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@Axios.com congressional reporter. All the news not fit to tweet
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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.
www.axios.com/2025/03/04/t...
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.
www.axios.com
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.)
February 3, 2026 at 7:12 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...
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.
www.axios.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:14 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...
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.
www.axios.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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...
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
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
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: 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...
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
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: 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...
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 28, 2026 at 10:09 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."
January 28, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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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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: 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...
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: 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...
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: 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."
January 27, 2026 at 6:06 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...
January 26, 2026 at 10:46 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...
January 26, 2026 at 9:30 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...
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.
www.axios.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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
GOP Rep. Kat Cammack's office says she "supports the constitutional rights to free speech and peaceful assembly" but argues that "what is unfolding in Minneapolis has moved beyond peaceful protest."

"Leaders at every level must lower the temperature, enforce the law, and protect public safety."
January 26, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Among the latest co-sponsors of articles of impeachment against Noem, I'm told: Andre Carson, Dwight Evans, Andrea Salinas, Bennie Thompson, Joe Courtney, Laura Gillen, Debbie Dingell, Lizzie Fletcher and Greg Meeks
MORE: Rep. Robin Kelly's office tells @axios.com her articles of impeachment against Noem are now up to 115 House Dem cosponsors — well over half the caucus — and they expect a surge in the coming days. www.axios.com/2026/01/25/d...
More and more Dems coming out for impeaching Noem.

Rep. Moskowitz said on a private call today that she should be impeached if she's not ousted.

Rep. Gillen, one of the 7 Dems who voted for DHS funding last week, says she should be impeached "immediately."

@axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/25/d...
January 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
MORE: Rep. Robin Kelly's office tells @axios.com her articles of impeachment against Noem are now up to 115 House Dem cosponsors — well over half the caucus — and they expect a surge in the coming days. www.axios.com/2026/01/25/d...
More and more Dems coming out for impeaching Noem.

Rep. Moskowitz said on a private call today that she should be impeached if she's not ousted.

Rep. Gillen, one of the 7 Dems who voted for DHS funding last week, says she should be impeached "immediately."

@axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/25/d...
Impeach Noem, fly to Minnesota: What House Democrats discussed on their private call
Calls for confrontation with ICE are growing.
www.axios.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:26 PM
More and more Dems coming out for impeaching Noem.

Rep. Moskowitz said on a private call today that she should be impeached if she's not ousted.

Rep. Gillen, one of the 7 Dems who voted for DHS funding last week, says she should be impeached "immediately."

@axios.com www.axios.com/2026/01/25/d...
Impeach Noem, fly to Minnesota: What House Democrats discussed on their private call
Calls for confrontation with ICE are growing.
www.axios.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Reposted by Andrew Solender
A declaration from a witness that was standing close to Alex Pretti when ICE agents shot him in Minneapolis yesterday was filed in court last night:

"I don't know why they shot him. He was only helping. I was five feet from him and they just shot him."
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Here's Dem Rep. Jared Golden on the Minneapolis shooting: “The incident in Minneapolis is tragic. This requires an investigation conducted by an independent agency. It is well past time to lower the temperature.”

He and Cuellar both voted for the DHS funding package this week.
Some Dems calling for immediate action after the Minneapolis shooting: Block DHS funds, impeach Noem, deploy Natl Guard.

But Rep. Henry Cuellar tells @axios.com: "This tragic event requires a thorough and independent investigation with full transparency." www.axios.com/2026/01/24/i...
Furious Democrats float national guard, government shutdown over latest Minneapolis shooting
"I am doing my best to respond to this without a string of expletives," said one House Democrat.
www.axios.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:44 PM
NEW: House Democrats are having an emergency virtual caucus meeting tomorrow at 11am ET on "the Trump Administration's Lawless Actions in Minnesota" w/ Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a "special guest," per an invite obtained by
@axios.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Some Dems calling for immediate action after the Minneapolis shooting: Block DHS funds, impeach Noem, deploy Natl Guard.

But Rep. Henry Cuellar tells @axios.com: "This tragic event requires a thorough and independent investigation with full transparency." www.axios.com/2026/01/24/i...
Furious Democrats float national guard, government shutdown over latest Minneapolis shooting
"I am doing my best to respond to this without a string of expletives," said one House Democrat.
www.axios.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Reposted by Andrew Solender
NEW: Some anti-abortion leaders are speaking out against Trump and JD Vance addressing today's March for Life in DC

"Why would we put a mic in their hand after they have just betrayed the pro-life movement?," Abby Johnson said

"It's problematic," Lila Rose said
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
One Year Into Trump’s Second Term, Some Anti-Abortion Leaders Say They Were ‘Betrayed’
Anti-abortion advocates worry that Trump’s lack of action on restricting abortion will dampen 2026 voter enthusiasm.
www.notus.org
January 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM