""The fact that the Capitol was literally on fire yesterday, I think, is indicative of what's going on inside of it," Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) told Axios on Friday."
""The fire in the subway was a fitting end to an absolute hair-on-fire week for the House of Representatives. Embarrassing. Absolutely embarrassing." Said Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.)."
""There's something weird in the air for sure," said Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), telling Axios that "the rhythms and sense of normalcy here are completely shot" after seven weeks of absence."
Capitol activity has become chaotic and unsettled with physical incidents and lawmakers describing an absence of normalcy. A primary challenge was filed against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The House advanced a rebuke of Rep. Chuy García after his retirement announcement left a single Democratic replacement candidate. The House voted 427-1 to force release of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Members pursued reciprocal censure and committee removal moves, including efforts against Del. Stacey Plaskett over texts with Epstein and against Rep. Cory Mills over multiple allegations, with votes and withdrawals reflecting partisan tension.
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