The top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee tried making some good trouble this morning. Her counterpart on the House Agriculture Committee wasn’t thrilled.
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) led a walkout of a joint hearing between the two panels focused on the regulation of crypto markets. Her objection technically changed the hearing into a roundtable, per House rules. It also drew an indirect rebuke from Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.).
“I'm here because I think we need to be engaged and part of the discussion," said Craig, who didn’t leave the room with Waters. "We have a responsibility to be here and be part of the solution."
Craig is running for the Senate seat that opened up after Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) announced she’s not running for reelection in 2026.
