Democratic Representative Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey passed away at 65 following a heart attack he suffered in April. Throughout his career, Payne Jr. served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New Jersey’s 10th congressional district. His death has been met with an outpouring of grief and has been described as a profound loss for the state.
Amidst threats by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, Democrats have indicated that they will support Johnson’s retention only if he provides them with something valuable in return. This demand highlights the political maneuvering and negotiations within the House as Democrats seek to influence Johnson’s handling of key issues, such as Ukraine aid.
