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#TheApocalypseSquad #RashidaTlaib https://thehill.com/homenews/house/470602-ethics-panel-extends-probe-into-tlaib-says-she-likely-misused-campaign-funds The House Ethics Committee on Thursday released a report recommending further investigation of Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), citing "substantial reason to believe" that she misused campaign funds. The report focuses on payments received by Tlaib from her campaign after the Nov. 6, 2018, election, but before she assumed her House seat. According to the report, Tlaib received $2,000 on Nov. 16 and $15,500 on Dec. 1. The congresswoman received additional payments totaling $28,000 prior to the election, according to the report. Under federal campaign finance guidelines, candidates are generally allowed to receive payments from their campaigns, but the payments must be for work performed prior to the election, not after. The Ethics Committee has five Democrats and five Republicans and is chaired by Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.).

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