Summary
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski revealed the U.S. Senate is receiving an unprecedented 1,600 calls per minute, overwhelming its phone system.
The surge follows Trump’s aggressive policy moves, including dismantling DEI initiatives and enlisting Elon Musk in government operations.
Many calls demand Democrats “fight harder” despite their limited power in a Republican-controlled Congress.
Lawmakers compare the volume to past crises like the Oct. 7 attack, Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing, and Trump’s impeachments.
We need a five party system.
The real lesson in all this is how paralyzed (by design) we the people are in this moment. There’s no pressure because the two parties break bread together when the cameras are off.
Term limits for congress Outlaw lobbyism Aggressively prosecute insider trading by congress (and their family members)
All of this takes ethics and morals though. We’re fucked.