics investigation into the use of campaign funds. The move comes just days after two other members of Congress resigned amid similar scrutiny, highlighting ongoing concerns about financial conduct within the legislative branch. The ethics probe focuses on how campaign money was allocated and spent during her tenure, though specific details of the allegations have not been publicly disclosed.
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