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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Speaker Johnson Appoints Trump Loyalists to Intel Committee

House Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed Trump loyalists Reps. Scott Perry and Ronny Jackson to the House Intelligence Committee, granting them oversight of the U.S. intelligence community. Both Perry and Jackson have controversial backgrounds, including Perry's involvement in promoting false election fraud claims and Jackson's demotion following allegations of inappropriate behavior. The appointments have drawn criticism from some Democrats and former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, who called the move "insane."

via The Washington Post|

#house-intelligence-committee #mike-johnson #politics

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Ohio Senate Primary: GOP Establishment Battles Trump Loyalists as Moreno Leads by 9 Points"

The Ohio Senate primary has turned into a battleground between Trump loyalists and traditional conservatives, with three candidates vying for the chance to unseat Democratic incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown. The race has seen endorsements from prominent GOP figures, including former President Donald Trump, and has become a divisive proxy battle between Trump loyalists and the state's more establishment Republicans. The primary is crucial as Republicans aim to take control of the Senate, with the Ohio Senate race being one of the top targets for the party.

via CBS News|

#gop-endorsements #ohio #politics

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"House Republicans intensify scrutiny of Jan. 6 amidst pressure from Greene and Trump loyalists"

House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, are intensifying their focus on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, with Johnson releasing security footage and Greene calling for a new select committee to investigate the bipartisan panel that probed the attack. Some Republicans continue to defend those prosecuted for their involvement, while others promote unfounded conspiracy theories about undercover federal agents. The renewed focus highlights the continued influence of former President Trump on the party, but also poses risks for Republicans in battleground districts. Despite concerns about misrepresentation of the footage, Republicans are determined to provide transparency and allow the public to draw their own conclusions.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#capitol-attack #gop #house-republicans