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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.
www.axios.com/2025/03/04/t...
@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...
And another: Rep. Sylvia Garcia.
“If I were a senator, I would be asking Senator Schumer to step down as minority leader. He's simply cannot meet this moment,” she says.
Full statement:
“If I were a senator, I would be asking Senator Schumer to step down as minority leader. He's simply cannot meet this moment,” she says.
Full statement:
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
And another: Rep. Sylvia Garcia.
“If I were a senator, I would be asking Senator Schumer to step down as minority leader. He's simply cannot meet this moment,” she says.
Full statement:
“If I were a senator, I would be asking Senator Schumer to step down as minority leader. He's simply cannot meet this moment,” she says.
Full statement:
Add a new name to the list of House Democrats calling for Schumer to resign: Rep. Veronica Escobar tells @axios.com he "should not" remain as leader.
She joins:
Glenn Ivey
Ro Khanna
Delia Ramirez
Seth Moulton
Shri Thanedar
Rashida Tlaib
Mike Levin www.axios.com/2025/11/10/s...
She joins:
Glenn Ivey
Ro Khanna
Delia Ramirez
Seth Moulton
Shri Thanedar
Rashida Tlaib
Mike Levin www.axios.com/2025/11/10/s...
Chuck Schumer faces mounting calls from Democrats to resign as Senate leader
A half dozen House Democrats called for the Senate leader to step aside this week.
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Add a new name to the list of House Democrats calling for Schumer to resign: Rep. Veronica Escobar tells @axios.com he "should not" remain as leader.
She joins:
Glenn Ivey
Ro Khanna
Delia Ramirez
Seth Moulton
Shri Thanedar
Rashida Tlaib
Mike Levin www.axios.com/2025/11/10/s...
She joins:
Glenn Ivey
Ro Khanna
Delia Ramirez
Seth Moulton
Shri Thanedar
Rashida Tlaib
Mike Levin www.axios.com/2025/11/10/s...
House Dems' caucus call today was full of anger, three sources tell @axios.com
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
"People are f**king pissed": Democrats' shutdown civil war spills out in private call
Nearly "everyone was strongly against" the deal, a House Democrat told Axios.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
House Dems' caucus call today was full of anger, three sources tell @axios.com
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Angus King III, son of Sen. Angus King who is running for Maine governor, signals support for the shutdown deal his father helped broker.
"A shutdown didn't fix any problem, it just made others worse," he says.
"A shutdown didn't fix any problem, it just made others worse," he says.
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Angus King III, son of Sen. Angus King who is running for Maine governor, signals support for the shutdown deal his father helped broker.
"A shutdown didn't fix any problem, it just made others worse," he says.
"A shutdown didn't fix any problem, it just made others worse," he says.
NEW: Democratic Rep. Jared Golden's office signals he is a yes on the Senate CR despite widespread opposition from his party.
His "position on using a government shutdown as a legislative strategy has been clear and has not changed," his spokesperson says.
His "position on using a government shutdown as a legislative strategy has been clear and has not changed," his spokesperson says.
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
NEW: Democratic Rep. Jared Golden's office signals he is a yes on the Senate CR despite widespread opposition from his party.
His "position on using a government shutdown as a legislative strategy has been clear and has not changed," his spokesperson says.
His "position on using a government shutdown as a legislative strategy has been clear and has not changed," his spokesperson says.
Jeffries, on a call with the House Democratic caucus, is urging members to keep the focus of the shutdown fight on health care, not "a few individuals in the Senate," per three lawmakers on the call.
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Jeffries, on a call with the House Democratic caucus, is urging members to keep the focus of the shutdown fight on health care, not "a few individuals in the Senate," per three lawmakers on the call.
Jeffries: "I'm not gonna explain what a handful of Senate Democrats have decided to do. That's their explanation to offer to the American people."
A good window into how Jeffries is framing this:
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
Jeffries, asked if he thinks Schumer is effective and should keep his job: "Yes and yes."
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Jeffries: "I'm not gonna explain what a handful of Senate Democrats have decided to do. That's their explanation to offer to the American people."
