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Scoop: Some Democrats are plotting to disrupt Trump's speech to Congress
Lawmakers are discussing walkouts, props and color coordination among other forms of in-the-room demonstration.
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NEW: Dems discussing a wide range of tactics to protest Trump's address inside the chamber, sources tell
@axios.com
Some ideas floated:
- Walking out over certain lines
- Holding up constitutions, eggs/egg cartons, hand clappers, signs etc.
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Some ideas floated:
- Walking out over certain lines
- Holding up constitutions, eggs/egg cartons, hand clappers, signs etc.
www.axios.com/2025/03/04/t...
NEW: The left smells Dem establishment blood after NJ-11
Justice Dems: "This is a clear sign that the Democratic electorate is desperate to elect new leaders."
Khanna: "Shows that the progressive wing ... is ascendant."
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Justice Dems: "This is a clear sign that the Democratic electorate is desperate to elect new leaders."
Khanna: "Shows that the progressive wing ... is ascendant."
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The left smells blood after shock Democratic primary result
"I definitely think this points to progressive anti-establishment energy," one centrist Democrat acknowledged.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:12 PM
NEW: The left smells Dem establishment blood after NJ-11
Justice Dems: "This is a clear sign that the Democratic electorate is desperate to elect new leaders."
Khanna: "Shows that the progressive wing ... is ascendant."
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Justice Dems: "This is a clear sign that the Democratic electorate is desperate to elect new leaders."
Khanna: "Shows that the progressive wing ... is ascendant."
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Jeffries in a new video: “F*** Donald Trump”
February 6, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Jeffries in a new video: “F*** Donald Trump”
The other Dem yes votes:
DeLauro
Perez
Peters
Schrier
Scott (Ga.)
Sewell
Veasey
DeLauro
Perez
Peters
Schrier
Scott (Ga.)
Sewell
Veasey
February 3, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The other Dem yes votes:
DeLauro
Perez
Peters
Schrier
Scott (Ga.)
Sewell
Veasey
DeLauro
Perez
Peters
Schrier
Scott (Ga.)
Sewell
Veasey
Some of the 21 House Democrats who voted for the government funding bill (w/ the two-week DHS CR) just now:
Bishop
Case
Clyburn
Courtney
Cuellar
Davids (Kan.)
Davis (N.C.)
Foster
Golden
Gottheimer
Himes
Hoyer
Kaptur
Larsen (Wash.)
Bishop
Case
Clyburn
Courtney
Cuellar
Davids (Kan.)
Davis (N.C.)
Foster
Golden
Gottheimer
Himes
Hoyer
Kaptur
Larsen (Wash.)
February 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Some of the 21 House Democrats who voted for the government funding bill (w/ the two-week DHS CR) just now:
Bishop
Case
Clyburn
Courtney
Cuellar
Davids (Kan.)
Davis (N.C.)
Foster
Golden
Gottheimer
Himes
Hoyer
Kaptur
Larsen (Wash.)
Bishop
Case
Clyburn
Courtney
Cuellar
Davids (Kan.)
Davis (N.C.)
Foster
Golden
Gottheimer
Himes
Hoyer
Kaptur
Larsen (Wash.)
Dems know the base is going to be mad when they provide the votes to reopen the govt and pass the DHS CR. They’re okay with that.
“That’ll go away,” one Dem told @Axios.com
Says DeLauro, who is a yes: “Yeah, it's a leverage tool that people are giving up.”
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“That’ll go away,” one Dem told @Axios.com
Says DeLauro, who is a yes: “Yeah, it's a leverage tool that people are giving up.”
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Democrats shrug off grassroots demands to continue shutdown, block ICE funds
"Yeah, it's a leverage tool that people are giving up," one top Democrat told Axios.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Dems know the base is going to be mad when they provide the votes to reopen the govt and pass the DHS CR. They’re okay with that.
“That’ll go away,” one Dem told @Axios.com
Says DeLauro, who is a yes: “Yeah, it's a leverage tool that people are giving up.”
www.axios.com/2026/02/03/d...
“That’ll go away,” one Dem told @Axios.com
Says DeLauro, who is a yes: “Yeah, it's a leverage tool that people are giving up.”
www.axios.com/2026/02/03/d...
NEW: The House Dem votes aren't there to end the shutdown along bipartisan lines because of DHS funding.
Jeffries told Johnson as much today, per leadership sources.
"We want [Republicans] to carry the water," one House Dem told @axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/31/m...
Jeffries told Johnson as much today, per leadership sources.
"We want [Republicans] to carry the water," one House Dem told @axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/31/m...
