Two Florida lawmakers could become the seventh and eighth members to ever be expelled from Congress. Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty by the Ethics Committee on a litany of charges, most notably for funneling $5 million in COVID relief funds to her congressional campaign. She has denied wrongdoing. There is substantial evidence that she stole $5 million. Mills faces allegations including financial misconduct, campaign finance violations, and sexual misconduct, all of which he denies. Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) resigned last week ahead of imminent expulsion votes over alleged sexual misconduct. Both denied the allegations. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) signaled support last week for Greg Steube’s (R-Fla.) plan to introduce a resolution Tuesday to expel Cherfilus-McCormick—after the House Ethics Committee makes its disciplinary recommendations. Johnson declined to answer last week when pressed on whether Mills — still under investigation by the Ethics Committee — should go too. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution Monday evening to expel Mills at the same time as Cherfilus-McCormick. She dislikes Mills. They argue publicly. However, it could be months until the Ethics Committee releases findings on Mills. I’m glad they are at least looking for evidence. Hakeem Jeffries signaled he is not prepared to support a retaliatory expulsion measure against Mills before he receives full due process, telling reporters he is “waiting for the Ethics Committee to report out what’s going on in terms of the investigation.” Clean house, but make sure they warrant it. I’d like to see the Democrats rooting for Iran expelled. The post Two Florida Lawmakers Face Expulsion from Congress appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

As midterm elections approach in November 2026, when the GOP is expected to face hurdles with maintaining control of the House of Representatives, Virginia is witnessing one of the most cynical political battles of the year. At stake is a special statewide referendum scheduled for today, April 21, campaigned by Democrats as a “restoration of fairness.” In reality, it’s a continuation of efforts to redraw district boundaries to their advantage, aiming to shift Virginia’s current 6-5 Democratic advantage into a 10-1 landslide. According to conservative analysts at Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, if the referendum succeeds, Democrats could gain up to four additional seats in Congress – exactly the kind of gains needed to wrest control of the House from Republicans. Democrats, who hold both the Virginia General Assembly and the governor’s office (Abigail Spanberger), pushed through a constitutional amendment that temporarily – until 2030 – restores the power to redraw districts back to legislative lawmakers. The new map, already approved by Democrats, artificially concentrates GOP supporters into one “super district,” while granting Democrats a sustainable or near-equal edge in the remaining ten. Republicans, including former Governor Glenn Youngkin, have denounced the plan as “outright gerrymandering” and “theft of voters’ will.” As the pundits noted, this is a direct challenge to Virginia’s constitutional principles and the very idea of fair representation. Shadow Financing and “Honest” Labels: How Democrats Hide Their Move The referendum fight has become a pricey battle fueled by “dark money.” The group “Virginians for Fair Elections,” actively promoting the amendment, has poured nearly $65 million into the campaign. Sources cited by Fox News indicate contributions from entities linked to Nancy Pelosi, George Soros, and the national Democratic Party. Their opponents, “Virginians for Fair Maps,” raised about $33 million with backing from Youngkin and Republican mega-donor Peter Thiel. The near-identical names aren’t a coincidence: this is a deliberate tactics to confuse moderates, who traditionally support “fairness” in elections. Conservative outlets like National Review and Fox News emphasize the hypocrisy. Just a few years ago, Barack Obama and Abigail Spanberger openly condemned gerrymandering as a “threat to democracy.” Now, Obama has recorded videos endorsing the referendum, while Spanberger calls it “leveling the playing field”, a response to Republican redistricting in Texas and other states. Republicans point out: Democrats themselves have long practiced the most aggressive forms of partisan redistricting in Illinois, New York, and Maryland. “This isn’t about fairness,” declared a Virginia Republican congressman on Fox News. “This is about power at any cost.” New Polls: Americans Are Tired of Gerrymandering, but Democrats Are Betting Everything New polling paints a worrying picture for Democrats. A Washington Post/Schar School survey of Virginia voters (April 2026) showed only a slight edge in favor – 52% “for” versus 47% “against.” But Republicans and GOP-leaning independents showed much higher turnout intentions: 85% of Republicans say they’ll vote, compared to 77% of Democrats. More importantly: 57% of registered voters believe districts should reflect the actual political makeup of Virginia, not be “balanced” against other states. A staggering 48% directly labeled the 10-1 map as “unfair.” Nationally, the backlash