Have you heard of DMSO? I’ve talked about it a few times here before but in case you missed it, I think this is really going to blow your mind… Let’s start with this Tweet-thread that I think is really good: If you thought what they did to ivermectin was bad, wait till you hear what they did to this drug. In the 1960s and 70s, DMSO was hailed as a medical breakthrough for its ability to erase chronic pain and heal debilitating injuries. But there was one problem… Because DMSO… pic.twitter.com/2lI2HeYbEr — The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) July 2, 2025 The information in this thread comes from the work of medical researcher @MidwesternDoc. For all the sources and details, read the full report below.https://t.co/iUYaj0CV4u — The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) July 2, 2025 Why would the FDA stop something so promising? Well, they didn’t even simply stop it. They launched a war against DMSO. They stonewalled Congress and ignored their own advisory committees. They claimed, without adequate evidence, that DMSO was "dangerous." pic.twitter.com/xJwYoi7a1j — The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) July 2, 2025 The only dangerous thing about DMSO is that it threatens Big Pharma’s profits. It couldn’t be patented the way Big Pharma wanted. If people used it to heal themselves, it would break the monopoly over medicine. That’s why the FDA stepped in. pic.twitter.com/ybd0dCxv3V — The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) July 2, 2025 Here’s what the science actually says.. There are more than 10,000 articles on its biology and more than 30,000 on its chemistry. And decades of human use have led to millions being treated safely. There’s a long list of conditions it can help. And it’s all backed by evidence. pic.twitter.com/oCAp7CIO7Q — The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) July 2, 2025 Want the full details?@MidwesternDoc’s deep-dives into DMSO include hundreds of studies, safety data, patient stories, and historical context the FDA doesn’t want you to see.https://t.co/iUYaj0CV4u — The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) July 2, 2025 Get DMSO on Amazon here: Now let’s go even deeper… For decades, the pharmaceutical industry and its enablers in the FDA, CDC, and mainstream medicine have systematically suppressed the truth about DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide)—a powerful, natural compound extracted from trees that holds the key to tissue regeneration, cancer remission, inflammation reversal, and chronic pain relief. Article by Mike Adams, republished with permission from Naturalnews.com DMSO is one of the most well-researched yet censored substances in modern medicine, with over 11,000 scientific studies documenting its therapeutic potential since the 1960s. Yet Big Pharma buried it under a mountain of false “safety concerns” because it cannot be patented, and worse—it threatens the profitability of toxic chemotherapy, opioids, and synthetic pharmaceuticals. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on this forbidden cure, exposing how DMSO (alongside nature’s other hidden remedies like fenbendazole and therapeutic peptides) hold the potential to: Reverse cancer (including cervical, prostate, and breast tumors). Regrow some nerves, potentially heal spinal cord injuries, and restore damaged organs. Eliminate chronic pain (without opioids or surgery). Detoxify heavy metals and spike protein fragments lodged in tissues. Supercharge cellular signaling to activate the body’s innate healing power. (Disclaimer: The following is based on decades of research and clinical observations. Always consult a holistic physician before use.) How DMSO works: The science of miraculous healing 1. The Ultimate Cellular “Trojan Horse” DMSO is a polar solvent—meaning it can dissolve and transport both water-soluble and fat-soluble compounds deep into tissues. When applied topically or taken orally, it: Penetrates cell membranes instantly, carrying healing compounds (like curcumin, herbs, or peptides) directly into cells. Breaks the blood-brain barrier, delivering nutrients and detox agents (like glutathione) to the brain. Resets cellular voltage by restoring the body’s bioelectric signaling (as proven by Dr. Robert Becker in The Body Electric). Case Study: A 2014 study in Cancer Letters found that DMSO combined with hematoxylin (a plant dye) induced complete remission in cervical cancer patients by forcing apoptosis (cancer cell suicide). Yet this research was buried because it threatened the chemo-radiation industrial complex that profits from ongoing cancer. 