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Tennessee GOP congressman was 'mistaken' on college degree

Tennessee U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles says he was “mistaken” when he said he graduated with an international relations degree after a local news outlet raised questions over whether the Republican had embellished his education

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

GOP congressman apologises for claiming he was a trained economist – after taking one class in which he got a C

“What it shows is the level of deception that he is willing to participate in in order to get elected to the United States Congress — and that’s disturbing” said a former Tennessee Republican Party political director

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

How the US reacted to Biden’s visit to Ukraine

Far-right US lawmakers criticise the president’s trip to Kyiv, arguing that Biden should prioritise domestic issues.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023

These 21 House members didn't vote for Kevin McCarthy. Here's what they want

McCarthy is still short of the votes he needs to be speaker, and it's because of a staunch, anti-establishment, intransigent far-right group that wants government to do a lot less.

WEKU · Jan 5, 2023

Late-night talks yield no breakthrough in speaker battle - Roll Call

A few of Kevin McCarthy's opponents say they’ll never vote for him, while others have continued negotiating with the California Republican.

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2023

Opponents deny McCarthy speaker’s gavel on first vote - Roll Call

Opposition from fellow Republicans denied Kevin McCarthy the role of House speaker on the first roll call vote in the 118th Congress.

Roll Call · Jan 3, 2023

Right-wing demand list further complicates McCarthy's speaker bid

The letter comes from 7 Republicans who haven't made their positions on McCarthy known.

Axios · Dec 9, 2022

Voters choosing new rep in redrawn Nashville district

Tennesseans are choosing whether far-right conservative Andy Ogles or Democratic state Sen. Heidi Campbell will represent Nashville's newly carved up congressional district

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Cruz lambasts Democrats as he stumps for Ogles in Tennessee

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday lambasted Democrats’ leadership on inflation, crime and foreign policy as he urged Tennessee voters to send Republican Andy Ogles to Congress

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Kansas Digest, 1pm update

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The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022