A good window into how Jeffries is framing this:
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
Jeffries, asked if he thinks Schumer is effective and should keep his job: "Yes and yes."
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A good window into how Jeffries is framing this:
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
Jeffries, asked if he thinks Schumer is effective and should keep his job: "Yes and yes."
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Jeffries, asked if he thinks Schumer is effective and should keep his job: "Yes and yes."
NEW: House Dems — left and center — are furious about the Senate deal.
"People are pissed," one told @axios.com
Another said there is "near universal frustration."
There's renewed chatter about backing Senate primary challengers — incl. against Schumer. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
"People are pissed," one told @axios.com
Another said there is "near universal frustration."
There's renewed chatter about backing Senate primary challengers — incl. against Schumer. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Democrats go ballistic over Senate shutdown deal: "People need healthcare, damn it"
One House Democrat told Axios there is "near universal frustration."
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
NEW: House Dems — left and center — are furious about the Senate deal.
"People are pissed," one told @axios.com
Another said there is "near universal frustration."
There's renewed chatter about backing Senate primary challengers — incl. against Schumer. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
"People are pissed," one told @axios.com
Another said there is "near universal frustration."
There's renewed chatter about backing Senate primary challengers — incl. against Schumer. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Reposted by Andrew Solender
NEW: Republicans went all in on anti-trans messaging for the 2025 election, inspired by Trump’s “Kamala is for they/them” ad
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
Republicans’ Anti-Transgender Attacks Didn’t Work This Election. They Still Want to Use the Playbook in 2026.
Republicans had a host of different reasons why the ads didn’t work this time, but there are no plans to stop using the issue next cycle. Democrats say they’re ready.
www.notus.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
NEW: Republicans went all in on anti-trans messaging for the 2025 election, inspired by Trump’s “Kamala is for they/them” ad
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
NEW: Keep an eye on Steny Hoyer, sources tell @axios.com
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
"Follow her example": Pelosi's retirement reignites Democrats' generational warfare
Several House Democrats said they expect Pelosi's former No. 2, Steny Hoyer, to retire next.
www.axios.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
NEW: Keep an eye on Steny Hoyer, sources tell @axios.com
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
NEW: Aftyn Behn, the Dem nominee in the TN-07 special election, won't commit to backing Hakeem Jeffries as leader or speaker if elected.
"He represents his district, and obviously the district that I would represent is very different," she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/05/h...
"He represents his district, and obviously the district that I would represent is very different," she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/05/h...
Scoop: Democratic nominee in a key House election won't commit to backing Jeffries
"I was not the choice candidate from either party," Behn told Axios. "I have made my career as a political outsider."
www.axios.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
NEW: Aftyn Behn, the Dem nominee in the TN-07 special election, won't commit to backing Hakeem Jeffries as leader or speaker if elected.
"He represents his district, and obviously the district that I would represent is very different," she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/05/h...
"He represents his district, and obviously the district that I would represent is very different," she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/05/h...
NEW: Rep. Jared Golden is retiring, a blow to Democrats' efforts to retake the House in 2026.
Golden represents the most Republican-leaning district of any Democrats and is seen as having a unique ability to win over rural and independent voters.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/05/j...
Golden represents the most Republican-leaning district of any Democrats and is seen as having a unique ability to win over rural and independent voters.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/05/j...
Rep. Jared Golden won't seek reelection to Congress in major blow to Democrats
Golden cited "frequent threats" he receives and the "grim milestone" of the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
www.axios.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
NEW: Rep. Jared Golden is retiring, a blow to Democrats' efforts to retake the House in 2026.
Golden represents the most Republican-leaning district of any Democrats and is seen as having a unique ability to win over rural and independent voters.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/05/j...
Golden represents the most Republican-leaning district of any Democrats and is seen as having a unique ability to win over rural and independent voters.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/05/j...
"There would be hell to pay if Senate Democrats don't let events play out," one House Democrat tells @axios.com of the shutdown.
"We had a huge night last night, and striking a weak deal in the immediate aftermath would be a self own." www.axios.com/2025/11/05/d...
"We had a huge night last night, and striking a weak deal in the immediate aftermath would be a self own." www.axios.com/2025/11/05/d...
