Overview
- The House rejected a Democratic motion to send the matter to the Ethics Committee in a 213–214 vote, clearing the way for floor consideration later this week.
- Republicans, led by Rep. Ralph Norman, filed a privileged resolution to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett and remove her from the House Intelligence Committee.
- Documents provided by Epstein’s estate to the House Oversight Committee show Epstein suggested lines of questioning to Plaskett during Michael Cohen’s February 2019 testimony.
- Plaskett’s office said she received texts during the hearing from staff, constituents and members of the public, including Epstein, and noted she later donated his campaign contributions.
- Democratic leaders argue the issue warrants an Ethics Committee review, with Rep. Jamie Raskin defending Plaskett’s conduct, and reporting does not allege criminal wrongdoing in the texts.