Mike Johnson warned by Jeffries not to count on Democrats' votes to end shutdown
"We want Republicans to carry the water," one House Democrat told Axios.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:02 PM
NEW: The House Dem votes aren't there to end the shutdown along bipartisan lines because of DHS funding.
Jeffries told Johnson as much today, per leadership sources.
"We want [Republicans] to carry the water," one House Dem told @axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/31/m...
Jeffries told Johnson as much today, per leadership sources.
"We want [Republicans] to carry the water," one House Dem told @axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/31/m...
Reposted by Andrew Solender
NEW: Jeffries' office has advised House Democrats NOT to fly to Minnesota, per an email obtained by @axios.com
"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources."
Several Dem politicians have already made the trek. www.axios.com/2026/01/29/m...
"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources."
Several Dem politicians have already made the trek. www.axios.com/2026/01/29/m...
Scoop: House Democrats told by leadership not to go to Minnesota
"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources," a staffer warned.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:32 AM
NEW: Jeffries' office has advised House Democrats NOT to fly to Minnesota, per an email obtained by @axios.com
"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources."
Several Dem politicians have already made the trek. www.axios.com/2026/01/29/m...
"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources."
Several Dem politicians have already made the trek. www.axios.com/2026/01/29/m...
Reposted by Andrew Solender
NEW: Trump's immigration agenda is under scrutiny — and so is Stephen Miller
"I have no confidence in Mr. Miller," Sen. Thom Tillis said
Other Senate Republicans demurred when I asked them about him
Meanwhile, a WH official said Miller won't be fired
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"I have no confidence in Mr. Miller," Sen. Thom Tillis said
Other Senate Republicans demurred when I asked them about him
Meanwhile, a WH official said Miller won't be fired
www.notus.org/immigration/...
Republicans Aren’t Rushing to Defend Stephen Miller
One Republican senator said he has “no confidence” in Miller, while others demurred.
www.notus.org
January 29, 2026 at 1:10 AM
NEW: Trump's immigration agenda is under scrutiny — and so is Stephen Miller
"I have no confidence in Mr. Miller," Sen. Thom Tillis said
Other Senate Republicans demurred when I asked them about him
Meanwhile, a WH official said Miller won't be fired
www.notus.org/immigration/...
"I have no confidence in Mr. Miller," Sen. Thom Tillis said
Other Senate Republicans demurred when I asked them about him
Meanwhile, a WH official said Miller won't be fired
www.notus.org/immigration/...
NEW: Jeffries' office has advised House Democrats NOT to fly to Minnesota, per an email obtained by @axios.com
"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources."
Several Dem politicians have already made the trek. www.axios.com/2026/01/29/m...
"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources."
Several Dem politicians have already made the trek. www.axios.com/2026/01/29/m...
Scoop: House Democrats told by leadership not to go to Minnesota
"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources," a staffer warned.
www.axios.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:32 AM
NEW: Jeffries' office has advised House Democrats NOT to fly to Minnesota, per an email obtained by @axios.com
"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources."
Several Dem politicians have already made the trek. www.axios.com/2026/01/29/m...
"Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources."
Several Dem politicians have already made the trek. www.axios.com/2026/01/29/m...
Latest update, per Rep. Robin Kelly's office: Kristi Noem impeachment articles up to 175 House Dem cosponsors (over 80% of the 213-member caucus)
New signers: Pelosi, DeLauro, Stanton, Ivey, Morelle, Pallone, Khanna, Riley, Bera, Whitesides, Harder, Clyburn and Schrier
New signers: Pelosi, DeLauro, Stanton, Ivey, Morelle, Pallone, Khanna, Riley, Bera, Whitesides, Harder, Clyburn and Schrier
NEW: Kristi Noem impeachment at 162 House Dem backers, over 3/4 of the caucus.
New names: Vicente Gonzalez (!), Susie Lee, Bynum, Mrvan, Vindman, Hoyer, Pappas, Pressley, Wilson, Smith, Olszewski, Schultz, McClellan, Neal, Lofgren, Foster and Figures.
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New names: Vicente Gonzalez (!), Susie Lee, Bynum, Mrvan, Vindman, Hoyer, Pappas, Pressley, Wilson, Smith, Olszewski, Schultz, McClellan, Neal, Lofgren, Foster and Figures.
