House Ethics Committee finds Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of violations
The House Ethics Committee has found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, guilty of violating House rules following a two-year investigation into allegations that she misappropriated $5 million in disaster relief funds to support her 2021 special election campaign. The committee identified 27 violations, including the improper receipt of funds and the commingling of personal and campaign finances, and will recommend a punishment in April that could lead to a vote for her expulsion from Congress. Some members of both parties have indicated plans to call for her removal.
US consumer sentiment drops to three-month low
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 53.3 in March 2026, marking a three-month low, as rising gasoline prices and inflation expectations were driven by the ongoing Iran war. The University of Michigan's final sentiment index decreased from a preliminary reading of 55.5 and was down from 56.6 in February and 57 a year ago, with the survey reflecting responses collected largely after the conflict began on February 28.
Houston Airport Faces Severe Delays Amid TSA Staffing Crisis
Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport is experiencing severe travel delays due to a partial government shutdown, with TSA wait times exceeding four hours as staffing shortages persist. Approximately 40% of TSA workers at the airport are absent, leading to operational TSA lanes being reduced to less than half of the usual 37. Airport officials warn that conditions may worsen as passenger volume increases this weekend, driven by major events in the city.
