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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...
Early congressional reaction to Trump saying the US captured Maduro coming in.
GOP Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart: “While others dithered, President Trump recognized this threat for what it is and acted with resolve.”
GOP Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart: “While others dithered, President Trump recognized this threat for what it is and acted with resolve.”
January 3, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Early congressional reaction to Trump saying the US captured Maduro coming in.
GOP Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart: “While others dithered, President Trump recognized this threat for what it is and acted with resolve.”
GOP Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart: “While others dithered, President Trump recognized this threat for what it is and acted with resolve.”
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NEW: House Dems want DCCC to back Latino candidates in 2026
BOLD PAC’s Linda Sanchez said she “made my point to [DCCC] several times”
“Let’s see if they take that to heart or not,” she added
DCCC has declined to support Hispanic candidates in the past
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BOLD PAC’s Linda Sanchez said she “made my point to [DCCC] several times”
“Let’s see if they take that to heart or not,” she added
DCCC has declined to support Hispanic candidates in the past
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
House Democrats Demand More Support for Latino Candidates in 2026
“The DCCC’s inclination was always to go for a safe moderate, white suburban mom, or something of that nature, and not … a Latino candidate,” Sen. Ruben Gallego said.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
NEW: House Dems want DCCC to back Latino candidates in 2026
BOLD PAC’s Linda Sanchez said she “made my point to [DCCC] several times”
“Let’s see if they take that to heart or not,” she added
DCCC has declined to support Hispanic candidates in the past
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
BOLD PAC’s Linda Sanchez said she “made my point to [DCCC] several times”
“Let’s see if they take that to heart or not,” she added
DCCC has declined to support Hispanic candidates in the past
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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SCOOP: Rep. LaMonica McIver will visit Delaney Hall today for the 1st time since the Trump admin filed charges against her over a scuffle that broke out there in May
Her visit comes after a migrant died at Delaney Hall a day after ICE took him into custody
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Her visit comes after a migrant died at Delaney Hall a day after ICE took him into custody
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LaMonica McIver Returns to Delaney Hall for the First Time Since Being Prosecuted
McIver is visiting Delaney Hall following the death of a detainee who died in the detention facility a day after he was taken into custody by ICE.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
SCOOP: Rep. LaMonica McIver will visit Delaney Hall today for the 1st time since the Trump admin filed charges against her over a scuffle that broke out there in May
Her visit comes after a migrant died at Delaney Hall a day after ICE took him into custody
www.notus.org/immigration/...
Her visit comes after a migrant died at Delaney Hall a day after ICE took him into custody
www.notus.org/immigration/...
NEW: Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, is suing to stop its renaming to the "Trump-Kennedy Center" www.axios.com/2025/12/23/t...
House Democrat sues to stop "Trump-Kennedy Center" renaming
Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex officio member of the venue's board, says she was blocked from objecting to the change.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
NEW: Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, is suing to stop its renaming to the "Trump-Kennedy Center" www.axios.com/2025/12/23/t...
A Republican candidate for Congress in upstate New York is releasing a "Presidential album" called Thank You President Trump, including a song sung by Roger Stone.
He claims it's "the first time a Congressional candidate ever released music as part of a Congressional campaign."
He claims it's "the first time a Congressional candidate ever released music as part of a Congressional campaign."
December 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A Republican candidate for Congress in upstate New York is releasing a "Presidential album" called Thank You President Trump, including a song sung by Roger Stone.
He claims it's "the first time a Congressional candidate ever released music as part of a Congressional campaign."
He claims it's "the first time a Congressional candidate ever released music as part of a Congressional campaign."
GOP Rep. Randy Fine told @axios.com he is “actively considering” forcing a long-shot vote to expel Ilhan Omar from Congress.
“I don't think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress," he says.
www.axios.com/2025/12/18/i...
“I don't think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress," he says.
www.axios.com/2025/12/18/i...
Republican eyes rogue vote to expel Ilhan Omar from Congress
"I don't think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress," Rep. Randy Fine said.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
GOP Rep. Randy Fine told @axios.com he is “actively considering” forcing a long-shot vote to expel Ilhan Omar from Congress.
