CNN: These are the lawmakers calling for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's expulsion, censure or other punishment

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As of Friday evening, at least 50 House lawmakers have signed onto a resolution to be introduced by Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez calling for Greene's expulsion from Congress. Under the Constitution, the House of Representatives has the power to expel any member with a two-thirds vote, but it's unlikely Greene will be forced to give up her seat. Republicans control just under half…

Washington Post: The GOP is self-policing...further to the right

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If Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) is successful in his mission, the sixth representative to be ousted from the Chamber will be Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene’s history as a conspiracy theorist was well-known before her election, with her explicit advocacy of the QAnon movement leading to unusual scrutiny of a freshman legislator. Since Greene was sworn in, a number of new…

Fox News: Dem rep plans to introduce a resolution to expel Marjorie Taylor Greene

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez on Wednesday announced that he plans to introduce a resolution to expel the controversial Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress, accusing Greene of previously supporting calls for "political violence" and advocating "extremism and sedition." The resolution would require the support of two-thirds of the members of the House to pass.  Full Article

Politico: California Playbook

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GOMEZ VS. GREENE — Rep. Jimmy Gomez drafts resolution to oust Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress, by POLITICO’s Matthew Choi: The California Democrat announced on Wednesday that he planned to introduce a resolution to oust the conspiracy-theory-peddling Republican from Georgia after recent news reports revealed that Greene had previously called for violence against Democrats…

Punchbowl News: What should the leadership do about MTG?

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) plans to offer a motion to expel Greene, although whether it ever comes up for a vote is still unclear. “Her very presence in office represents a direct threat against elected officials and staff who serve our country, and it is with their safety in mind, as well as the security of our institutions and public servants across our country, that I call on my…

AP: GOP tested anew by Georgia congresswoman's Facebook activity

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Still, there’s greater pressure on political leaders to address extremism after a pro-Trump mob staged a deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez announced Wednesday night that he was readying a resolution to expel Greene from Congress because of her past social media activity. In a statement to Axios, a spokesman for House Republican…

Talking Points Memo: Dem Rep. to Introduce Resolution to Expel GOPer Who Endorsed Violence Against Pelosi, Obama

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) announced on Wednesday night that he would be introducing a resolution to have Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) expelled from the House following revelations that the Republican had endorsed Facebook comments calling for violence against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and former President Barack Obama. Full Article

MSNBC: GOP's Greene's faces backlash over radical new revelations

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) yesterday called on Greene to resign or face expulsion. Similarly, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) announced plans to introduce a resolution to expel Greene from the House. As best as I can tell, no Republican members rallied to her defense, but House GOP leaders didn't rush to condemn Greene, either. Full Article

Washington Post: A reporter tried to ask Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene about her false claims. The journalist was threatened with arrest.

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WRCB and Aldis did not immediately respond to a request for comment late Wednesday. As Greene led the town hall in Dalton on Wednesday, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) announced he planned to introduce a resolution to remove the Georgia congresswoman from office. “Such advocacy for extremism and sedition not only demands her immediate expulsion from Congress, but it also…