Prominent Wisconsin Republican Rebukes Fellow GOPers For Baseless Election Attacks

<p>A prominent Wisconsin Republican delivered a stinging rebuke of the state legislature’s “investigation” into the 2020 presidential election results Monday, saying her party should move on from bogus claims of voter fraud for its own good, and for the good of the country. </p> Talking Points Memo

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The Republican Congresswoman Taking on Lauren Boebert

In a world where elected Republicans were not terrified of the most extreme elements of their base, the response to Representative Lauren Boebert’s open Islamophobia would have been swift public condemnation. We do not live in that world. Kevin McCarthy, the leader of the House Republicans, has not denounced Boebert’s comments comparing Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota to a suicide bomber. He knows that scolding her could anger the base, divide his caucus, and threaten his dream of someday being crowned speaker of the House. Other congressional Republicans recognize this…

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Texas Republican leads fight to bring home imprisoned former Marine from Russia

Rep. August Pfluger is leading the effort to bring home a former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed from Russia, where he was sentenced to nine years in prison over assertions that he assaulted a police officer. Mr. Pfluger, Texas Republican, has been in contact with Mr. Reed’s family since he first … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden says Republican stonewalling on debt ceiling risks U.S. default – Reuters

Biden says Republican stonewalling on debt ceiling risks U.S. default  Reuters Reckless and dangerous: Biden calls out Republicans in US debt limit dispute  Firstpost Debt ceiling showdown forces Biden, Schumer to call for urgent action  The Washington Post Biden warns Republicans against blocking debt limit increase  Al Jazeera English Biden accuses Republicans of recklessness in debt ceiling stand-off  Financial Times View Full Coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

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