New Mexico Representative Melanie Stansbury issued an apology after traffic congestion and a police motorcade prevented her from reaching the House floor in time for a scheduled vote.
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New Mexico Representative Melanie Stansbury issued an apology after traffic congestion and a police motorcade prevented her from reaching the House floor in time for a scheduled vote.
But, this is not the end — it is just the beginning,’ Rep. Melanie Stansbury apologized in a video for missing the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote, blaming rush-hour traffic and a police motorcade near the Capitol. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., said she could "literally see the Capitol" as she drove up Independence Avenue, and she called her staff to let the House floor know she was delayed.
The Independent reported the story as "Democrat roasted for blaming missing vote for Hegseth’s impeachment on traffic." Fox News reported the story as "Dem rep blames 'horrific' traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: 'I am so sorry'."
3 sources have covered this story, including The Independent, Fox News and Just the News. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 9 hours ago.
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Left 1Center 0Right 2No center outlets yet.
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Who carried it, in order
- FirstJust the NewsNov 11, 7:00 PM ET · United StatesRight
- +14hFox NewsNov 12, 8:48 AM ET · United StatesRight
- +15hThe IndependentNov 12, 10:11 AM ET · United KingdomLeft
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[01] VerifiedCore event reported by 3 independent outlets across the spectrum.
[02] DisputedKey facts present in mainstream desks; corroboration thin from wires.
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