Sara Jacobs
Coverage of Sara Jacobs in the Nexus archive.
- Rubio torches Democrat after bizarre hearing questions about his shoes: 'Is this a circus?'
Marco Rubio called a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing 'a circus' after Rep. Sara Jacobs questioned him about shoes received from Donald Trump. The exchange occurred during a contentious hearing where Democratic lawmakers challenged Rubio on Trump's foreign policy decisions, including Iran. Rubio denied Trump's financial interests influenced military actions and criticized the hearing's tone.
- Rubio torches Democrat after bizarre hearing questions about his shoes: 'Is this a circus?'
Marco Rubio called a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing 'a circus' after Rep. Sara Jacobs questioned him about shoes received from Donald Trump. Rubio dismissed the question as irrelevant while Democrats challenged him on Trump administration foreign policy decisions, including Iran conflict handling and potential financial influence on military actions.
- Rubio on who won in Iran after he claimed war is over: "It's a fact"
State Secretary Marco Rubio continues to claim that the war in Iran is over during testimony before lawmakers on Capitol Hill. California Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs asked Rubio about the war with Iran and who won based on Rubio's assessments.
- Hill progressives endorse in a California race tearing at Democrats
The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar in California's 48th District race, but the endorsement has intensified internal Democratic tensions. Former Senator Barbara Boxer and others argue that Campa-Najjar is blocking a more electable candidate in Marni von Wilpert, risking a November lockout where two Republicans could advance. The race has become a battleground over the party's stance on Israel-Gaza issues and candidate electability.
- Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Danger
The Pentagon's top watchdog reports that cuts to civilian harm mitigation efforts under War Secretary Pete Hegseth have severely impaired the US ability to protect civilians in conflict zones. The inspector general found serious deficiencies in implementing the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan. This has led to criticism from lawmakers, including Rep. Sara Jacobs, who call for immediate reversal of these policies.
- Democrats urge Comer to subpoena prediction markets over suspicious trades
A group of seven Democrats sent a letter to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer, asking him to issue subpoenas over suspicious trades on prediction markets relating to the war with Iran. The letter was signed by Democratic Reps. Maggie Goodlander, Sara Jacobs, Seth Magaziner, and others. The investigation aims to look into suspicious trades on prediction markets.
- Push to oust Trump exposes cracks among Democrats on strategy, timing
Congressional Democrats are divided on strategies to remove President Trump, with calls for impeachment and invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him. However, political challenges and lack of consensus among party leaders highlight internal fractures despite shared opposition to Trump's policies.
- Push to oust Trump exposes cracks among Democrats on strategy, timing
Democratic lawmakers are divided on strategies to remove President Trump, with some pushing impeachment and others considering the 25th Amendment. However, both options face significant political and procedural hurdles. Key figures like Schumer and Jeffries advocate for different approaches, highlighting internal Democratic disagreements.
- House Republicans quash Democrats' long-shot attempt to hamstring Trump on Iran
House Republicans blocked a Democratic war powers resolution aimed at preventing President Trump from unilaterally escalating conflict with Iran. The measure, deemed largely symbolic due to Senate and presidential veto hurdles, reflects Democrats' efforts to assert constitutional responsibilities despite procedural challenges.