Dave Boyer
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Kevin McCarthy visiting Donald Trump in Florida to mend fences
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is meeting with former President Donald Trump in Florida on Thursday, hoping to repair divisions in the Republican Party. Published January 28, 2021
Washington, D.C., statehood legislation introduced by Democrats
Congressional Democrats introduced legislation Wednesday to make the District of Columbia the nation's 51st state, hoping Democratic control of the House, the Senate and the White House will overcome Republican opposition. Published January 27, 2021
John Kerry says today’s coal miner is tomorrow’s solar-panel technician
Coal miners would be better off transitioning to jobs building solar panels, President Biden's special envoy for climate change said Wednesday. Published January 27, 2021
Biden hit with same-day lawsuit over ban on oil-and-gas leasing on federal lands
President Biden capped Wednesday his one-two punch on climate, thrusting global warming to the forefront of his administration and suspending new oil-and-gas leases on federal land, despite warnings that his jabs at carbon emissions would knock out jobs and flatten the economy. Published January 27, 2021
White House to ignore questions about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
The White House's official policy on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Georgia Republican and an outspoken foe of President Biden, will be to ignore her. Published January 27, 2021
Biden signs executive order promoting climate change agenda, halts new drilling on federal land
President Biden signed executive orders on Wednesday that require the government to prioritize climate change and "environmental justice" in all federal decisions, and suspended new leases for oil and gas drilling on federal lands, moves that critics say are costing thousands of jobs already in the energy field. Published January 27, 2021
Mark Meadows takes new job with conservative networking group
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is joining a group created by former Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina that serves as a networking hub for conservatives, he said Wednesday. Published January 27, 2021
Donald Trump post-presidency clout puts Republicans on notice, Democrats on high alert
Former President Donald Trump is behaving like he never left office. Published January 26, 2021
Biden moves to reverse housing rules that Trump claimed would ‘save’ suburbs
President Biden took steps on Tuesday to eliminate Trump administration housing rules that former President Donald Trump said would save the suburbs from being "abolished" through affirmative-action regulations. Published January 26, 2021
Matt Gaetz to hold rally in Wyoming to call for ousting Liz Cheney from GOP leadership
The rift in the Republican Party is growing deeper this week as Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, a loyalist of former President Donald Trump, plans a visit to Wyoming's capital to call for ousting Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership post for supporting Mr. Trump's impeachment. Published January 25, 2021
Biden revives Obama’s plan to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
The Biden administration is moving ahead with plans to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, reviving an effort started by former President Barack Obama and stopped by former President Donald Trump. Published January 25, 2021
Rob Portman of Ohio announces he won’t seek third term
Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announced Monday that he won't seek a third term in 2022. Published January 25, 2021
Sarah Sanders to run for Arkansas governor
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to announce on Monday that she's running for governor of Arkansas in 2022, according to people familiar with her plans. Published January 24, 2021
Arizona GOP censures Trump foes Gov. Ducey, Cindy McCain, ex-Sen. Flake
Arizona Republican Party members have censured Gov. Doug Ducey, former Sen. Jeff Flake and Cindy McCain, widow of the late Sen. John McCain, all of whom have clashed with former President Donald Trump. Published January 24, 2021
Trump backs Arizona GOP chair in her successful reelection bid
Kelli Ward won a second term as chairwoman of Arizona's Republican Party on Saturday after receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, his first foray into politics since his term ended. Published January 23, 2021
Lisa Murkowski says she has ‘no desire’ to switch to Democratic Party
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said Friday she will remain in the Republican Party, refuting speculation that she might switch to the Democrats following her criticisms of former President Donald Trump. Published January 22, 2021
Senate Republicans’ vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial may spur his departure from party
Former President Donald Trump is not attempting to form a "Patriot Party" to challenge establishment Republicans, but he might pursue that option if Senate Republicans vote to convict him in an impeachment trial, a senior Trump adviser said Thursday. Published January 21, 2021
Trump picks S.C. lawyer for impeachment trial: Report
Former President Donald Trump will be represented by South Carolina lawyer Butch Bowers in a Senate impeachment trial, according to several reports. Published January 21, 2021
Marjorie Taylor Greene files articles of impeachment against Biden
Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she filed articles of impeachment on Thursday against President Biden on his first full day in office, as promised. Published January 21, 2021
Industry, unions warn of job losses as Biden freezes drilling permits on federal lands
President Biden promised during the campaign to create "millions of good-paying jobs" with his green-energy plan, but so far thousands of jobs have been threatened by his orders targeting the oil-and-gas sector. Published January 21, 2021