2. Pain Relief Without Opioids DMSO is a potent anti-inflammatory that works by: Annihilating Free Radicals & Oxidative Stress (The Root of Chronic Pain) Unlike Big Pharma’s chemical band-aids (NSAIDs, steroids), DMSO is a potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals, reducing the oxidative stress driving inflammation, arthritis, and even neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Dissolving Calcified Scar Tissue—Reversing Stiff, Painful Joints Naturally Stiff shoulders, frozen joints, and arthritic pain are often caused by calcification—an accumulation of hardened scar tissue. DMSO dissolves these deposits, restoring flexibility and function without surgery. Blocks Substance P—Shuts Off Pain Like a Switch Substance P is the neurotransmitter that screams “PAIN!” to your brain. DMSO shuts it down, offering near-instant relief for sports injuries, nerve pain, and arthritis—without addiction or side effects. Veterinarians and sports doctors have secretly used DMSO for decades to treat racehorses, athletes, and chronic pain patients—all without side effects. Yet the FDA restricts its use in humans, despite allowing toxic opioids to flood the market, generating billions in profits for Big Pharma. 3. Nerve Regeneration and Organ Repair The most stunning application of DMSO is its ability to reactivate the body’s regenerative potential. Just as lizards regrow severed tails and human livers regenerate, DMSO stimulates stem cells and neuroplasticity by: Delivering topical peptides (like BPC-157 or thymosin beta-4) to damaged nerves. Triggering photonic signaling (light-based cellular communication) to rebuild tissues. Combining with essential oils such as Helichrysum—another powerful regenerative compound documented to heal severe nerve damage (I used this combo to regrow my own index finger after it was nearly severed in a ranching accident). DMSO—The Cancer Tumor Dissolver & Immune System Warrior Big Pharma doesn’t want you to know: DMSO has been studied for decades as an anti-cancer agent due to its ability to: Penetrate tumors and enhance delivery of anti-cancer molecules such as hematoxylin (while reducing chemo’s brutal side effects). Starve cancer cells by disrupting their glucose metabolism and cutting them off from the body’s blood supply. Boost immune function, helping the body recognize and destroy malignant cells. Yet the FDA ignores the research while approving deadly chemo drugs that bankrupt patients and destroy their bodies. Why Are Vets & Coaches Using DMSO—But Your Doctor Isn’t? While the FDA censors DMSO for human use (despite approving it for bladder inflammation), insiders have relied on it for decades: Racehorse trainers use it to speed muscle recovery. Pro athletes treat injuries with topical DMSO to heal fractures, sprains, and tears in days, not months. Veterinarians apply it on animals because it works without poisoning the liver like NSAIDs. The medical-industrial complex would rather push dangerous opioids (which kill thousands) than allow access to a safe, natural, and dirt-cheap healing liquid like DMSO to be readily available to the public. GET DMSO HERE The great DMSO cover-up In the 1960s, DMSO was on track to become Big Pharma’s worst nightmare: A Journal of Oncology study proved it shrank tumors. Dr. Stanley Jacob (U. of Oregon) used it to treat spinal cord injuries. NFL teams and Olympians used it for rapid recovery from injuries. Then the FDA launched a smear campaign, claiming (falsely) that DMSO caused eye damage in rabbits (later debunked). The real reason for this attack? DMSO outperformed chemo, painkillers, and steroids at a fraction of the cost. Today, Big Pharma still suppresses DMSO by: Blocking clinical trials for cancer and Alzheimer’s applications. Making sure doctors don’t know anything about DMSO, so they can’t tell patients about its miraculous properties. Pushing synthetic alternatives with deadly side effects that addict patients on high-profit opioids. The truth, in summary: DMSO is non-toxic, non-addictive, and effective for: Spinal cord injuries (studies show it reduces swelling and nerve damage). Stroke and brain trauma (by reducing oxidative damage). Burns, ulcers, and skin lesions (speeding healing by 300%). Many cancers such as cervical cancer where it provides a permanent cure, not just “remission.” Yet the FDA protects the opioid racket—while attacking natural medicine… all in order to protect the profits of Big Pharma. Get DMSO on Amazon here: How to use DMSO safely Do your own research. This is not medical advice. But use these ideas as starters for your ongoing research and your conversations with your naturopathic physician: 1. For Cancer and Tumors Mix DMSO + hematoxylin dye (or consider researching phycocyanins from spirulina) and apply topically to penetrate the tissue and kill cancer cells. Also read this MidwesternDoctor.com story about DMSO. Learn about fenbendazole (a potent anti-parasitic with anti-cancer properties) and ivermectin (studied for tumor suppression) as complementary therapies. 2. For Tissue Regeneration and Nerve Repair Research DMSO + Helichrysum oil (applied to injured area) for tissue regeneration. Research DMSO + BPC-157 peptide (a healing peptide that repairs tendons and nerves). 