Democrats warned of "hell to pay" if they cut "weak" shutdown deal after election wins
Several lawmakers said the mere promise of a future vote or negotiations is subpar.
www.axios.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"There would be hell to pay if Senate Democrats don't let events play out," one House Democrat tells @axios.com of the shutdown.
"We had a huge night last night, and striking a weak deal in the immediate aftermath would be a self own." www.axios.com/2025/11/05/d...
"We had a huge night last night, and striking a weak deal in the immediate aftermath would be a self own." www.axios.com/2025/11/05/d...
Schumer congratulates Mamdani, saying he has "worked collaboratively and productively with Mayor-elect Mamdani on a number of vital issues over the years."
"I look forward to building on that partnership," he says. Schumer didn't endorse Mamdani.
"I look forward to building on that partnership," he says. Schumer didn't endorse Mamdani.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Schumer congratulates Mamdani, saying he has "worked collaboratively and productively with Mayor-elect Mamdani on a number of vital issues over the years."
"I look forward to building on that partnership," he says. Schumer didn't endorse Mamdani.
"I look forward to building on that partnership," he says. Schumer didn't endorse Mamdani.
Pro-Israel group Democratic Majority for Israel:
"While we congratulate Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, we urge him to prioritize fulfilling his campaign promises to bring down costs, not foreign policy issues that are unrelated to the everyday lives of most New Yorkers."
"While we congratulate Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, we urge him to prioritize fulfilling his campaign promises to bring down costs, not foreign policy issues that are unrelated to the everyday lives of most New Yorkers."
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Pro-Israel group Democratic Majority for Israel:
"While we congratulate Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, we urge him to prioritize fulfilling his campaign promises to bring down costs, not foreign policy issues that are unrelated to the everyday lives of most New Yorkers."
"While we congratulate Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, we urge him to prioritize fulfilling his campaign promises to bring down costs, not foreign policy issues that are unrelated to the everyday lives of most New Yorkers."
Jeffries declines to weigh in on this.
"I haven't had a conversation to evaluate the process that was utilized or talked to Rep. Garcia, so I'm not going to comment on it until i talk to him directly," he said.
"I haven't had a conversation to evaluate the process that was utilized or talked to Rep. Garcia, so I'm not going to comment on it until i talk to him directly," he said.
Chuy Garcia, a Chicago Democrat, pulls off a maneuver to ensure his aide succeeds him in the U.S. House.
The IL filing deadline was today. Garcia's chief of staff filed to run for the seat *this afternoon,* and Garcia is now expected to withdraw, so boom, no one else is running for the open seat.
The IL filing deadline was today. Garcia's chief of staff filed to run for the seat *this afternoon,* and Garcia is now expected to withdraw, so boom, no one else is running for the open seat.
In a surprise move, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is not seeking re-election, leaving in place a succession plan for his chief of staff, the only Democrat to file for his seat on the last day to do so.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Jeffries declines to weigh in on this.
"I haven't had a conversation to evaluate the process that was utilized or talked to Rep. Garcia, so I'm not going to comment on it until i talk to him directly," he said.
"I haven't had a conversation to evaluate the process that was utilized or talked to Rep. Garcia, so I'm not going to comment on it until i talk to him directly," he said.
Jeffries kicks off his presser today by offering condolences to Liz Cheney and the Cheney family on the death of Dick Cheney
November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Jeffries kicks off his presser today by offering condolences to Liz Cheney and the Cheney family on the death of Dick Cheney
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SCOOP: Seth Moulton, who once said he opposes trans girls playing in girls' sports, commits to "support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights" if elected senator
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
Seth Moulton Challenged Democrats Over Trans Rights After The 2024 Election. Not Anymore.
