Jonathan Jackson

Rep. Jonathan Jackson warns that Trump administration policies toward Haiti, Venezuela, and Cuba risk worsening Caribbean instability by ending Haitian Temporary Protected Status, maintaining sanctions on Venezuela, and applying pressure on Cuba. He advocates for greater transparency in US policy toward Venezuela and highlights the region's destabilization risks.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he and Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson engaged in a tense exchange regarding the U.S.-Cuba situation. Waltz criticized Jackson's question as 'absolute propaganda.'

Rep. Pramila Jayapal received death threats after meeting with Cuban leaders to discuss fuel shortages and US sanctions, which she believes have not been effective. Jayapal defended her actions as part of her job as a member of Congress. She is working on legislation to address negative impacts of US foreign policy toward Cuba.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation before a House Ethics Committee recommendation has prompted Democratic lawmakers to express regret over their vote to expel George Santos, citing due process concerns. Some Democrats now question the fairness of expelling members before criminal convictions, while Rep. Nancy Mace plans to push for Cory Mills' expulsion despite ongoing investigations.