Plaque honoring Jan 6 cops quietly installed at US Capitol in early hours of morning The plaque appeared on the building’s west front almost three years after its installation was ordered by Congress The Independent UK · Mar 7
Lauren Boebert slams disgraced Tony Gonzales and GOP colleagues who voted against sexual misconduct transparency bill Boebert criticized Gonzales for opposing the measure, saying it shields misconduct, and reiterated that she had urged him to resign or suspend his campaign, which he did The Independent UK · Mar 7
Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay Visitors to the Capitol in Washington now have a visible reminder of the siege there on Jan. 6, 2021, and the officers who fought and were injured that day The Independent UK · Mar 7
MAGA superfan James Woods says he’s leaving the Republican Party Woods’ decision comes amid a split in the Republican Party between lawmakers wary of risky investigations and conservatives who want a tougher approach against Democrats The Independent UK · Mar 7
Republicans switch focus to Pam Bondi with subpoena after Kristi Noem’s ousting: report ‘I just think it’s time to get some answers,’ one GOP lawmaker said. ‘She’s in the batter’s box’ The Independent UK · Mar 7
GOP nightmare erupts as prominent Florida party figure and student leaders caught in racist chat scandal The leaked chats show everything from the usage of slurs to suggestions of incredible violence. We Got This Covered · Mar 7
Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley files to run for reelection as an independent Kiley's colleagues are confused by the move, with one saying they "hope to God he will" stay in the GOP conference. Axios · Mar 7
Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown The Independent UK · Mar 6
Disgust over ‘frightened’ Republican lawmaker going anonymous to warn of Trump triggering Iran ‘doomsday scenario’ A GOP lawmaker was called out for remaining anonymous to criticize Trump on Iran The Independent UK · Mar 6
Why J.D. Vance Is a Risky Bet for Republicans in 2028 Vance's support for unpopular policies could spell trouble for the GOP in 2028. But this could be a good thing for the party's future, says Jonah Goldberg. Reason · Mar 6
Meet Don Huffines, the self-funding tea party activist who won the GOP Texas comptroller primary The former state senator from Dallas challenged Gov. Greg Abbott from the right four years ago. He’s now in line to oversee the $1 billion voucher program championed by the governor. The Texas Tribune · Mar 6
Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Re-Election Bid Following Affair Scandal Admission Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales announces his departure from politics following an affair scandal and ongoing House Ethics probe. International Business Times UK · Mar 6
House members vying for Senate face conundrum with Iran votes So far Republican lawmakers have mostly lined up to support Trump including the House members seeking Senate seats. Roll Call · Mar 6
Texas lawmaker ends re-election bid after admitting to affair with ex-staffer Republican congressman Tony Gonzales had repeatedly denied affair with former aide who later died by suicide The Guardian - US · Mar 6
Axios · Mar 6 White House puts red state AI laws under scrutiny State lawmakers eager to tackle AI over concerns about kids, jobs and privacy are facing pushback from the White House.
International Business Times UK · Mar 6 Epstein Files: DOJ Releases 'Mistakenly Withheld' Documents Naming Trump as Bondi Faces Bipartisan Subpoena Five House Republicans join Democrats in a rare bipartisan vote to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Roll Call · Mar 6 Democrats say immigration fight won't ease with Noem's departure The ouster of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared to have no immediate impact on her department's partial shutdown.
Axios · Mar 6 Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid after pressure from GOP leadership to quit race House GOP leadership called on him to quit the race after the Texas Republican admitted to having an affair with a former staffer.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 6 Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid amid pressure over affair scandal The San Antonio Republican was pushed into a runoff in the primary for his border district. Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP members had called on him to exit the race.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Axios · Mar 5 Senate GOP cheers Trump's decision to dump Noem Mullin is "pretty well vetted around here," Majority Leader John Thune said of Noem's replacement.
International Business Times UK · Mar 5 Tony Gonzales Cheating Confession: Texas Congressman Admits Affair with Late Staffer Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales admits to an affair with a former staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, who tragically passed away. Gonzales takes full responsibility for his actions.
The Times of India · Mar 5 Young GOP activists used racial slurs, discussed killing Black Americans in WhatsApp chat: Report A WhatsApp group of young Republicans, led by a local party secretary, reportedly featured hundreds of racial slurs and discussions of murdering Black Americans. Members also hurled antisemitic and misogynistic insults. The group's activities are now under criminal investigation, with party leadership calling for immediate resignations.
Salon · Mar 5 Kristi Noem out at DHS as chaos worsens Trump fires colorful symbol of his immigration crackdown after high-profile killings and alleged affair
The Guardian - US · Mar 5 Florida college Republicans group chat reveals racist texts: ‘Avoid the coloreds like the plague’ In leaked chats, students at Florida International University referenced Nazis and made antisemitic and racist remarks