GOP lawmaker makes not-so-veiled threat against Jack Smith Mr Higgins previously threatened FBI Director Chris Wray, telling him ‘your day is coming’ The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
Bipartisan consensus elusive on government retirees' benefits - Roll Call There are renewed signs of life for an overhaul of much-maligned Social Security policies that cut some public workers’ retirement benefits. Roll Call · Nov 28, 2023
Jimmy Kimmel on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s new book: ‘First book she’s ever written or read’ Late-night hosts discuss Greene’s new book, Biden’s mix-up of Taylor Swift and Britney Spears, and more GOP conspiracies about January 6. The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2023
GOPer claims FBI "ghost buses" on Jan. 6 “Your day is coming!” Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., told FBI Director Christopher Wray Salon · Nov 15, 2023
FBI chief bats away bizarre Jan 6 ‘ghost bus’ conspiracy at hearing The bureau’s director Chistopher Wray said he was unfamiliar with the term The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
House heads home after defeat of rule for Iran, spending bills - Roll Call The House left for its Thanksgiving break after a GOP revolt led to the defeat of the rule for floor debate on two pieces of legislation. Roll Call · Nov 15, 2023
Republican praises January 6 attacker’s ‘good faith and core principles’ Louisiana congressman Clay Higgins asks judge to show leniency to Ryan Nichols, charged with assaulting police at US Capitol The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2023
Beer industry enters fray in battle over rum tax benefits - Roll Call The squabble between beer brewers and liquor distillers is putting some new heat on the “rum cover-over.” Roll Call · Nov 9, 2023
Republicans welcome local benefits of climate law despite voting against it Nancy Mace and Marjorie Taylor Greene among those accused of hypocrisy over efforts to gut landmark Inflation Reduction Act The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2023
Anti-doping crusade gives US horse racing final chance to clean up act The high-profile Breeders’ Cup meeting next weekend will be the first since the new measures on drugs and track safety The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
US Republican hardliners heap pressure on McCarthy despite impeachment push House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces pressure from right-wing lawmakers over impeachment, looming government shutdown. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023
Boebert's "BS apology" to Uvalde victim Boebert apologized for the "appearance" of "disrespecting a child" Salon · Jul 25, 2023
GOP holdouts on spending bills score dozens of earmarks - Roll Call Seven Republicans who demanded deeper cuts before they'd support spending bills will share $123 million worth of earmarks. Roll Call · Jul 24, 2023
Illegal border crossings are down. One big reason why is now part of a court fight Biden administration rules have one main legal pathway to seek asylum for migrants already at the border: a mobile app called CBP One. Immigrant advocates and immigration hardliners have objections. WEKU · Jul 19, 2023
Roll Call · Jul 12, 2023 Bipartisan measure aims to thwart cross-border human trafficking - Roll Call Reps. Clay Higgins, R-La., and Lou Correa, D-Calif., have teamed up on legislation to tackle cross-border human trafficking.
Roll Call · Jun 21, 2023 Decrease in border crossings hasn’t slowed Republican criticism - Roll Call A reported decline in unauthorized border crossings in the month since pandemic-era asylum restrictions expired hasn't slowed GOP criticism.
Salon · Jun 13, 2023 Trumpers fear Miami protest "disaster "There are going to be people that come out that don't want to be peaceful," source tells The Daily Beast
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023 Police monitoring online far-right threats and pro-Trump protests with federal indictment: ‘This is war’ Elected officials, Proud Boys, prominent Trump allies and the former president himself escalate incendiary rhetoric ahead of his Miami court date
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023 ‘This is war’: Police monitoring online far-right threats and pro-Trump protests with federal indictment Elected officials, Proud Boys, prominent Trump allies and the former president himself escalate incendiary rhetoric ahead of his Miami court date
WEKU · Jun 12, 2023 Trump's federal indictment will loom large as Congress returns to session Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was elected to the post with Trump's support after 15 contentious rounds of votes, said House Republicans will get to the bottom of the investigation into Trump.
The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2023 Fears that Republicans’ rhetoric after Trump indictment could spark violence ‘An eye for an eye’, said Arizona congressman, while another representative from Louisiana gave militaristic instructions
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023 GOP Congressman’s ‘scary as hell’ tweet seemingly calls for insurrection after Trump indictment A bestselling author on the US militia movement said the congressman may have been calling on supporters to ‘prepare for war’
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 GOP Rep Clay Higgins filmed shoving activist who questioned Lauren Boebert’s divorce The activist said he is considering pressing charges against the congressman
Salon · May 18, 2023 MAGA Republican manhandles protester "Get off me! You're hurting me!" the activist was heard shouting after being grabbed by Rep. Clay Higgins
Axios · May 11, 2023 Trump splits the House Freedom Caucus: "He's going to say whatever he wants" "He's going to say whatever he wants to," said one GOP hardliner.