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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) has managed to tick off half her own party, sparking a House vote Monday night to rebuke Rep. Chuy Garc\u00eda (D-IL) for engineering a glide path for his chief of staff to take his seat.Gluesenkamp Perez is blasting Garc\u00eda for what she calls \u201celection subversion,\u201d a charge that\u2019s infuriated Democrats who say she\u2019s torpedoing party unity at the worst possible time.<\/p>\n
One House Democrat griped to Axios that \u201cpeople were extremely frustrated last week\u201d when Gluesenkamp Perez forced the vote just as the House cleared a government funding bill most Democrats detested.<\/p>\n
A senior Democrat piled on, telling Axios lawmakers are \u201cvery pissed\u201d the flap is creating fresh infighting right before an expected vote on releasing the Epstein files.<\/p>\n
Leadership plans to smother her resolution with a motion to table, lawmakers said. The two-page measure scolds Garc\u00eda for dropping his reelection bid right before Illinois\u2019 filing deadline, clearing the field for his chief of staff, Patty Garc\u00eda, who is now the lone candidate on the primary ballot.<\/p>\n
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he \u201cstrongly\u201d backs Garc\u00eda and dismissed Gluesenkamp Perez\u2019s move as a \u201cso-called motion of disapproval.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRepresentative Garc\u00eda\u2019s actions are beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the United States Constitution,\u201d the resolution declares.<\/p>\n
Garc\u00eda\u2019s fellow Illinois colleague, Jan Schakowsky, erupted in support for her longtime pal after Gluesenkamp Perez filed the resolution, screeching on the House floor.<\/p>\n
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His office rushed talking points to colleagues on Monday, insisting he \u201cfollowed all requirements and deadlines under Illinois law\u201d and warning that the vote \u201ccreates distraction and divisiveness among Democrats.\u201d<\/p>\n
But not everyone is falling in line. Several moderates told Axios they might buck leadership and back Gluesenkamp Perez when the procedural vote hits the floor.<\/p>\n
Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), a close ally of Gluesenkamp Perez, made his own feelings clear, noting he announced his retirement months before his state\u2019s deadline.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I know I\u2019m going to get done then I should get done so that there is time and space for people to make the decision to offer their name. \u2026 Every day that I now wait is taking time away from someone else,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, California Senator Adam Schiff is facing growing criticism for a fiery political address that critics say politicized a tragedy and introduced extreme rhetoric at a time of national mourning.<\/p>\n
Kirk, 31, was gunned down on the campus of Utah Valley University on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the political community and prompting tributes from figures across the ideological spectrum.<\/p>\n
While much of the nation expressed sorrow and called for unity, Schiff used his Thursday remarks to launch into a partisan broadside against Republicans, warning of what he called \u201ca road to dictatorship\u201d if current government funding negotiations collapse.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow, maybe that\u2019s what the Republicans want,\u201d Schiff said, referring to a potential government shutdown. \u201cThey\u2019re withholding in violation of law, rescinding funds, also in an unlawful way… maybe they just want to shut the whole thing down.\u201d<\/p>\n
The comments, delivered during a press conference originally meant to address looming budget deadlines, quickly spiraled into a broader condemnation of Republican policy and governance.<\/p>\n
Schiff claimed that GOP-backed legislation would strip millions of Americans of their healthcare, force hospital closures, and increase insurance premiums by up to 75 percent. But it was his language surrounding authoritarianism and the state of the nation that has sparked the most backlash.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are seeing things in this country we never would have imagined,\u201d Schiff said. \u201cWhen we\u2019re seeing the administration use its coercive power to cripple universities… to silence the media… this is the road to dictatorship.\u201d<\/p>\n
The remarks came just hours after details emerged from the ongoing investigation into Kirk\u2019s assassination. The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, is currently in federal custody after turning himself in.<\/p>\n
According to Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Robinson\u2019s motives may have been ideologically driven. A family member told investigators that Robinson had spoken negatively of Kirk, stating he believed the activist was \u201cfull of hate and spreading hate.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robinson reportedly learned of Kirk\u2019s scheduled appearance at UVU days before the attack and had expressed growing political intensity in the months leading up to the shooting.<\/p>\n
Schiff\u2019s timing and tone drew swift condemnation from Republican lawmakers, conservative media outlets, and Kirk\u2019s supporters. Many accused the senator of politicizing a tragedy and stoking division during a moment that demanded reflection and unity.<\/p>\n
\u201cCharlie Kirk was just murdered and within hours Adam Schiff is up there ranting about Republicans being dictators,\u201d said Senator Josh Hawley. \u201cThis is beyond tone-deaf\u2014it\u2019s dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n
