Politics

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick looks on during a House Ethics Committee hearing on her alleged ethics violations on Capitol Hill on March 26, 2026. | Francis Chung / POLITICO via AP Images

Florida Congresswoman Resigns Amid Federal Charges and Ethics Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress following federal charges tied to disaster relief funds and mounting bipartisan scrutiny.

President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on April 18, 2026. | AP Photo / Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Trump Signs Executive Order to Speed Up Psychedelic Research

Trump signed an executive order to fast-track ibogaine research, pledging $50 million for the psychedelic compound that may treat opioid addiction and PTSD.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission in 2025. | The White House

Trump to Read Bible Verse From the Oval Office at National Event

Trump will read scripture from the Oval Office this week as part of America Reads the Bible, a national event marking the country's 250th anniversary.

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