In response to a list of questions from NOTUS, Moulton committed to “support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights” if he is elected as Massachusetts’ senator.
www.notus.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
SCOOP: Seth Moulton, who once said he opposes trans girls playing in girls' sports, commits to "support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights" if elected senator
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
Reposted by Andrew Solender
NEW: A federal judge again blocked the Trump admin from conducting layoffs during the shutdown
The admin said RIFs are "the democratic thing to do"
The judge disagreed: The RIFs "are intended for the purpose of political retribution"
w/ @annackramer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
The admin said RIFs are "the democratic thing to do"
The judge disagreed: The RIFs "are intended for the purpose of political retribution"
w/ @annackramer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
Federal Judge Says Trump’s Shutdown Layoffs Are Likely ‘Political Retribution’
While the Trump administration argued shutdown RIFs were “morally … the right thing to do,” a federal judge disagreed, concluding they were actually “intended for the purpose of political retribution....
www.notus.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
NEW: A federal judge again blocked the Trump admin from conducting layoffs during the shutdown
The admin said RIFs are "the democratic thing to do"
The judge disagreed: The RIFs "are intended for the purpose of political retribution"
w/ @annackramer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
The admin said RIFs are "the democratic thing to do"
The judge disagreed: The RIFs "are intended for the purpose of political retribution"
w/ @annackramer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
I asked Jeffries if he will spend to defend older House Democratic incumbents in safe blue seats who have been outraised by their primary challengers (see here: www.axios.com/2025/10/17/d...)
“I have not seen those numbers,” is all he would say
“I have not seen those numbers,” is all he would say
October 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I asked Jeffries if he will spend to defend older House Democratic incumbents in safe blue seats who have been outraised by their primary challengers (see here: www.axios.com/2025/10/17/d...)
“I have not seen those numbers,” is all he would say
“I have not seen those numbers,” is all he would say
Reposted by Andrew Solender
NEW: Federal courts are flooded with lawsuits against the Trump admin — a result of legal groups’ months-long, and in some cases years-long, preparation for Trump 2.0
One lawyer said Trump’s 1st term was “dress rehearsal,” and now they know what they’re up against
www.notus.org/courts/legal...
One lawyer said Trump’s 1st term was “dress rehearsal,” and now they know what they’re up against
www.notus.org/courts/legal...
Federal Courts Are Flooded With Lawsuits Against Trump. That’s Not An Accident.
The avalanche of litigation against the Trump administration is a result of months-long, and in some cases years-long, planning from different groups who worked in tandem to meet the moment.
www.notus.org
October 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
NEW: Federal courts are flooded with lawsuits against the Trump admin — a result of legal groups’ months-long, and in some cases years-long, preparation for Trump 2.0
One lawyer said Trump’s 1st term was “dress rehearsal,” and now they know what they’re up against
www.notus.org/courts/legal...
One lawyer said Trump’s 1st term was “dress rehearsal,” and now they know what they’re up against
www.notus.org/courts/legal...
Reposted by Andrew Solender
Dozens of Democrats running for U.S. House seats across the country told Axios they either wouldn't vote for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as party leader or declined to commit to doing so.
Scoop: Dozens of Democratic House candidates won't commit to backing Hakeem Jeffries
"If there's a contingency of 10 to 12 of them and they're sticking together, I think it's going to really shake things up."
www.axios.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Dozens of Democrats running for U.S. House seats across the country told Axios they either wouldn't vote for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as party leader or declined to commit to doing so.
Reposted by Andrew Solender
NEW: @axios.com surveyed Democrats running for House across the country. 113 replied:
31 said they would definitely/likely vote for Jeffries as speaker or leader
57 were non-committal
25 said no/likely no
Much more here: www.axios.com/2025/10/16/h...
31 said they would definitely/likely vote for Jeffries as speaker or leader
57 were non-committal
25 said no/likely no
Much more here: www.axios.com/2025/10/16/h...
Scoop: Dozens of Democratic House candidates won't commit to backing Hakeem Jeffries
"If there's a contingency of 10 to 12 of them and they're sticking together, I think it's going to really shake things up."
www.axios.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
NEW: @axios.com surveyed Democrats running for House across the country. 113 replied:
31 said they would definitely/likely vote for Jeffries as speaker or leader
57 were non-committal
25 said no/likely no
Much more here: www.axios.com/2025/10/16/h...
31 said they would definitely/likely vote for Jeffries as speaker or leader
57 were non-committal
25 said no/likely no
Much more here: www.axios.com/2025/10/16/h...