### Democrats Demand Testimony from DHS Secretary Noem Over Staffer Detainment

Top Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are calling on Chairman Jim Jordan to denounce the detainment of a Congressional aide by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The incident in question involved a staff member for Representative Jerry Nadler being handcuffed at Nadler's district office. This took place amid protests outside an immigration courthouse located in the same building. DHS asserted that the staffer was briefly detained as part of a broader security check to protect federal workers, a justification that has not satisfied the Democrats.

In a letter sent to Jordan, Representative Jamie Raskin, the current top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, and Nadler argued that the detainment is part of a broader trend of intimidating actions by the Trump administration. They urged Jordan to call DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to testify about her department's conduct. "These types of intimidation tactics are completely unwarranted and cannot be tolerated," the Democrats wrote. They condemned the incident as a "deeply troubling disregard for proper legal boundaries" and called for Jordan to take a stand against this perceived assault on the separation of powers and the safety of Congressional members and their staff.

Meanwhile, another issue causing friction within the Democratic Party revolves around committee assignments and the age of party leadership. Congressman Mike Quigley, who lost his coveted position on the House Appropriations subcommittee on Transportation-HUD, has openly criticized senior party leaders for reclaiming influential roles after stepping down from top leadership posts. Highlighting concerns about succession and opportunity, Quigley argued that once leaders have had their moment, they should step aside to allow for fresh perspectives.

This internal debate came into sharper focus after Rep. Jim Clyburn and Rep. Steny Hoyer, both seasoned Democrats, assumed key committee roles, effectively sidelining younger members. Quigley, along with others, has voiced that such practices stifle younger talent within the party and call for a rethink of leadership dynamics and committee assignments.

As these internal dynamics unfold, Republicans in the Senate are preparing to discuss President Donald Trump’s forthcoming "one, big, beautiful bill" in a closed-door meeting. The session is intended to align GOP senators on the various components of the tax and spending package, which is expected to advance later this month. Senator John Barrasso noted that the meeting would provide a platform for committee chairs to present their legislative pieces and ensure compliance with the reconciliation process rules.