“I don't think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress," he says.
www.axios.com/2025/12/18/i...
“I don't think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress," he says.
www.axios.com/2025/12/18/i...
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SCOOP: House Democrats suspected a few in their caucus would support a bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
Sarah McBride Lobbied Some Republicans to Vote Against an Anti-Trans Bill
When House Democrats suspected a few members in their caucus would support a bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth, McBride reached out to some Republicans who went on to oppose the...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
SCOOP: House Democrats suspected a few in their caucus would support a bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
Democrats are enraged by the Kennedy Center renaming and are vowing to fight back.
“It’s a disgrace,” says Jeffries.
Rep. Chellie Pingree says Dems are “looking for any kind of legal action we could take" and organizing a letter in opposition.
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“It’s a disgrace,” says Jeffries.
Rep. Chellie Pingree says Dems are “looking for any kind of legal action we could take" and organizing a letter in opposition.
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"It's a disgrace": Enraged Democrats vow to fight "Trump-Kennedy Center" renaming
"If he defaces the place with his name, we will spackle it over," said one Democratic board member.
www.axios.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Democrats are enraged by the Kennedy Center renaming and are vowing to fight back.
“It’s a disgrace,” says Jeffries.
Rep. Chellie Pingree says Dems are “looking for any kind of legal action we could take" and organizing a letter in opposition.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/18/t...
“It’s a disgrace,” says Jeffries.
Rep. Chellie Pingree says Dems are “looking for any kind of legal action we could take" and organizing a letter in opposition.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/18/t...
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NEW: We asked 128 House Rs about 2026 and several didn’t commit to running
Balderson said he hasn’t decided
Hageman said she’ll say soon if she’s running for gov or House
“A lot of them bailing,” one R said
w/ @riley-rogerson.bsky.social @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/congress/rep...
Balderson said he hasn’t decided
Hageman said she’ll say soon if she’s running for gov or House
“A lot of them bailing,” one R said
w/ @riley-rogerson.bsky.social @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/congress/rep...
These House Republicans Won’t Commit to Running in 2026
As retirement rumors swirl, NOTUS asked dozens of House Republicans whether they planned to run again. The answers were revealing.
www.notus.org
December 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
NEW: We asked 128 House Rs about 2026 and several didn’t commit to running
Balderson said he hasn’t decided
Hageman said she’ll say soon if she’s running for gov or House
“A lot of them bailing,” one R said
w/ @riley-rogerson.bsky.social @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/congress/rep...
Balderson said he hasn’t decided
Hageman said she’ll say soon if she’s running for gov or House
“A lot of them bailing,” one R said
w/ @riley-rogerson.bsky.social @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/congress/rep...
NEW: Jeffries' ACA strategy was mind-bogglingly simple — don't give GOP centrists an inch.
It worked.
"Our team should've put in the compromise. Now we're voting for the worse one," GOP Rep. Don Bacon fumed to
@axios.com. "It's just sort of dumb." www.axios.com/2025/12/18/h...
It worked.
"Our team should've put in the compromise. Now we're voting for the worse one," GOP Rep. Don Bacon fumed to
@axios.com. "It's just sort of dumb." www.axios.com/2025/12/18/h...
How Democrats helped to orchestrate a Republican revolt against Mike Johnson
Jeffries resisted pressure from his centrists to back one of several bipartisan compromise proposals.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
NEW: Jeffries' ACA strategy was mind-bogglingly simple — don't give GOP centrists an inch.
It worked.
"Our team should've put in the compromise. Now we're voting for the worse one," GOP Rep. Don Bacon fumed to
@axios.com. "It's just sort of dumb." www.axios.com/2025/12/18/h...
It worked.
"Our team should've put in the compromise. Now we're voting for the worse one," GOP Rep. Don Bacon fumed to
@axios.com. "It's just sort of dumb." www.axios.com/2025/12/18/h...
NEW: Congress giving itself an early holiday break.
