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Florida Democratic lawmaker Joe Casello, who served in the Florida House since 2018 and was a former firefighter, died at age 73 from a heart attack while in office, with plans to run for Palm Beach County Commission in 2026.
Pennsylvania Democratic State Rep. Kevin Boyle was caught on video unleashing a profanity-laced tirade at a local bar, threatening to shut it down using his political status and accusing employees of being part of US military intelligence. Boyle, who represents the 172nd district, has a history of personal challenges and is currently seeking help. This incident follows a previous arrest in 2021, and the Pennsylvania House Democratic Leaders have expressed support for Boyle's efforts to address his personal issues.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stormed out of a committee meeting after Rep. Robert Garcia reminded her of her support for the Capitol insurrectionists, causing her to leave the room. Garcia criticized Greene for hugging and coddling the insurrectionists in jail, calling her actions "disgusting." This incident occurred during a hearing on crime in Washington, D.C., where Greene went on a lengthy rant on various topics before walking out.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, a powerful and long-serving Democratic politician, has been found guilty of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. He used his position to steer business to his law firm and threatened to block a measure over a denied internship. Burke targeted developers and a liquor store chain, and faces a maximum sentence of 110 years in prison. Two others were also on trial, with one found not guilty and the other guilty on bribery charges.
A Democratic lawmaker is pushing for a vote this week to expel Republican Rep. George Santos from the House of Representatives after an ethics report found that Santos had stolen from his campaign and deceived donors. The expulsion would require support from at least two-thirds of House members voting, and Rep. Robert Garcia expects to easily reach that number. Santos has rejected calls to step down before the expulsion vote and has survived two prior expulsion votes. The Ethics Committee's report concluded that Santos had fraudulently exploited his candidacy for personal financial gain.
South Carolina state Senator John Scott, a longtime Democratic lawmaker who served for over 30 years, has passed away at the age of 69. Scott, who operated a realty company, had been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue. He was known for his work on committees such as judiciary, medical affairs, and penology. A special election will be held to fill his seat, and Governor Henry McMaster expressed his condolences, stating that Scott "will be deeply missed." Scott's impact on education, healthcare, and economic development in the state was recognized by his colleagues, who remembered him as a tireless advocate for justice and equality.
South Carolina state Senator John Scott, a longtime Democratic lawmaker who served for over 30 years, has passed away at the age of 69. Scott, who had been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue, was known for his work on committees such as judiciary, medical affairs, and penology. He was remembered as a champion for women's issues and a strong advocate for education, healthcare, and economic development. A special election will be held to fill his seat. Governor Henry McMaster expressed his condolences and will order flags to be lowered across the state. Scott's impact on South Carolina's Democratic circles was widely recognized, with many praising his work ethic, commitment to justice and equality, and his faith.
During an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, a Democratic lawmaker was asked if the White House should be worried about the Progressive Caucus. The lawmaker responded by saying that the caucus is focused on delivering for the American people and that they are not a threat to the White House.
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner, Troy Miller, has said it is "too early" to know if the migrant surge at the US-Mexico border has peaked. Meanwhile, a Democratic lawmaker has criticized President Biden's handling of the border crisis, saying he has fallen short. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Alejandro Mayorkas, responded by saying the administration is working to address the root causes of migration and improve the asylum system.
Democratic lawmaker Rep. Gloria Johnson faces expulsion from the Tennessee statehouse for her protest against gun violence. She refused to apologize and wants to defend herself and tell the people of the state what happened and why. Johnson and two other lawmakers engaged in a brief protest on the House floor last week, disrupting the House proceedings. She admitted to breaking House rules but said she never thought they would go to expulsion. Johnson hopes to make her case not only to the House but also to all Tennesseans.