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Three quarters of House Democrats now back Kristi Noem's impeachment
The list of new co-sponsors includes some surprising names, such as Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Susie Lee.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Latest update, per Rep. Robin Kelly's office: Kristi Noem impeachment articles up to 175 House Dem cosponsors (over 80% of the 213-member caucus)
New signers: Pelosi, DeLauro, Stanton, Ivey, Morelle, Pallone, Khanna, Riley, Bera, Whitesides, Harder, Clyburn and Schrier
New signers: Pelosi, DeLauro, Stanton, Ivey, Morelle, Pallone, Khanna, Riley, Bera, Whitesides, Harder, Clyburn and Schrier
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association urges Congress not to shut the government down, says it would "unfairly burden" them.
"Federal law enforcement officers will always show up ... but it is fundamentally wrong to force them to protect this country without a paycheck."
"Federal law enforcement officers will always show up ... but it is fundamentally wrong to force them to protect this country without a paycheck."
January 28, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association urges Congress not to shut the government down, says it would "unfairly burden" them.
"Federal law enforcement officers will always show up ... but it is fundamentally wrong to force them to protect this country without a paycheck."
"Federal law enforcement officers will always show up ... but it is fundamentally wrong to force them to protect this country without a paycheck."
Reposted by Andrew Solender
NEW: Senate Republicans' trust in Kristi Noem is fading quickly
Some, like Murkowski and Tillis, want her removed as head of DHS
Others who previously supported Noem would not say if they still do so
"That’s the president’s judgement call," Thune said
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Some, like Murkowski and Tillis, want her removed as head of DHS
Others who previously supported Noem would not say if they still do so
"That’s the president’s judgement call," Thune said
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Senate Republicans’ Confidence in Kristi Noem Is Fading Quickly
“She should go,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:54 AM
NEW: Senate Republicans' trust in Kristi Noem is fading quickly
Some, like Murkowski and Tillis, want her removed as head of DHS
Others who previously supported Noem would not say if they still do so
"That’s the president’s judgement call," Thune said
www.notus.org/congress/sen...
Some, like Murkowski and Tillis, want her removed as head of DHS
Others who previously supported Noem would not say if they still do so
"That’s the president’s judgement call," Thune said
www.notus.org/congress/sen...
NEW: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also co-sponsoring the articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem, a spokesperson tells @axios.com
NEW: Kristi Noem impeachment at 162 House Dem backers, over 3/4 of the caucus.
New names: Vicente Gonzalez (!), Susie Lee, Bynum, Mrvan, Vindman, Hoyer, Pappas, Pressley, Wilson, Smith, Olszewski, Schultz, McClellan, Neal, Lofgren, Foster and Figures.
@axios.com
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New names: Vicente Gonzalez (!), Susie Lee, Bynum, Mrvan, Vindman, Hoyer, Pappas, Pressley, Wilson, Smith, Olszewski, Schultz, McClellan, Neal, Lofgren, Foster and Figures.
@axios.com
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Three quarters of House Democrats now back Kristi Noem's impeachment
The list of new co-sponsors includes some surprising names, such as Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Susie Lee.
www.axios.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:49 PM
NEW: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also co-sponsoring the articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem, a spokesperson tells @axios.com
NEW: Kristi Noem impeachment at 162 House Dem backers, over 3/4 of the caucus.
New names: Vicente Gonzalez (!), Susie Lee, Bynum, Mrvan, Vindman, Hoyer, Pappas, Pressley, Wilson, Smith, Olszewski, Schultz, McClellan, Neal, Lofgren, Foster and Figures.
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/k...
New names: Vicente Gonzalez (!), Susie Lee, Bynum, Mrvan, Vindman, Hoyer, Pappas, Pressley, Wilson, Smith, Olszewski, Schultz, McClellan, Neal, Lofgren, Foster and Figures.
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/k...
Three quarters of House Democrats now back Kristi Noem's impeachment
The list of new co-sponsors includes some surprising names, such as Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Susie Lee.
www.axios.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:18 PM
NEW: Kristi Noem impeachment at 162 House Dem backers, over 3/4 of the caucus.
New names: Vicente Gonzalez (!), Susie Lee, Bynum, Mrvan, Vindman, Hoyer, Pappas, Pressley, Wilson, Smith, Olszewski, Schultz, McClellan, Neal, Lofgren, Foster and Figures.
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/k...
New names: Vicente Gonzalez (!), Susie Lee, Bynum, Mrvan, Vindman, Hoyer, Pappas, Pressley, Wilson, Smith, Olszewski, Schultz, McClellan, Neal, Lofgren, Foster and Figures.
@axios.com
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MORE NEWS: House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin says he and his Dem counterparts on Oversight and Homeland will "launch a complete oversight and impeachment inquiry into all potential constitutional crimes committed by Secretary Noem" if the GOP doesn't.
January 27, 2026 at 6:51 PM
MORE NEWS: House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin says he and his Dem counterparts on Oversight and Homeland will "launch a complete oversight and impeachment inquiry into all potential constitutional crimes committed by Secretary Noem" if the GOP doesn't.
