A wave of allegations and ethics investigations is roiling Congress, with multiple lawmakers under scrutiny and House leadership signaling that further disciplinary action-including expulsion-could be imminent. The developments come amid heightened attention following public comments from Rep. Andy Ogles, who predicted that several members of Congress could face removal in the near term. His remarks, shared in a media interview and amplified online, pointed to a broader effort among some Republicans to address alleged misconduct within both parties. While Ogles suggested that multiple expulsions could occur, official congressional action so far has been more limited and tied to ongoing investigations and confirmed developments.
Two lawmakers-Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales-have already announced plans to resign following allegations of sexual misconduct. Their departures were confirmed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who said stepping down was the appropriate course of action given the circumstances. “I think it was the appropriate thing,” Johnson said when asked about the resignations, referencing both the allegations and admissions tied to the cases.
Attention is now shifting to other members still in office, particularly Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who is facing a federal indictment and an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation. The panel has reportedly substantiated the majority of allegations against her, including claims tied to misuse of funds. Johnson indicated that expulsion could be the likely outcome in her case, stating that the findings against her are “alarming” and suggesting there is broad support within the chamber for removal.
Ethics Committee Investigations Intensify
“I believe it’ll be the consensus of this body that she should be expelled,” Johnson said, signaling that House leadership is prepared to move forward once the Ethics Committee completes its process. Cherfilus-McCormick has denied wrongdoing, and a formal hearing is scheduled to determine what sanctions, if any, should be imposed. Expulsion from the House requires a two-thirds vote, making it one of the most serious actions Congress can take against a member.
Another lawmaker under scrutiny is Rep. Cory Mills, who is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. The probe is examining allegations that include potential campaign finance violations, misuse of resources, and other misconduct. Johnson said he is “looking into” the status of that investigation but emphasized that the Ethics Committee process should be allowed to run its course before any action is taken.
The situation has prompted strong reactions from other members of Congress. Some lawmakers have publicly called for resignations or expulsions, while others have urged caution until investigations are complete. Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, among others, have been vocal in calling for accountability, particularly in the case of Cherfilus-McCormick. Luna warned that an expulsion vote could be brought to the House floor if the congresswoman does not resign.
Democratic Leaders Call for Restraint
At the same time, Democratic leaders have urged restraint. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the Ethics Committee process is still ongoing and declined to comment in detail on individual cases, emphasizing that internal deliberations should remain private. The unfolding situation highlights a broader moment of accountability in Congress, with investigations and allegations affecting members of both parties.
While public commentary has intensified-including predictions of multiple expulsions-actual outcomes will depend on the findings of formal ethics reviews and the willingness of lawmakers to take action. Expulsion from Congress is rare and requires significant bipartisan support, meaning that even in high-profile cases, the process can be lengthy and uncertain.
For now, the House appears to be entering a period of heightened scrutiny, with leadership signaling a willingness to act while also navigating the legal and procedural complexities involved. As investigations continue and additional details emerge, the coming weeks could prove pivotal in determining whether more lawmakers step down voluntarily or face formal votes to remove them from office.
Commentary and Broader Political Context
This article may contain commentary which reflects the author’s opinion. Rep. Ilhan Omar took aim at President Donald Trump over his decision not to attend Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, suggesting the president’s absence reflected misplaced priorities even as the White House was consumed with high-stakes negotiations involving Iran. Donald Trump Jr. reportedly married Bettina Anderson in a private ceremony ahead of Memorial Day weekend in the Bahamas.
The wedding was intentionally kept small and secluded, according to reports, with organizers hoping to avoid the logistical and security headaches that would come with a presidential appearance. Before the wedding, Trump addressed the situation while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office. “He’d like me to go, but it’s going to be just a small little private affair, and I’m going to try and make it,” Trump said. “I’m in the midst – I said, you know, this is not good timing for me,” he added. “I have a thing called ‘Iran’ and other things. That’s one I can’t win on.”
Trump also joked that the media would attack him regardless of what he decided. “If I do attend, I get killed. If I don’t attend, I get killed – by the fake news of course, I’m talking about,” Trump said. “He’s got a very good person I’ve known for a long time, and hopefully they’re going to have a great marriage,” the president continued. Ultimately, Trump did not attend as tensions involving Iran escalated and diplomatic efforts intensified.
Omar Criticizes Trump’s Wedding Decision
TMZ later caught up with Omar and asked for her thoughts on Trump missing the event. “I mean, I would think any parent would want to be there for their child’s important day, and getting married is a pretty important day,” Omar said. When the reporter asked whether a major international crisis might justify the absence, Omar pressed harder. “He finds time to golf when there are important things that are happening, or walk around talking about the ballroom,” she said. “So he certainly – if he really cared about his son and cared about being a family man, he would try to make time to go to his son’s wedding,” she added.
The comments quickly fueled reaction online, with Trump supporters arguing that a commander-in-chief prioritizing global security over a private family event reflects leadership, not neglect. Critics of the president, however, echoed Omar’s broader point that family milestones should take priority when possible. Earlier this year, Trump blasted Omar during remarks in Florida for always complaining about the country that took her in. “They come here, and Ilhan Omar… ever hear of her? She heads it,” Trump said while criticizing Somalia. “Think of it, they have nothing but crime, poverty, pollution, everything is horrible over there, nothing good,” Trump went on. “They say it’s the worst country anywhere in the world.”
“We got some beauties out there, but it’s the worst. Then she comes here, from Somalia, and she tells us how to run the United States of America,” he said. Trump Jr. was previously engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, who now serves as U.S. ambassador to Greece. The timing of the wedding coincided with one of the administration’s most sensitive foreign policy moments. Trump and senior officials have been engaged in tense negotiations involving Iran, with the White House balancing diplomacy and military pressure.
That backdrop made any presidential travel especially complicated. Still, Omar clearly was not impressed, Breitbart News reported. Her criticism reflects the broader political reality that even intensely personal decisions by public figures can quickly become political ammunition. For Trump, it was the exact kind of scenario he described beforehand. No matter what he chose, someone would attack the decision.
