A House Democrat, Rep. Jamie Raskin, has initiated an investigation into a private dinner hosted by President Trump for investors in his meme coin, raising concerns about potential ethical and legal issues, including the source of the funds used to buy the coin and possible foreign influence.
The Justice Department has issued a subpoena to the House sergeant at arms regarding a Democratic lawmaker's use of federal funds for a security vendor, although the identity of the lawmaker is not yet known. The subpoena was publicly disclosed during the House session, and both Republican and Democratic leaders in the House have declined to comment on the matter.
A House Democrat criticized the upcoming vote on Alejandro Mayorkas' nomination for Homeland Security secretary as a "sham impeachment" and accused Republicans of using the process to score political points. The criticism comes as the House prepares to vote on Mayorkas' confirmation, with Democrats aiming to confirm him before the end of the week.
House Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition, has revealed plans to transform the centrist group into an "antifascist rural" organization. Gluesenkamp Perez and her colleagues aim to rebuild the coalition after losing members earlier this year. The trio of Democrats recently embarked on a publicity tour to promote the coalition's revamped moderate agenda. The Blue Dog Coalition has seen a decline in membership since 2010 and currently consists of 10 House Democrats. Gluesenkamp Perez's comments have drawn attention as she and her co-chairs are considered vulnerable House Democrats in the upcoming election cycle.
House Democrat Rep. Adriano Espaillat led a rally in support of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation of former President Donald Trump, after Republican leaders demanded information about the probe. The grand jury, which meets in secret, was expected to reconvene this week after a two-day break in the proceedings and could vote on an indictment as early as this week. Bragg fired back on Twitter, saying it was "not appropriate for Congress to interfere with pending local investigations."