3. For Chronic Pain/Arthritis Research DMSO / aloe solutions at 70% / 30% for use on joints. Consider adding a very tiny amount of magnesium oil (just a drop or two) or MSM flakes for enhanced absorption and to drive MSM into your tissues and joints. WARNINGS: Avoid scented DMSO products (fragrance chemicals = cancer risk). Most DMSO product combinations sold online are filled with fragrance chemicals which can actually promote cancer. Don’t apply DMSO on your skin if you already have fragrance products, lotions, laundry detergents or other toxic chemical products on your skin. The DMSO will drive the toxins into your tissues. Always test for allergies or skin reactions first (apply to a small patch of your skin). Check with your naturopathic physician for guidance. The future of healing is here The human body already knows how to heal itself—it just needs the right signals (light, electricity, and natural compounds like DMSO). While Big Pharma pushes toxic drugs and depopulation jabs, the real cures are hiding in plain sight. Did you know that: Pig bladder stem cells can regrow human teeth. Fenbenazole, ivermectin and DMSO are crushing cancers worldwide. Phycocyanin from spirulina destroys pancreatic cancer tumors (micro-injection research in Japan). Infrared light + peptides assist with longevity and so-called “anti-aging.” Next Steps: Find a trusted source of DMSO. We cannot sell it for regulatory reasons. Currently we cannot recommend a DMSO brand, but we will be evaluating different DMSO brands and making recommendations based on what we find. Join the Free Speech Health Movement at Brighteon.com and Brighteon.social. The War on Natural Healing ends when we fight back with truth. God’s pharmacy wins. (Yes, DMSO comes from nature.) P.S. Enoch, our AI knowledge engine, will soon be free to the public at Brighteon.AI—with uncensored research on DMSO, peptides, and banned cancer cures. Stay tuned! Sources: The Body Electric (Dr. Robert Becker) DMSO: Nature’s Healer (Dr. Morton Walker) Cancer Letters (2014 DMSO-hematoxylin study) MidwesternDoctor.com Enoch AI Database (uncensored medical archives) Get DMSO on Amazon here: ### Follow my podcasts, interviews, articles and social media posts on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HealthRanger Brighteon.social: Brighteon.social/@HealthRanger Brighteon.io: Brighteon.io/healthranger Telegram: t.me/RealHealthRanger Brighteon.com: Brighteon.com/channels/HRreport Rumble: Rumble.com/c/HealthRangerReport Substack: HealthRanger.substack.com Banned.video: Banned.video/channel/mike-adams Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@healthranger Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/healthranger Gettr: GETTR.com/user/healthranger BitChute: Bitchute.com/channel/9EB8glubb0Ns/ Clouthub: app.clouthub.com/#/users/u/naturalnews/posts My music with MP3 downloads and music videos: music.Brighteon.com Join the free NaturalNews.com email newsletter to stay alerted about breaking news each day. Download my current audio books — including Ghost World, Survival Nutrition, The Global Reset Survival Guide and The Contagious Mind — at: https://Audiobooks.NaturalNews.com/ Download my popular audio book, “Resilient Prepping” at ResilientPrepping.com – it teaches you how to survive the total collapse of civilization and the loss of both the power grid and combustion engines. RELATED REPORT: Dr. McCullough Reveals the Cancer-Fighting Drug Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You to Know About Dr. McCullough Reveals the Cancer-Fighting Drug Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You to Know About The COVID-19 pandemic, and the ensuing response by the medical establishment, was an eye-opening experience for tens of millions of Americans. We watched as the medical establishment put the biopharmaceutical complex’s bottom line above the health and well-being of the American people. Sadly, greed in medicine isn’t new and it isn’t restricted just to pandemic responses. Indeed, greed is often the primary motivation for much of our medical establishment’s response to almost every single healthcare challenge we face. This is certainly the case when it comes to the fight against cancer: A recent study in the journal Cancer takes a closer look at the impact of cancer drug prices on pharma revenues. Dr. Daniel Meyers at the University of Calgary and colleagues looked at the total revenue generated by ten large pharmaceutical companies from 2010 to 2019, and compared the revenue from cancer and non-cancer drugs. They found that sales from cancer drugs are becoming an increasingly important part of pharmaceutical companies’ revenue. While the annual revenue generated by cancer drugs increased by 70% from 2010 to 2019, the revenue from non-cancer drugs decreased by 18%. In 2010, 14% of total revenue from these ten companies was from cancer drugs; in 2019, cancer drugs made up one quarter of revenue. Even worse, there is little correlation between the amount of money charged for these drugs and treatments and health outcomes: If we were getting vastly improved clinical outcomes for these expensive drugs, they might be worth the price. But in the US, the cost of cancer drugs is not correlated with clinical benefit, according to a study in The Lancet Oncology. And once the price of a drug goes above $100,000, it doesn’t matter how good the drug is — when people can’t afford it, they won’t take it. It should come as no surprise then, that big pharma and the medical establishment have absolutely no interest in pursuing low-cost treatments. Fortunately, medical professionals like Dr. Peter McCullough are committed to delivering healthcare