The Wyoming Republican will be one of two lawmakers on the nine-member panel to deliver an opening statement at the committee’s first public hearing Tuesday.
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The recommendation will change guidance by the agency in May saying that vaccinated individuals did not have to wear masks indoors or out because of protection afforded by vaccines.
The vacancy stemmed from the February death of Rep. Ron Wright, whose widow Susan was endorsed by Trump but who has lagged in fundraising and campaigning.
Fiery comments before Capitol breach are not “within the scope of employment” or protected from lawsuits, Justice Dept. says.
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The four-term senator, known as a conservative as well as a pragmatist, died after suffering serious injuries in a bicycling accident. He had retired from the Senate in January.
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“Enough is enough — this whole circus must end,” Robb Pitts, the chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, said about Trump’s continued baseless claims that the election was stolen.
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Blue counties are also more heavily vaccinated, on average.
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Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) took his own party to task.
The genial, low-key conservative served in the Senate for four terms and was chairman of two committees critical to domestic policy.
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It's an ecosystem in which his false election claims spread unchecked.
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The warrant against Rep. Philip Cortez, who has returned to D.C., is only enforceable in Texas.
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