‘We’re not going to be in this season forever,’ says outgoing Rep. LaTurner One of the youngest Republican members says goodbye to Congress, citing divisions. But “the republic is going to survive,” he says. Roll Call · Dec 19, 2024
Members of Congress croon like Frank Sinatra, bust loose like Chuck Brown - Roll Call Lawmakers showed off their hidden musical talents at an arts education event, with a little help from some friends. Roll Call · Sep 18, 2024
Kansas GOP taps Reddy to face Davids, Schmidt for open seat - Roll Call Republicans in Kansas chose a nominee to take on Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids and for an open seat now held by GOP Rep. Jake LaTurner. Roll Call · Aug 6, 2024
At the Races: Faith in politics - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Apr 25, 2024
Kansas Rep. Jake LaTurner won’t run for third term - Roll Call Rep. Jake LaTurner, a Kansas Republican who is 36, is the latest member of the House to announce that he won’t seek reelection. Roll Call · Apr 18, 2024
Kansas police and a small newspaper are at the center of a 1st Amendment fight after a newsroom raid The newspaper’s publisher, Eric Meyer, says the paper’s aggressive coverage of local police and politics was the impetus for the raid. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15, 2023
A central Kansas police force comes under constitutional criticism after raiding a newspaper A small central Kansas police department is facing a torrent of criticism after it raided the offices of a local newspaper and the home of its publisher and owner The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
A central Kansas police force sparked a firestorm by raiding a newspaper and the publisher’s home The 98-year-old co-owner of a newspaper raided by police died from the stress of the incident, according to son, the paper’s publisher. Press freedom advocates condemned the raid as a violation of the U.S. Constitution. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023
Kansas man convicted of threatening to kill congressman A federal jury has convicted a Kansas man who admitted he threatened to kill a congressman The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Defendant: God issued threat to Kansas lawmaker through me A man has told jurors in his federal criminal trial that a death threat he made against U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner came from God The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023
Man is own lawyer in trial over threat to Kansas lawmaker A man charged with threatening to kill a Kansas congressman has said in federal court that he has a “very religious” defense The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Trial to open for man accused of threatening Kansas lawmaker A criminal trial is set to start in federal court for a northeastern Kansas man charged with threatening to kill one of the state’s congressmen The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
Pompeo goes after Trump while considering presidential bid, says he’s ‘tired of losing’ KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday fired a warning shot at former President Donald Trump, indicating he believed the former president was responsible for the Republican Party losing elections. Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022
Man prosecuted for death threat against Kansas Rep. LaTurner A northeastern Kansas man is facing a felony charge of threating to kill one of the state’s congressmen The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 24, 2022 Josh Hawley says abortion ruling will push people to move states, strengthening the GOP WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley on Friday celebrated the U.S. Supreme court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to abortion, calling it a sweeping decision that would change the shape of American politics for the next decade.
Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022 Supreme Court abortion ruling raises stakes for Kansas voters ahead of August vote The U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade won’t immediately affect Kansas law. But it could soon have a major impact after Kansans vote in August on a high-stakes ballot question.