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Feb 2022
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RNC Punishes GOP Reps for 1/6 Probe

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The Republican National Committee voted to censure GOP Rep. Liz Cheney & Adam Kinzinger today for their work on the January 6th House select committee. CNN Capitol Hill Reporter Melanie Zanona breaks down the RNC’s motives and what this means for the two Republicans. The RNC’s message is clear – they stand behind former President Donald Trump.  

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