Secret agreement: Nancy Mace to push for a vote on Cory Mills after Republicans protect Democrat involved in Epstein texts
Representative Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, is initiating a censure vote against her fellow Republican, Rep. Cory Mills from Florida. Mace is set to make this push on Wednesday evening, suspecting that Florida lawmakers managed to sidestep a similar censure attempt the night before by ending discussions with Democrats. She has remarked that, […]
Angry House Republicans allege ‘disgraceful’ behind-the-scenes arrangement to protect Democrat Stacey Plaskett and Republican Cory Mills from censure.
House Republicans Upset Over Failed Censure Motion Against Plaskett In Washington, tensions among House Republicans flared on Tuesday after a proposal to censure Rep. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) over text messages exchanged with the late Jeffrey Epstein fell flat. Many Republicans accused the leadership of colluding with Democrats to protect Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) from facing […]
“Swamp safeguards its own”: Republicans defend Epstein-texting Democrat — purportedly to protect Cory Mills
A group of Republican lawmakers banded together on Tuesday to defend Democratic Representative Stacey Plaskett from potential backlash related to her connections with the infamous sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This incident sparked further criticism, with some suggesting that the Republicans may have downplayed Plaskett’s situation as part of a “back-end deal” aimed at protecting Rep. […]
Georgia Republicans clash over shutdown communication in important Senate election
Republican Infighting in Georgia Senate Race The Georgia Republican Party is currently experiencing significant internal conflict related to the recent government shutdown and the upcoming primary aimed at challenging Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. Ossoff, who secured his position in a tight runoff against former Republican Senator David Perdue in 2021, is seen as vulnerable. With […]
Court decision on Texas redistricting may lead to Republicans losing 5 House seats
Gerrymandering has played a significant role in American politics since the country’s inception. This term, derived from Elbridge Gerry, a founding father and vice president under James Madison, has garnered both historical and contemporary attention, particularly from left-leaning groups seeking to ban partisan practices. The situation had been somewhat stuck, especially when Justice Anthony Kennedy, […]
Three Republicans Hinder Move to Censure Democrat Associated with Jeffrey Epstein
House Rejects Censure of Stacey Plaskett The House of Representatives turned down a Republican initiative on Tuesday night that aimed to remove Democratic Representative Stacey Plaskett from her position on the House Intelligence Committee. This rejection came after a faction of Republicans sided with Democrats, leading to a vote of 209-214 against the formal censure […]
House Republicans do not succeed in reprimanding Stacey Plaskett for her connections to Jeffrey Epstein
House Freedom Caucus Fails to Censure Rep. Plaskett A recent push by the House Freedom Caucus to remove certain Democratic members linked to Jeffrey Epstein from critical committees did not succeed on Tuesday night. Lawmakers opted not to censure Rep. Stacy Plaskett (D.V.I.), a nonvoting delegate from the Virgin Islands, despite newly released text messages […]
Jeffrey Epstein bill approval is an unusual indication of Trump weakening control over Republicans
Trump’s Influence Questioned After Epstein Bill Passes The recent passage of the Epstein files bill by Congress has highlighted a notable moment where President Trump seemingly lost control of Congressional Republicans. This shift raises concerns about his ability to lead the party effectively in the dwindling days of his second term. Historically, Trump has exerted […]
Judge Appointed by Trump Could Have Just Cost Republicans Almost Six House Seats
Federal Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Maps A federal panel of three judges ruled on Tuesday that Texas cannot implement a set of redistricting maps drawn by Republicans, aiming to enhance the party’s prospects for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. In August, Republican Governor Greg Abbott approved these new maps, which were designed to potentially secure […]
Trump intensifies efforts to persuade Republicans to change congressional district boundaries
President Donald Trump is focusing on Indiana Republicans who have not aligned with his push for congressional redistricting. For the third consecutive day, Trump stated on Tuesday that he would support primary challenges against Republican lawmakers in Indiana, a firmly Republican state. He emphasized that GOP legislators who resist efforts to create new Republican-friendly districts […]