Maxine Waters Gets Huge Dose Of Her Own Medicine After Making Snide Remark About Speaker Candidate Jim Jordan O...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 15, 2026
California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters was loudly shouted down by Republican members on the House floor Tuesday after she referred to Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan as an “insurrectionist” during debate over the Speaker election. Waters made the remark while speaking in support of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, prompting immediate and vocal objections from Republicans across the chamber.
One Republican member was heard responding to Waters by saying, “Huh? What did the Communist say?” The outburst briefly disrupted proceedings as members reacted to her characterization of Jordan. Jordan, who was seated nearby, reportedly responded with a smirk but did not directly engage.
The incident occurred as the House convened to elect a new Speaker following the removal of Kevin McCarthy. Jim Jordan, the leading Republican candidate, fell 17 votes short of the 217 needed to win on the first ballot. All Democrats voted for Jeffries, while several Republicans cast votes for other candidates, preventing Jordan from securing the gavel on the opening round.
Jordan addressed reporters after the vote, stating that he had held productive conversations with colleagues and expressed confidence that Republicans would not pursue a coalition government with Democrats. He indicated that the conference would continue working to consolidate support ahead of the next ballot, scheduled for Wednesday morning.
The failure to elect a Speaker on the first ballot drew sharp criticism from some conservative voices, including an editorial from The Wall Street Journal that described the situation as dysfunctional and urged Republicans to unify quickly. The editorial argued that the House has serious work to do and cannot afford prolonged internal division.
Jordan has indicated that, if elected Speaker, one of his immediate priorities would be ensuring strong support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas. He stated that he would work with the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate leadership to advance a resolution backing the Jewish state.
The Speaker vote has exposed fractures within the Republican conference, with some members expressing reservations about Jordan’s candidacy. However, several Republicans, including Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York, have stated they will continue supporting Jordan and believe momentum can build in subsequent rounds.
The House is scheduled to reconvene at 11 a.m. Wednesday for another ballot. With no clear resolution in sight and both parties deeply divided, the chamber faces continued uncertainty over who will lead it in the coming weeks.
LOCK HER UP!' New York AG Letitia James Makes Outrageous Move POLK Against ICE Agents - She's Not Going To Get Away With This
NEW YORK, N.Y. — June 19, 2026
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday the launch of a portal for New Yorkers to submit photos and videos of federal immigration enforcement activities following an ICE raid on Canal Street that resulted in the arrest of nine individuals described as illegal aliens with criminal histories.
In a post on the social media platform X, James stated that her office would “review and investigate any violations of the law” based on submissions from the public. She said every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation and urged those who witnessed or documented ICE activity to share footage with her office for review.
The announcement came amid broader Democratic efforts to monitor ICE operations in multiple cities. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) said the House Oversight Committee plans to launch a “master ICE tracker” on its website to document verified locations of ICE agents. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) claimed during a press conference that ICE agents wrongly detained four U.S. citizens for nearly 24 hours without charges during the Canal Street operation, describing the actions as “lawless terror.”
In San Francisco, which is preparing for increased ICE presence, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) suggested that state and local authorities may arrest federal agents if they violate California law during enforcement operations. Legal experts have noted that the ability of states to prosecute federal officers is limited and generally applies only when agents act outside their legal authority.
James is scheduled to appear in federal court in Virginia on Friday to face charges related to mortgage fraud. She was indicted earlier this month on allegations that she misrepresented a property in Norfolk, Virginia, as a second home on a mortgage application in August 2020. Prosecutors allege the misrepresentation allowed her to obtain a lower interest rate, saving approximately $18,933 over the life of the loan, and that the property was later rented out in violation of the loan terms. The case was referred by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte.
The developments occur as the Trump administration has expanded immigration enforcement operations in several major cities. Critics of the federal actions have raised concerns about potential overreach and the treatment of individuals during raids. Supporters argue the operations target individuals with criminal records and are necessary to enforce federal immigration law.
James’s portal and the proposed congressional tracker have drawn criticism from those who view them as efforts to interfere with or intimidate federal law enforcement officers. Supporters of the initiatives argue they provide transparency and accountability for federal operations conducted within local communities.
The criminal case against James will proceed separately in federal court in Virginia, where she is expected to enter a plea on the mortgage fraud charges.
