The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plans are not final, noted that President Kevin McCarthy, a longtime Trump ally and close friend, “fully supports and pushes people to be aggressive here.”

Bragg himself is in the GOP’s crosshairs, though it’s unclear if he’ll be called up immediately. “You should come testify before Congress,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) told us and other reporters, launching a long tirade about “false charges” meant to be “used in Democratic ads” against Trump.

Greene is not alone: ​​“This is a [George] Soros-backed, crazy, left-wing prosecutor… and he’s doing this purely political farce,” Jordan told POLITICO. (Note that Bragg told his employees over the weekend that he “would not tolerate attempts to intimidate our office or threaten the rule of law in New York.”)

Jordan did not respond to questions about whether he would subpoena Bragg. Even if he does, it’s almost impossible to imagine Bragg or his subordinates answering questions about an ongoing investigation or prosecution. While Republicans could threaten to hold him in contempt of Congress, the Justice Department is unlikely to bring charges in a partisan dispute.

Regardless, Trump’s future will remain a major point of contention as House Republicans close in on the major political issues facing the country. As Republican lawmakers geared up for sessions on border security, the ongoing banking scare, public safety and the looming debt deadline, Trump kept venting on Truth Socialcalling on Bragg to “HOLD LIABLE FOR THE CRIME OF ‘INTERFERENCE IN A PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.'”

In a way, it’s a back-to-the-future moment for Republicans who spent years dodging questions about the Trump controversy, and could well be doing so for months or years. And yet, for many of them, it’s still a bummer. “Once again, his ego gets in the way and he feels the need to suck the oxygen out of the room,” said a senior House Republican aide.

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Manhattan DA Bragg says staff safety ‘top priority’ after Trump urged protests

Lamar High School is closed due to a shooting on campus, according to Arlington ISD.

The district says the shooting occurred off school grounds where two students were injured and are receiving medical attention.

According to the department, the suspected shooter was arrested. No information was immediately available on what led up to this incident, but surrounding schools do not appear to be affected.

APD says the scene is safe and the suspected shooter is in custody, but the campus remains closed.

AISD urges parents, students, and community members to stay off campus while APD conducts its investigation.

Once the lockdown is cleared, all students and staff inside the building will be sent home for the remainder of the day.

This story is developing and will be updated as we learn more.

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