House GOP leadership is cancelling Friday votes, letting members skip town on tomorrow afternoon instead.
House GOP leadership is cancelling Friday votes, letting members skip town on tomorrow afternoon instead.
December 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
NEW: Congress giving itself an early holiday break.
House GOP leadership is cancelling Friday votes, letting members skip town on tomorrow afternoon instead.
House GOP leadership is cancelling Friday votes, letting members skip town on tomorrow afternoon instead.
Jasmine Crockett’s Senate bid is infuriating some colleagues.
“She might win a primary, but she ain't winning a general in Texas," said a senior House Dem.
Another House Dem told @axios.com: “Just look to see how many House members endorse her candidacy.” www.axios.com/2025/12/12/j...
“She might win a primary, but she ain't winning a general in Texas," said a senior House Dem.
Another House Dem told @axios.com: “Just look to see how many House members endorse her candidacy.” www.axios.com/2025/12/12/j...
"It's a bad decision": Jasmine Crockett enrages fellow House Democrats with Senate bid
"She might win a primary, but she ain't winning a general in Texas," one senior House Democrat said.
www.axios.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Jasmine Crockett’s Senate bid is infuriating some colleagues.
“She might win a primary, but she ain't winning a general in Texas," said a senior House Dem.
Another House Dem told @axios.com: “Just look to see how many House members endorse her candidacy.” www.axios.com/2025/12/12/j...
“She might win a primary, but she ain't winning a general in Texas," said a senior House Dem.
Another House Dem told @axios.com: “Just look to see how many House members endorse her candidacy.” www.axios.com/2025/12/12/j...
Reposted by Andrew Solender
The House today repealed a Trump executive order for the 1st time, passing a bill restoring federal workers’ bargaining rights
20 Republicans joined Dems to do so
The vote was a rare rebuke of Trump’s policies, as GOP lawmakers have repeatedly capitulated to Trump
www.notus.org/congress/hou...
20 Republicans joined Dems to do so
The vote was a rare rebuke of Trump’s policies, as GOP lawmakers have repeatedly capitulated to Trump
www.notus.org/congress/hou...
House Republicans Actually Rebuked Trump Over Labor Rights
Twenty House Republicans voted to overturn an executive order by President Donald Trump and restore federal workers’ bargaining rights.
www.notus.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The House today repealed a Trump executive order for the 1st time, passing a bill restoring federal workers’ bargaining rights
20 Republicans joined Dems to do so
The vote was a rare rebuke of Trump’s policies, as GOP lawmakers have repeatedly capitulated to Trump
www.notus.org/congress/hou...
20 Republicans joined Dems to do so
The vote was a rare rebuke of Trump’s policies, as GOP lawmakers have repeatedly capitulated to Trump
www.notus.org/congress/hou...
NEW: I asked @aoc.bsky.social if she’s supporting progressive Brad Lander in his primary challenge against Rep. Dan Goldman.
“I’m not weighing into that race right now,” she told me.
Lander has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders and several progressive groups.
“I’m not weighing into that race right now,” she told me.
Lander has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders and several progressive groups.
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
NEW: I asked @aoc.bsky.social if she’s supporting progressive Brad Lander in his primary challenge against Rep. Dan Goldman.
“I’m not weighing into that race right now,” she told me.
Lander has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders and several progressive groups.
“I’m not weighing into that race right now,” she told me.
Lander has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders and several progressive groups.
Among the Dems who voted present this time: Jeffries, Pelosi, Clark, Aguilar, DelBene, Hoyer and Lieu, all of whom voted to table impeachment in June.
Some interesting votes to table: Jason Crow, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Sharice Davids, Tom Suozzi, Eugene Vindman, John Larson
Some interesting votes to table: Jason Crow, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Sharice Davids, Tom Suozzi, Eugene Vindman, John Larson
These are the Democrats who voted to table Trump impeachment and who voted "present."
More info here: www.axios.com/2025/12/11/t...
More info here: www.axios.com/2025/12/11/t...