is even sharper. A YouGov poll (August 2025, still relevant in 2026) found that 76% of Americans see gerrymandering as a “serious problem” and “unfair,” and 69% believe it should be banned by law. Common Cause underscores: 64% of Republicans and independents oppose mid-cycle (mid-decade) redistricting. These numbers explain Democrats’ desperate strategy. Despite holding a national “generic ballot” lead (averaging +5 to +6 points, per RealClearPolitics, Nate Silver, and Morning Consult as of April 2026), they recognize: without artificially inflating their margins in key battlegrounds like Virginia, holding the House is nearly impossible. Republicans counter that their redraws in “red” states were a response to years of Democratic manipulation and occurred within a normal 10-year census cycle. Weaponization of Local Referendums: The New Reality of American Politics Virginia represents a broader trend. Local referendums and judicial challenges have now become the primary tools for bypassing legislative processes and voter will. Campaign spending in the state alone has approached $100 million. For Democrats, this is an opportunity to offset Republican gains elsewhere, like in Texas. For Republicans, it’s a chance to defend the principle of “one person, one vote” and prevent Virginia from becoming a one-party state. Pundits warn: if the amendment passes, it would signal Democrats’ willingness to disregard their own 2020 reforms for short-term gains. Republicans, backed by Youngkin, Thiel, and five Virginia congressional representatives, are urging voters to say “no” for blue-backed unfair maps, for an biased commission, and for absent accountability. On April 21, Virginia won’t just vote on district lines. It will decide whether American democracy remains competitive or has become a tool of a single party. Republicans are confident: Americans, weary of partisan gamesmanship, will choose honesty. The outcome of this referendum will be decisive in determining who controls Congress after November 2026. ~~~ Mike Robertson is a U.S. domestic and foreign policy analyst and commentator, with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience in some of the toughest neighborhoods. You may follow him on X at @Mike_for_MAGA and Reddit. The post Virginia Decides the House’s Fate: How Democrats Are Stealing an Edge on April 21 Referendum appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Rep. Ilhan Omar has the world’s worst accountant, bar none! He made a $30 million error, which is getting the poor, dear immigrant woman in trouble. She and her third husband, Tim Mynett, a venture capitalist and winery owner, reported assets of $6 million to $30 million. It showed incredible wealth growth in record time, which drew the attention of the federal government. It was especially concerning, since her district in Little Mogadishu is renowned for fleecing American taxpayers. Is anyone asking who her accountant is so we can protect others from their incompetence? Should I mention her first husband was allegedly her brother? The Story Ilhan didn’t have $30 million after all. It was an accounting error. She has only $18,000 to $95,000 after earning over $170,000 since 2018, when she became a congresswoman. Whatever does she do with her money? Obviously, she doesn’t spend it on good accountants. “As the busiest of people, it is very common for members and their spouses to rely on learned professionals like accountants to make calculations and determinations that appear on public filings,” her attorney explained. “While the error is, of course, unfortunate, there is nothing untoward and nothing illegal has occurred.” Yes, of course, she relied on an accountant who accidentally recorded and filed her worth at $6 to $30 million when, in fact, the poor thing was near poverty level. And naturally, nothing untoward occurred. Didn’t she look at it before she signed off? Oh, wait, it wasn’t one learned accountant; it was accountants, plural. Fox News writes: ‘Omar’s attorney said in a letter to the watchdog that the inaccurate filing was unintentional and stemmed from reliance on accountants.” And then she signed it because she had to for tax purposes, and accidentally thought she was a multimillionaire. Fox News has her filing here if you’re interested. One thing that struck me is how she can make $3,000 from a winery when she is a devoted Muslim who wears a headscarf. The mysteries continue, but I believe every word out of her mouth because I’m no racist. She co-owns the winery, eStCru LLC, with her husband, and it appears to have no active operations. In 2024, the couple claimed to have made $5 million, even though they might have sold no wine. It’s probably those learned accountants again. Although investors are accusing them of fraud. They allegedly settled at least one case. Factually concludes on the winery issue: The most accurate, evidence-based conclusion from the reporting is this: Ilhan Omar does not personally run a bustling vineyard, but her financial disclosure ties her household to an entity described as a California winery that, according to multiple reporters and investor complaints, showed little operational substance, tiny balances, and regulatory or registration turbulence—enough to justify the “phantom winery” label in political discourse, but not