Ethics Committee expands inquiry into Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

The U.S. House Ethics Committee said Tuesday it is expanding its investigation into U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who represents parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties.

It’s unknown just what the committee is looking at. The announcement suggested it could involve a range of questions involving official business or the Democratic lawmaker’s reelection campaign.

The joint statement from U.S. Rep. Michael Guest, a Mississippi Republican and committee chair, and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania...