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The Washington Post obtained the contract governing hundreds of millions in private donations for the White House ballroom, which shields donor identities and excludes the White House from conflict-of-interest protections; disclosure came only after a watchdog lawsuit forced a court to release the details, prompting scrutiny of donor influence and transparency around the project.
Several lawmakers from both parties say they would back a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell amid allegations of sexual assault by a former staffer and other misconduct, with a vote potentially paired to Rep. Tony Gonzales’s case. Swalwell denies the charges as politically motivated, while Democrats such as Jayapal, Leger Fernández, and Huffman urge accountability. Expulsion requires a two-thirds majority, making this a high-stakes test for Congress as Swalwell also contends with a California gubernatorial bid and related investigations and fallout.
A House Ethics Committee panel concluded Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated ethics rules after a years-long probe into whether pandemic-relief funds were used to bolster her congressional bid. She denies the allegations. The full Ethics Committee will consider potential discipline in April, and she also faces criminal charges that could carry up to 53 years in prison.
In a segment on MSNBC, Ali Velshi discusses the issue of nepotism and influence peddling in politics, highlighting that it is not exclusive to the Bidens. He emphasizes the need for transparency and ethical behavior in political systems to prevent corruption and maintain public trust.