December 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Among the Dems who voted present this time: Jeffries, Pelosi, Clark, Aguilar, DelBene, Hoyer and Lieu, all of whom voted to table impeachment in June.
Some interesting votes to table: Jason Crow, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Sharice Davids, Tom Suozzi, Eugene Vindman, John Larson
Some interesting votes to table: Jason Crow, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Sharice Davids, Tom Suozzi, Eugene Vindman, John Larson
These are the Democrats who voted to table Trump impeachment and who voted "present."
More info here: www.axios.com/2025/12/11/t...
More info here: www.axios.com/2025/12/11/t...
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
These are the Democrats who voted to table Trump impeachment and who voted "present."
More info here: www.axios.com/2025/12/11/t...
More info here: www.axios.com/2025/12/11/t...
Democrats once again fuming at being forced by Rep. Al Green to vote on Trump impeachment.
“I hate it,” one senior House Dem told @axios.com
Another House Dem said: “This is not a team effort … it puts us in a difficult position.”
www.axios.com/2025/12/11/t...
“I hate it,” one senior House Dem told @axios.com
Another House Dem said: “This is not a team effort … it puts us in a difficult position.”
www.axios.com/2025/12/11/t...
"I hate it": Infuriated Democrats help GOP quash another Trump impeachment vote
"This is not a team effort," fumed one House Democrat. "It puts us in a difficult position."
www.axios.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Democrats once again fuming at being forced by Rep. Al Green to vote on Trump impeachment.
“I hate it,” one senior House Dem told @axios.com
Another House Dem said: “This is not a team effort … it puts us in a difficult position.”
www.axios.com/2025/12/11/t...
“I hate it,” one senior House Dem told @axios.com
Another House Dem said: “This is not a team effort … it puts us in a difficult position.”
www.axios.com/2025/12/11/t...
23 Dems voted w/ Republicans to block a vote on impeaching Trump, with another 47 voting present.
140 voted to move forward with an impeachment vote.
Several Dems switched from voting to table (block the vote) to voting present at the last minute.
140 voted to move forward with an impeachment vote.
Several Dems switched from voting to table (block the vote) to voting present at the last minute.
December 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
23 Dems voted w/ Republicans to block a vote on impeaching Trump, with another 47 voting present.
140 voted to move forward with an impeachment vote.
Several Dems switched from voting to table (block the vote) to voting present at the last minute.
140 voted to move forward with an impeachment vote.
Several Dems switched from voting to table (block the vote) to voting present at the last minute.
NEW: Another House Dem impeachment push.
Rep. Delia Ramirez asking Judiciary Committee for a "complete investigation" into DHS Sec. Kristi Noem's "unlawful and potentially impeachable actions."
Judiciary GOP calling it "ridiculous and toothless"
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Rep. Delia Ramirez asking Judiciary Committee for a "complete investigation" into DHS Sec. Kristi Noem's "unlawful and potentially impeachable actions."
Judiciary GOP calling it "ridiculous and toothless"
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/11/k...
Scoop: House Democrat seeks impeachment hearings into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
The demand comes as Democrats are also moving to impeach Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
www.axios.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
NEW: Another House Dem impeachment push.
Rep. Delia Ramirez asking Judiciary Committee for a "complete investigation" into DHS Sec. Kristi Noem's "unlawful and potentially impeachable actions."
Judiciary GOP calling it "ridiculous and toothless"
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/11/k...
Rep. Delia Ramirez asking Judiciary Committee for a "complete investigation" into DHS Sec. Kristi Noem's "unlawful and potentially impeachable actions."
Judiciary GOP calling it "ridiculous and toothless"
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/11/k...
Rep. Haley Stevens told @Axios.com she “worked closely” w/ the Energy and Commerce Committee on her RFK Jr. impeachment articles.
There’s just one problem: Top E&C Dem Frank Pallone says she “approached us about joining her, and then in the end we declined." www.axios.com/2025/12/11/i...
There’s just one problem: Top E&C Dem Frank Pallone says she “approached us about joining her, and then in the end we declined." www.axios.com/2025/12/11/i...
