The scrutiny of the conservative Florida Republican stems from the Trump-era Justice Department’s investigation into a Gaetz political ally, who was indicted last year and has pleaded not guilty to a number of federal crimes.
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Democrats seek government records in deadly Capitol riot probe
Hopes for a bipartisan, independent commission to study the attack are fading as Republicans have rejected the proposal.
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As senators debate voting rights act, Republicans try to make it hard to vote in many states
Despite no evidence of widespread fraud, Republicans are making their calls for restrictions under the banner of ‘voting integrity.’
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Some Republicans unhappy with Trump want to chart a new course – maybe a new party
Evan McMullin, a former chief policy director to the Republican Conference who challenged Trump as an independent in 2016, helped organize the virtual meeting.
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Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus
Grassley announced earlier Tuesday that he was quarantining after being exposed to the virus, and his office said he was showing no symptoms.
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Leonard Pitts: Republicans enabled Trump for four years. Now they’re slinking away?
America is a nation of second chances, but betrayed voters are entitled to hold elected officials accountable.
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Republicans see ‘grim’ Senate map and edge away from Trump
GOP strategists say the distancing reflects a startling erosion of support over a brutal 10-day stretch for the president.
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Donald Trump Jr. fires up a crowd in Auburn
The president’s eldest son made a quick campaign stop Thursday at Rolly’s Diner.
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Senate GOP struggles to unify behind coronavirus relief bill amid dispute over DeVos education policy
The dispute is creating headaches at the beginning of a four-week sprint, when lawmakers are hoping to unify behind a coronavirus relief package.
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Four people at RNC in Charlotte test positive for coronavirus, county says
The disclosures come after county health officials raised concerned about a lack of social distancing and mask wearing during the business meeting of the RNC in Charlotte on Monday.