solutions that are safe, effective AND affordable. This is exactly why Dr. McCullough and his team are digging in to the potential for ivermectin in combatting cancers. According to a new study, the early returns are promising. According to the McCullough Foundation: The study titled “A Review of Ivermectin Use in Cancer Patients: Is it Time to Repurpose the Ivermectin in Cancer Treatment?” was just published in the journal Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica – Drug Research… Based on the most comprehensive systematic review of ivermectin use in cancer patients to date, ivermectin appears to be safe—even in individuals undergoing active chemotherapy. Its broad range of anticancer mechanisms demonstrated in preclinical models, combined with anecdotal reports of cancer-related improvements, support its candidacy for repurposing as an oncologic therapy. Well-designed, large-scale clinical trials should be launched as soon as possible to properly assess ivermectin’s potential against cancer. Indeed, ivermectin in concert with mebendazole has shown even more promise in treating a wide variety of cancers. 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President Trump announced on Tuesday that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran and continue the military blockade. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” he continued. STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP: pic.twitter.com/ATdRyY1qqK — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 21, 2026 CNBC shared further: Trump’s announcement came after reports that an expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks with Iranian officials had been put on hold, and after the Iranian state news outlet Tasnim reported that negotiators from Tehran had informed their U.S. counterparts through an intermediary in Pakistan that they would not appear for further talks. “Iran ultimately announced today that under these circumstances, attending the negotiations is a waste of time because the US prevents reaching any suitable agreement,” Tasnim reported. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump, during an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” said, “I don’t want to do that,” after being asked if he would extend the ceasefire to allow for peace talks to reach a deal. Iran has yet to issue a public statement on Trump’s extension of the ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that blockading Iran’s ports is a “violation of the ceasefire.” “Striking a commercial vessel and taking its crew hostage is an even greater violation. Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to resist bullying,” Araghchi said. Blockading Iranian ports is an act of war and thus a violation of the ceasefire. Striking a commercial vessel and taking its crew hostage is an even greater violation. Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to resist bullying. — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 21, 2026 CBS News has more: Iran’s mission to the U.N. said Tuesday it had sent a letter to the U.N. Security Council and the U.N. secretary-general demanding “a firm and unequivocal condemnation” of the U.S.’ seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship, “full accountability for those responsible, and the immediate and unconditional release of the vessel, its crew, and all those affected.” President Trump announced Sunday that U.S. forces fired on and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo vessel Touska because it tried to bypass the U.S.’ blockade of Iranian ports. Iran’s mission to the U.N. said the seizure “constitutes a grave breach of international law, a clear violation of the ceasefire, and an act of aggression marked by the hallmarks of piracy. Such reckless conduct directly endangers international navigation and undermines maritime safety and security.”

The United Kingdom has advanced legislation that would prohibit anyone born after 2008 from buying tobacco. The draft law, which aims to create a “smoke-free generation,” has cleared both houses of parliament. “Only the king’s signature remains for it to become law,” DW stated. Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed https://t.co/12Da2ZVzJZ — BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) April 21, 2026 BBC explained further: When it gets royal assent, ministers will also have new powers to regulate tobacco, vaping and nicotine products, including their flavours and packaging. It is part of a series of measures aimed at tackling the health effects of smoking, one of the UK’s leading causes of preventable death, disability and ill health. Vaping will be banned in cars carrying children, in playgrounds and outside schools and at hospitals, expanding smoke-free laws. Vaping would still be allowed outside hospitals in a bid to support those trying to quit. Outdoor hospitality venues like pub gardens and wider open spaces such as beaches and private outdoor spaces are not included in the plans. People will also be able to continue smoking and vaping in their homes. Only one other country, the Maldives, currently has a similar measure to create a “smoke-free