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May 2021
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Republicans Admit They're Against Riot C...

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Republicans refuse to back riot commission, say quiet part out loud: "rehashing" it is not good for politics. McCarthy says that he would be willing to testify about January 6 conversation with then President Trump before commission that is likely going nowhere. Trump predictably attacks 35 Republicans who broke with him, GOP leadership by voting in favor of ... Show More
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