"Enjoy your media cycle": Infighting erupts as more Democrats go rogue on impeachment
"You have to have a plan," said one senior House Democrat. "If you don't have that, then it's just a campaign email."
www.axios.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Rep. Haley Stevens told @Axios.com she “worked closely” w/ the Energy and Commerce Committee on her RFK Jr. impeachment articles.
There’s just one problem: Top E&C Dem Frank Pallone says she “approached us about joining her, and then in the end we declined." www.axios.com/2025/12/11/i...
There’s just one problem: Top E&C Dem Frank Pallone says she “approached us about joining her, and then in the end we declined." www.axios.com/2025/12/11/i...
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GOP bill would rename Black Lives Matter Plaza after Charlie Kirk, reports @andrewsolender.bsky.social
Nancy Mace introduces bill to rename DC's Black Lives Matter Plaza after Charlie Kirk
The House Republican's bill would re-designate it the "Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza."
www.axios.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
GOP bill would rename Black Lives Matter Plaza after Charlie Kirk, reports @andrewsolender.bsky.social
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace just introduced a bill to redesignate Black Lives Matter Plaza in front of the White House as “Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza”
The bill requires at least two Metro-style signs be erected with the name.
The bill requires at least two Metro-style signs be erected with the name.
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace just introduced a bill to redesignate Black Lives Matter Plaza in front of the White House as “Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza”
The bill requires at least two Metro-style signs be erected with the name.
The bill requires at least two Metro-style signs be erected with the name.
Mike Johnson says he is “absolutely delighted that Jasmine Crockett is running for Senate in Texas.”
“It’s one of the the greatest things to happen to the Republican Party in a long, long time … I want her to have the largest, loudest microphone that she can every single day.”
“It’s one of the the greatest things to happen to the Republican Party in a long, long time … I want her to have the largest, loudest microphone that she can every single day.”
December 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Mike Johnson says he is “absolutely delighted that Jasmine Crockett is running for Senate in Texas.”
“It’s one of the the greatest things to happen to the Republican Party in a long, long time … I want her to have the largest, loudest microphone that she can every single day.”
“It’s one of the the greatest things to happen to the Republican Party in a long, long time … I want her to have the largest, loudest microphone that she can every single day.”
Here are Rep. Haley Stevens’ articles of impeachment against RFK Jr., accusing him of “abuse of authority snd undermining the public health”
HHS spox calls it “partisan theatrics designed to elevate standing in a failing, third-rate Senate bid.” www.axios.com/2025/12/10/r...
HHS spox calls it “partisan theatrics designed to elevate standing in a failing, third-rate Senate bid.” www.axios.com/2025/12/10/r...
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Here are Rep. Haley Stevens’ articles of impeachment against RFK Jr., accusing him of “abuse of authority snd undermining the public health”
HHS spox calls it “partisan theatrics designed to elevate standing in a failing, third-rate Senate bid.” www.axios.com/2025/12/10/r...
HHS spox calls it “partisan theatrics designed to elevate standing in a failing, third-rate Senate bid.” www.axios.com/2025/12/10/r...
Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was pepper sprayed "in the face" & "pushed around" by ICE officers during a raid in Tucson.
"I literally was not being aggressive, I was asking for clarification, which is my right as a member of Congress."
DHS denying it.
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"I literally was not being aggressive, I was asking for clarification, which is my right as a member of Congress."
DHS denying it.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/05/g...
Democratic Rep. Grijalva says she was pepper sprayed and "pushed around" by ICE officers
A DHS spokesperson said Grijalva's claims are "not true" and that "she wasn't pepper sprayed."
www.axios.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was pepper sprayed "in the face" & "pushed around" by ICE officers during a raid in Tucson.
"I literally was not being aggressive, I was asking for clarification, which is my right as a member of Congress."
DHS denying it.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/05/g...
"I literally was not being aggressive, I was asking for clarification, which is my right as a member of Congress."
DHS denying it.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/05/g...