generation.” New Zealand was the first country to implement such a measure, DW noted. However, it was quickly overturned after a change in government. “Prevention is better than cure – this reform will save lives, ease pressure on the NHS, and build a healthier Britain,” Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting said, according to BBC. The UK will ban anyone 17 and under from ever buying cigarettes after the Tobacco and Vapes Bill cleared Parliament. Anyone born after January 1, 2009 will never be able to legally purchase tobacco, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. (https://t.co/qMA1j2LUrV) pic.twitter.com/s4BMDfbyFu — Pop Base (@PopBase) April 21, 2026 DW has more: Monday’s session in the House of Lords provided the final green light to a series of minor technical changes, designed to remove errors and flaws identified within the bill, in order to finalize a bill that had already cleared all three readings in both the upper and lower houses of parliament. As a result, even the opposition lawmakers who had opposed the idea did not resist the passage of the six amendments. Baroness Gillian Merron, of the ruling Labour Party and part of the Department of Health and Social Care, spoke in favor of the law changes at “the end of the Bill’s journey through our Parliament.” “It is a landmark Bill, my lords, it will create a smoke-free generation. It is, in fact, the biggest public health intervention in a generation and I can assure all noble Lords that it will save lives. I commend it to the House,” Merron said. Michael Morris, or Baron Naseby, a Conservative member of the Lords, reiterated some of his objections to the plans, including to planned standard fines of 200 pounds (roughly €230 or $270) for retailers found to have breached age restrictions or sold to proxy buyers. “It does upset a great many people in that industry, that the government has not listened to the strong representations from the retailers, and particularly those who have knowledge of this partiuclar industry,” Baron Naseby said. He said he believed a time would come when those “who believe that this idea in its whole is totally out of date in relation to what is happening in the world” would come to be vindicated, saying: “What we really need is a proper understanding of how we educate people not to take up smoking.” Royal assent, King Charles III’s signature and the last stage in the process making it law, is a formality in almost any circumstance in the UK; the Bill has already featured in one of the so-called “King’s speeches” at the opening of parliament setting out some of the government’s legislative priorities. Watch more below:

Two U.S. government officials killed in a vehicle crash after returning from a raid on a drug lab in northern Mexico were Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employees, the Associated Press reports. “Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters Tuesday that federal prosecutors are investigating potential violations of national security,” CBS News stated. Two Mexican officers also died in the crash. According to the Associated Press, Mexican authorities said the crash occurred while returning from an operation to destroy drug labs operated by cartels. More below: JUST IN: Bombshell reporting claims 2 U.S. officials that were killed in Mexico were in fact CIA operatives investigating a chemical drug lab run by Mexican cartels. | @GillianHTurner @AmericaRpts pic.twitter.com/hjBb2UKdYi — Fox News (@FoxNews) April 21, 2026 More from the Associated Press: There have been discrepancies in the public accounts of what happened from U.S. and Mexican officials, which experts say underscores heightened American involvement in security operations in Mexico and across the region. The CIA’s involvement was confirmed Tuesday by the three with knowledge of the crash, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters. That the U.S. officials worked for the CIA was reported earlier by The Washington Post. It comes after days of contradictions from Mexican and U.S. authorities about the role that American officials played in an operation to bust a narco-laboratory in northern Chihuahua state. The lack of clarity from authorities reignited a debate over the extent of U.S. involvement in Mexico’s security operations as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum faces extreme pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to crack down on cartels. Trump has taken a more aggressive stance toward Latin America than any leader in recent U.S. history, capturing Venezuela’s president, blockading oil shipments to Cuba and launching joint military operations in Ecuador, a country also marked by criminal violence. Trump has repeatedly offered to take action on Mexican cartels, an intervention that Sheinbaum has said was “unnecessary.” The CIA officers were initially identified as U.S. embassy personnel by U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ron Johnson, who is himself a former CIA employee. Sheinbaum said Mexico’s constitution establishes that state governments must have authorization from the federal government to collaborate with the United States