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McCarthy defends 1/6 audio, House GOP backs 'next speaker'

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy told colleagues he never asked then-President Donald Trump to resign over the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol

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Toyota attacked by anti-Trump group after resuming donations to Republicans who contested 2020 election

The Lincoln Project criticised the car company for donating to politicians who resisted certifying the 2020 election results

The Independent UK

Republicans applaud Kevin McCarthy after he defends Trump’s resignation comments, report says

Leader of House Republicans faces political challenge as he attempts to weather fallout from leaked audio

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Republican can’t list himself as ‘The Patriot’ on ballot, state rules

State lawmaker claims it’s his nickname – but he struggles to spell it and opponent says he doesn’t use it

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Republicans cheer as GOP candidate says Fauci should be executed by firing squad

‘I’m not advocating we kill Anthony Fauci… until he’s convicted of his crimes through a court’ says Oklahoma GOP candidate

The Independent UK

Republicans in Congress give McCarthy standing ovation for defense of leaked audio – as it happened

Kevin McCarthy defends recorded conversations with party leaders about Capitol attack that have threatened his chances of becoming House speaker

The Guardian - US

Carlson calls McCarthy Dem "puppet"

Leaked audio shows McCarthy calling for GOPers to be kicked off Twitter for putting other members "in jeopardy"

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McCarthy accused Republicans of ‘putting people in jeopardy’ after Capitol attack

Leaked recording shows senior House Republican said Florida congressman Matt Gaetz and others put Americans at risk

The Guardian - US

Kevin McCarthy shores up support after leaked audio

Most members of the Republican conference still back him.

Axios

Changing dynamics about crime and politics have wide-ranging influence on Illinois Prisoner Review Board

CHICAGO — When a group of Democratic state senators joined Republicans in rejecting two of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s nominees to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board last month, it became clear that crime has become such a big issue in this year’s elections it is even driving some divisions within the…

Chicago Tribune

Senate Republicans balk on funds related to Biden’s border move - Roll Call

Republicans largely aren’t interested in additional government resources to manage any expected increase of migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border if the Biden administration follows through on a plan to stop pandemic-era border expulsions next month.

Roll Call

Editorial: Truth doesn’t matter to the GOP

Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s obsequious relationship with Donald Trump was in its nascent stages as Trump prepared to assume the presidency in 2017. At a luncheon that January, Trump called McCarthy, the House Republican leader from Bakersfield, California, “My Kevin.” On inauguration day, McCarthy gave Trump a little pep talk during…

Los Angeles Times

Trump drawn to celebrity in weighing midterm endorsements

Republicans hoping to emerge from crowded primaries this year have spent tens of thousands of dollars hiring operatives with ties to former President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Michigan GOP nominates conspiracists

If one wins, "it's easy to imagine Republican electoral losses being overturned," ex-Ted Cruz aide warns

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House 1/6 panel wants to hear from McCarthy after new audio

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol is redoubling its efforts to have GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy appear for an interview

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Kansas District Court judge overturns that state’s new congressional district boundaries

Wyandotte County District Court Judge Bill Klapper struck down Kansas’ enacted congressional map on April 25 for violating the state constitution due to political and racial gerrymandering. Klapper’s ruling stated, “The Court has no difficulty finding, as a factual matter, that Ad Astra 2 is an intentional, effective pro-Republican gerrymander…

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Mitch McConnell is least popular US senator while his chief whip is best liked, new survey reveals

The survey also finds Joe Manchin’s popularity soaring with Republican voters

The Independent UK

Governor to give details on canceled execution next week

Gov. Bill Lee's spokesperson says the Republican will release more details on Monday surrounding why he abruptly canceled the execution of Oscar Smith, delaying his previous plan to reveal the reasons this week

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Biden plans ‘aggressive application of immigration law’ to blunt migrant surge without Trump-era Covid order

Republicans argue that lifting public health orders which barred most migrants from entering the US is akin to opening the border

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Blinken to Address US National Security Strategy Related to China in Coming Weeks

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday he will address in the coming weeks a US national security strategy to deal with the emergence of China as a great power. "I will have an opportunity I think, very soon in the coming weeks to speak publicly and in some…

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Disclosure Digest: Tennessee General Assembly passes donor disclosure bill

On April 21, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed SB1005, a bill creating additional disclosure requirements for 501(c)(4) organizations and candidate committees. The Tennessee Senate passed the bill on April 14, and the legislation now heads to Gov. Bill Lee (R).

Salon

How Trump's "Big Lie" was built

Internal documents show Trumpworld conspiracy theorists knew their claims were disproven, disputed or dubious

The Independent UK

Some Republicans fear a Trump return to an Elon Musk-owned Twitter, reports say

Tesla boss has agreed to buy platform for $44bn and take it private

The Independent UK

Merrick Garland shoots down Republican senator’s questions on ‘racist’ police

Louisiana senator John Kennedy is known for asking Senate witnesses outrageous or absurd questions

The Independent UK

Oklahoma panel says candidate can't be called 'The Patriot'

A Republican Oklahoma lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as “The Patriot” on the ballot can't use that nickname

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