enough in the public record to state definitively that the winery produced no wine ever. A phantom winery, an alleged husband-brother, and she mistakenly thought she was a multimillionaire. Believe the woman. LMAO! Kayleigh McEnany just hammered Ilan Omar with the savage line on Fox: “Have you EVER accidentally thought you were a MULTIMILLIONAIRE?” Squad member Ilhan Omar got caught inflating her net worth all the way up to $30 MILLION on financial disclosures… only to slash… pic.twitter.com/0OL9lJJ7ms — Gunther Eagleman (@GuntherEagleman) April 18, 2026 Her district includes scandals such as $700 million smuggled through a Minneapolis airport five miles from her office, according to Rob Finnerty on Newsmax. The poor dear was blindsided by that, too. She is very concerned about it. Ilhan knew nothing about it. Wouldn’t it be something if she did have $30 million and it went out of the same airport? Imagine thinking you are rich, only to find out you have almost nothing? Currently, she is under investigation by the House. Reportedly, she is also under investigation by the FBI. Uh oh! It’s probably all an honest mistake. Newsmax’s Rob Finnerty just ripped the mask off Ilhan Omar’s latest $30 MILLION “accounting error” in an EPIC three-minute monologue. “We are NOT going to stop covering this story — The New York Times can play patty cake with Ilhan Omar all they want.” He ended with two of the… pic.twitter.com/7zP9QkUTwN — Overton (@overton_news) April 21, 2026 The post Ilhan Hired the World’s Worst Accountants & Thought She Was Rich appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Remember the cargo ship that the U.S. seized? The U.S. blew a hole in its engine room as it tried to pass through the naval blockade. The ship, identified as the MV Touska and sanctioned by the U.S. and the EU, was carrying chemicals used in the manufacturing of ballistic missiles. It had just come from a Chinese chemical-storage port in Zhuhai before heading toward Iran. China said they weren’t sending weaponry or aiding Iran. They are dual-use materials from China, suitable for the manufacture of ballistic missiles. Watch: https://www.independentsentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jesse-watters-on-the-touska-incident.mp4 This is how it went down: The post Now We Know What the Touska Had on Board, Makes China Look Bad appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Chris Murphy is actively rooting for Iran. This should come as no surprise to those who are aware of his history. He has coddled Iran over the years. He has far-left leanings on all issues. Democrats are openly cheering for the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. pic.twitter.com/Mk787lUOpa — Ryan Saavedra (@RyanSaavedra) April 21, 2026 Chris Murphy could be a national security risk. He has employed members of the Communist Party while serving on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. His aide, Maxwell Goldman, was a member of the Communist Party. Goldman began as a field organizer for Murphy’s campaign in April 2012 and remained employed until at least September 2016, when he worked as a senior outreach assistant at the senator’s Hartford, Connecticut, office. Communist Party USA has close ties to the Communist parties of the Russian Federation, China, Cuba, Vietnam, Iraq, and Iran. In 2020, Senator Chris Murphy (D., Conn.) admitted that he secretly met with Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif at an international security conference. He has long cozied up to Iranian leadership. Murphy met with Zarif after criticizing the Trump administration’s Middle East policy in a speech to the Munich Security Conference. Murphy remained silent when reports of the meeting emerged. After being caught, he acknowledged that he had met with top Iranian regime officials in a Medium post published the following day. He claimed to have no delusions about Iran but said it’s dangerous not to talk to your enemies. It was completely inappropriate. He didn’t have the president’s permission and was setting up his own international policies as a Connecticut senator. From the Free Beacon: Murphy defended his meeting, which was first reported by the Federalist, saying, “If Trump isn’t going to talk to Iran, then someone should. And Congress is a co-equal branch of government, responsible along with the Executive for setting foreign policy.” That stance contrasts with Murphy’s rhetoric during the Obama administration, when 47 Republican senators sent a letter to the Iranian regime warning that the Senate had the power to reject any nuclear deal. At the time, Murphy said the letter was “undermining the authority of the president” and called on Republicans to respect “the difference between what the executive branch and what the legislative branch is supposed to be doing surrounding delicate negotiations.” ALERT @POTUS! Communist Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut is a National Security Threat, Murphy infiltrated the Senate Foreign Relations Committee while working with, fundraising for & receiving money from Muslim Brotherhood & Iranian Regime-linked groups!#FridayMotivation pic.twitter.com/WLK3QViTJA — Amy Mek (@AmyMek) September 14, 2018 The post Chris Murphy Actively Cheers for Iran appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.