Justice Dept. indicts Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick on charges of stealing $5M in relief funds

The Justice Department's case against former FBI Director James Comey faces new challenges, including a federal judge's order for the release of grand jury records due to prosecutorial misconduct. Additionally, recent emails related to Jeffrey Epstein reveal influential individuals who sought his advice. Meanwhile, tech giant Nvidia has reported impressive earnings, indicating strong performance in the tech sector.

A Florida man has been convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a convenience store. He is scheduled to be executed, marking him as the 17th person to face execution in Florida this year.

U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds. The indictment alleges that she misused some of these funds to support her 2021 campaign.

President Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The legislation requires the DOJ to release unclassified documents within 30 days of the signing.

Congress has approved legislation requiring the Justice Department to publicly release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and his network. This move aims to enhance transparency regarding the investigations into the late sex offender's activities.

The House Ethics Committee announced it is proceeding with an investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, focusing on his campaign finances and allegations of sexual misconduct. This announcement comes just before a potential censure vote against the Florida Republican.

The House voted on Wednesday night to refer a resolution to censure Rep. Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, to the House Ethics Committee due to various alleged transgressions. This action reflects ongoing tensions within the Republican Party regarding accountability and conduct among its members.

Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) plans to file a motion to censure Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) following her indictment for allegedly misusing FEMA disaster funds for her 2021 campaign. Steube described the situation as a severe breach of public trust.