and other foreign entities, CBS News noted. The U.S. Embassy declined to identify the individuals but said they were “supporting Chihuahua state authorities’ efforts to combat cartel operations.” Exclusive: Two U.S. embassy officials who died in a car accident in Mexico as they returned from the scene of a counternarcotic operation worked for the CIA, according to two people familiar with the matter.https://t.co/bh48UhwUD4 — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 21, 2026 CBS News shared further: Jáuregui said that the operation came following months of investigation by state prosecutors and Mexico’s federal military, indicating there was at least some level of involvement in the operation from Sheinbaum’s security forces. Hours later, the Mexican Security Cabinet confirmed that the army and state prosecutor’s office carried out a joint operation over the weekend in Chihuahua dismantling drug labs in the same location, Morelos. After locating the labs using drones, officials found tons of material to manufacture drugs but no people, who were likely alerted beforehand and fled, the prosecutor added. The local official later backtracked and clarified to press that there “were no U.S. agents in the operation to secure the narco-lab,” and said the embassy officials joined the group after the operation and were several hours away from where the action took place. Jáuregui called the labs “one of the largest sites found in the country where chemical drugs were produced.” Sheinbaum said her government would provide more information when it has more details, but insisted Monday that “there are no joint operations on land or in the air” in Mexico. She said there is only sharing of information between her government and the U.S., carried out within a “well-established” legal framework. While U.S. officials’ training of Mexican security forces is common, their presence on Mexican territory has been the subject of ongoing debate, which has intensified after Mr. Trump’s military actions in Venezuela and Iran.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has resigned from Congress amid allegations that she stole federal relief funds and used some of the money for her election campaign. The Florida Democrat faced an expulsion vote after a House Ethics panel found her guilty of 25 ethics violations related to the allegations. Democrat Representative Found GUILTY On 25 House Ethic Violations, Expulsion May Soon Be Next Cherfilus-McCormick also faces federal charges stemming from the allegations. BREAKING: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns before an ethics panel meeting to weigh punishment for alleged misconduct. https://t.co/YRtfsh2YOx — CBS News (@CBSNews) April 21, 2026 NBC News shared further: Tuesday’s stunning development marked the third resignation in the past week. Two other House lawmakers — Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas — resigned ahead of potential votes to expel them from Congress over allegations of sexual misconduct. Expulsion requires a two-thirds vote of the chamber, meaning it would have taken roughly 70 Democrats to remove her — a high bar. But Democrats were under enormous pressure to oust her as Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and his team try to paint President Donald Trump and the GOP as the party of corruption in a critical midterm election year. Cherfilus-McCormick's decision to resign now means her fellow Democrats won't have to take a tough vote on removing her from office. As he opened an Ethics Committee hearing focused on Cherfilus-McCormick, Chairman Michael Guest, R-Miss., said Tuesday afternoon the congresswoman's resignation means his panel has "now lost jurisdiction on this matter." But he defended the committee's two and a half years of work. “I will tell you that the committee has worked diligently to investigate this matter, that this was not a rush to judgment, as some would claim," Guest said, "that this was a very deliberate process to gather information into allegations that were extremely serious and extremely complicated.” "I will not stand by and pretend that this has been anything other than a witch hunt. I simply cannot stand by and allow my due process rights to be trampled on, and my good name to be tarnished," Cherfilus-McCormick said in a statement. "Rather than play these political games, I choose to step away so that I can devote my time to fighting for my neighbors in Florida's 20th district. I hereby resign from the 119th Congress, effective immediately," she added. pic.twitter.com/u1lLBxfrI6 — Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (@CongresswomanSC) April 21, 2026 The Hill noted: The spotlight on Cherfilus-McCormick had only intensified in the days after Gonzales and Swalwell stepped down. And Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) had been prepared to call up an expulsion motion against his Florida colleague, which several House Democrats said they were ready to back. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said earlier this week that he believed the House would come to a consensus to expel her, calling the evidence found by the Ethics Committee “alarming.”