NEW: House Democratic Leaders Jeffries, Clark and Aguilar say in a joint statement, "Kristi Noem should be fired immediately, or we will commence impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives."
"We can do this the easy way or the hard way."
"We can do this the easy way or the hard way."
January 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
NEW: House Democratic Leaders Jeffries, Clark and Aguilar say in a joint statement, "Kristi Noem should be fired immediately, or we will commence impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives."
"We can do this the easy way or the hard way."
"We can do this the easy way or the hard way."
NEW: Rep. Henry Cuellar is standing by his vote on DHS funding, per talking points shared w/
@axios.com
Says it "did not add more money to ICE" and the "worst thing" would be to have a CR or govt shutdown.
"This bill is not perfect. But it is responsible." www.axios.com/2026/01/26/t...
@axios.com
Says it "did not add more money to ICE" and the "worst thing" would be to have a CR or govt shutdown.
"This bill is not perfect. But it is responsible." www.axios.com/2026/01/26/t...
January 26, 2026 at 10:46 PM
NEW: Rep. Henry Cuellar is standing by his vote on DHS funding, per talking points shared w/
@axios.com
Says it "did not add more money to ICE" and the "worst thing" would be to have a CR or govt shutdown.
"This bill is not perfect. But it is responsible." www.axios.com/2026/01/26/t...
@axios.com
Says it "did not add more money to ICE" and the "worst thing" would be to have a CR or govt shutdown.
"This bill is not perfect. But it is responsible." www.axios.com/2026/01/26/t...
Kristi Noem impeachment articles up to 145 Democratic co-sponsors now. New ones:
Pat Ryan (N.Y.)
Chrissy Houlahan (Pa.)
Hank Johnson (Ga.)
John Mannion (N.Y.)
Don Beyer (Va.)
More here: www.axios.com/2026/01/26/k...
Pat Ryan (N.Y.)
Chrissy Houlahan (Pa.)
Hank Johnson (Ga.)
John Mannion (N.Y.)
Don Beyer (Va.)
More here: www.axios.com/2026/01/26/k...
January 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Kristi Noem impeachment articles up to 145 Democratic co-sponsors now. New ones:
Pat Ryan (N.Y.)
Chrissy Houlahan (Pa.)
Hank Johnson (Ga.)
John Mannion (N.Y.)
Don Beyer (Va.)
More here: www.axios.com/2026/01/26/k...
Pat Ryan (N.Y.)
Chrissy Houlahan (Pa.)
Hank Johnson (Ga.)
John Mannion (N.Y.)
Don Beyer (Va.)
More here: www.axios.com/2026/01/26/k...
there is only one Peters in the House and you don't have to pay for this, it just asks for an email. thx for engaging
January 26, 2026 at 7:10 PM
there is only one Peters in the House and you don't have to pay for this, it just asks for an email. thx for engaging
I read it, it's not up to date
January 26, 2026 at 7:06 PM
I read it, it's not up to date
that's not the full list, there are 20 additional signers as of today
January 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM
that's not the full list, there are 20 additional signers as of today
New Noem impeachment co-sponsors today: AOC, Neguse, DelBene, Garcia, Scott (Va.), Horsford, Hayes, Landsman, Peters, Norton, Auchincloss, Latimer, Crow, Soto, Walkinshaw, Meng, Ruiz, Castor, Ross, Levin, Cisneros
It's at 140 — nearly 2/3 of the caucus @axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/26/k...
It's at 140 — nearly 2/3 of the caucus @axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/26/k...
House Democrats' support for impeaching Kristi Noem surges after Minnesota shooting
The latest batch includes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and several swing-district, moderate and leadership members.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:37 PM
New Noem impeachment co-sponsors today: AOC, Neguse, DelBene, Garcia, Scott (Va.), Horsford, Hayes, Landsman, Peters, Norton, Auchincloss, Latimer, Crow, Soto, Walkinshaw, Meng, Ruiz, Castor, Ross, Levin, Cisneros
It's at 140 — nearly 2/3 of the caucus @axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/26/k...
It's at 140 — nearly 2/3 of the caucus @axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/26/k...
an instructive example of just how much things shifted for congressional Republicans between the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti: Minnesota Rep. Michelle Fischbach's responses to each incident www.axios.com/2026/01/26/i...
January 26, 2026 at 3:01 AM
an instructive example of just how much things shifted for congressional Republicans between the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti: Minnesota Rep. Michelle Fischbach's responses to each incident www.axios.com/2026/01/26/i...