BIZARRE: 20 - What They Never Told You

Ex-Republican lawmaker says family disowned him for criticising Trump

Adam Kinzinger said ‘the Republican Party represents right now a real slide to authoritarianism’

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

3 reasons the House GOP is not any more dysfunctional than the Democrats − even after the prolonged speaker chaos

For many observers, a key takeaway from the recent leadership struggle in the U.S. House is that Democrats skillfully manage their caucus while Republicans are uniquely dysfunctional.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2023

He says he's a moderate Republican, and the party is on a 'slide to authoritarianism'

Adam Kinzinger describes himself as a Republican moderate; something he says is a dying breed in American politics.

WEKU · Oct 30, 2023

New Speaker Mike Johnson blames ‘human heart’ for gun violence

The newly elected speaker also tells Sean Hannity that the House might impeach Joe Biden but he likely will not pursue expelling Rep George Santos (R-NY)

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Whip it good? Not exactly, say Democrats after GOP speaker fight 

Republicans had a little trouble counting. Democratic whips explain what went wrong — and how Nancy Pelosi would never have allowed it.

Roll Call · Oct 27, 2023

Republican divide keeps growing

There are many reasons and rivalries fragmenting the Republicans today, but they can essentially be divided into two main factions: the Reality Caucus and the Chaos Caucus.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023

The Guardian view on America’s new speaker: the right gets its man

Editorial: The US has got its federal government back. But Mike Johnson is not an answer to the nation’s political dysfunction

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Who is Mike Johnson, the new US Republican House speaker?

Mike Johnson was elected as House speaker after three other candidates were unable to secure enough votes.

Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2023

The Maga-fication of congressional Republicans is now complete

Republicans have elected an obscure and extreme Trumpist, Mike Johnson, as speaker of the House

The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2023

(Republican) War Is Over

Plus: Extra credit at Berkeley, 4 percent of Cuba has migrated to the U.S. in the last two years, 20 hours in a kibbutz safe room, and more...

Reason · Oct 26, 2023