Others pointed to the rising temperature in American politics, questioning whether language like Schiff\u2019s contributes to a culture where ideological differences escalate into violence.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis kind of rhetoric is what fans the flames,\u201d said commentator Laura Ingraham. \u201cWe\u2019ve just seen a young man assassinated for his beliefs, and instead of condemning political violence outright, Schiff launches into a tirade about healthcare and dictatorship.\u201d<\/p>\n
On social media, #SchiffDisgrace and #UnfitToLead began trending by Friday morning. Conservatives shared clips from the press conference alongside videos from Kirk\u2019s recent speeches, arguing that Schiff\u2019s focus on policy battles just hours after a politically motivated murder was not only inappropriate but morally repugnant.<\/p>\n
Schiff, a longtime lightning rod for political controversy, has not backed down from his statements. His office issued a brief response to the backlash, emphasizing that the senator was discussing the broader stakes of the budget debate and not speaking about the Kirk case directly.<\/p>\n
\u201cSenator Schiff\u2019s comments were focused on ensuring that Americans do not lose access to healthcare and that government abuses are not normalized,\u201d the statement read. \u201cAny attempt to suggest he was referencing the tragic killing of Mr. Kirk is false and politically motivated.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, the context of the speech and the timing of the remarks made it nearly impossible for critics to separate the two. Kirk\u2019s name may not have been mentioned, but for many Americans still processing the shock of his assassination, the use of language like \u201ccoercive power,\u201d \u201cextortion,\u201d and \u201cdictatorship\u201d felt incendiary.<\/p>\n
Even some Democrats voiced unease.<\/p>\n
\u201cI agree with much of what Senator Schiff is trying to accomplish,\u201d said Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate Democrat from Maine. \u201cBut we have to be extremely careful in how we speak to the public right now. Emotions are raw. People are scared. They need leadership, not escalation.\u201d<\/p>\n
New details continue to emerge about Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Kirk\u2019s killing. The 22-year-old Utah native reportedly lived in Provo and was enrolled in community college courses at the time of the shooting.<\/p>\n
Friends and family have described him as quiet, politically aware, and increasingly vocal about his disdain for what he considered \u201cfar-right propaganda.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe thought Charlie Kirk represented everything wrong with the country,\u201d one former classmate told investigators, according to a source familiar with the case.<\/p>\n
According to the FBI, Robinson used a hunting rifle and fired a single shot from a distance, striking Kirk in the chest as he left a lecture hall. Eyewitnesses described panic and confusion as students and attendees scrambled for cover.<\/p>\n
A law enforcement official confirmed that Robinson turned himself in after contacting a family friend, who then reached out to a local police department. At the time of his surrender, he reportedly admitted to the shooting and cited ideological motives.<\/p>\n
Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed that the state will seek the death penalty.\u201cThere is no place in our state or our country for this kind of violence,\u201d Cox said. \u201cWe will pursue justice to the fullest extent of the law.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kirk\u2019s death has rocked the conservative world. As the founder of Turning Point USA, he was seen as one of the most influential voices for young conservatives, credited with energizing college campuses and shaping GOP strategies for youth outreach.<\/p>\n
His widow, Erika Kirk, delivered a viral speech at a memorial event Thursday night, vowing that her husband\u2019s mission would continue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey killed Charlie because he preached a message of patriotism, faith, and of God\u2019s merciful love,\u201d she said. \u201cYou have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife. The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry.\u201d<\/p>\n
The video has been shared millions of times, with conservatives rallying behind the hashtag #CarryCharliesTorch.<\/p>\n
President Trump also weighed in during an appearance on Fox News, confirming that Robinson was in custody and calling for the death penalty.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat he did, Charlie Kirk, he was the finest person. He didn\u2019t deserve this,\u201d Trump said. \u201cEverybody liked him.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tragedy has reignited a broader national debate over the role of rhetoric in politics, particularly during high-stakes moments like budget negotiations, election cycles, and crises.<\/p>\n
Critics argue that incendiary language from public officials\u2014on both sides\u2014contributes to a culture where political disagreement is no longer just combative but potentially deadly.<\/p>\n
Adam Schiff\u2019s defenders argue that he has long sounded the alarm about threats to democracy, and that now, more than ever, Democrats must speak forcefully.<\/p>\n
But for those mourning Kirk, the timing of Schiff\u2019s remarks offered a glimpse into how far apart Americans remain\u2014not just ideologically, but emotionally and morally.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was a moment for silence, for grace, for unity,\u201d said conservative author Dana Loesch. \u201cSchiff ignored that moment. And the country is worse off for it.\u201d<\/p>\n
As Kirk\u2019s supporters prepare for his funeral and national conservatives brace for what may be a long political fight over the meaning of his death, Schiff\u2019s comments will likely remain a flashpoint\u2014one more reminder of how fragile America\u2019s political fabric has become.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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