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Kyle Rittenhouse Was Left Speechless And Fled A Conservative Speaking Event Early After He Was Hit With Some Very Fact Checked Questions
Rittenhouse prematurely ended an appearance at University of Memphis after being shouted down by protesters.
The “Red Wave” Was More Of A Meme Opportunity Than Any Big Political Swing
The force of the red wave became more of a meme than a descriptor for how the midterms went.
All The Messed-Up Things Republicans Have Said About The Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade
Republicans have publicly cheered the decision, even going so far as to call for a national abortion ban.
Republicans Don't Think Undocumented Immigrant Babies Should Get Formula Over Americans
Republican lawmakers say sending baby formula amid a nationwide shortage to feed undocumented immigrant infants is "unconscionable."
Republicans Don’t Have To Win Jan. 6 Subpoena Challenges To Run Down The Clock
A judge dismissed the RNC’s claims against the Jan. 6 committee, but paused the effect of his ruling while the GOP pursues an appeal.
Republicans Have Focused On The Leak Rather Than Talking About Abortion
“Liberals want to rip the blindfolds off of lady justice,” McConnell said. “The want to override impartiality with intimidation. They want to elevate mob rule over the rule of law.”
Republicans Have Picked An Election Denier To Run Michigan’s Elections
Kristina Karamo, who has falsely said that Donald Trump won the 2020 election, is now the Republican nominee for Michigan secretary of state.
Florida Republicans Dissolved Disney's Self-Government Agreement Over The Company's LGBTQ Support
The move is the latest escalation between Florida Republicans and the company after it spoke out against the "don't say gay" bill.
Disney Opposed Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Republicans Want To End Its State Privileges.
Republicans in the Florida Senate advanced a bill Wednesday to revoke an incentive that allows Disney to self-govern.
The Right’s Political Strategy Against LGBTQ People Is Just Repackaging Anger About Masks And Critical Race Theory
“They’ve stopped trying to pretend that they’re doing anything other than coming after LGBTQ people because they don’t like us.”
Ketanji Brown Jackson Reminded Republicans They Could Fix The Range Of Grievances They Aired
“Congress makes political decisions,” Jackson told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Republicans Cautiously Laid Out Their Attacks On Ketanji Brown Jackson While Democrats Praised Her Historic Nomination
Both parties praised Jackson as an impressive nominee while previewing the political battle that will play out in future hearings.
Florida Republicans Are Creating An Office Of Election Crimes As Trump's Fraud Claims Continue To Spread
The bill comes as Republicans continue to prop up Donald Trump’s lies about election fraud.
Wisconsin Republicans Paid $676,000 For A Trump-Supporting Ex-Judge To Tell Them To Decertify The 2020 Election, Which They Cannot Do
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos hired a former judge to investigate the 2020 election following pressure from Donald Trump and his supporters.
CPAC Republicans Are All In For Trump After He Hinted At Running In 2024
“Nothing’s faded for the president,” Jim McLaughlin said while announcing that Donald Trump won the conference's straw poll.
A Judge Questioned If Jan. 6 Plea Deals Contributed To Republicans Calling The Attack “Legitimate Political Discourse”
It’s not the first time Chief Judge Beryl Howell has questioned prosecutors’ decision to let defendants plead guilty to a petty offense.
Republicans Are Changing State Medical Board Rules So It’s Easier For Doctors To Prescribe Hydroxychloroquine And Ivermectin
Republicans in state legislatures across the country are pushing, and in some cases passing, bills that limit medical boards’ authority over COVID treatments.
President Joe Biden Didn’t Expect Republicans To Obstruct His Agenda
“What are they for? Name me one thing they’re for,” Biden said on Wednesday.
Biden Made His Most Forceful Rebuke Of Republicans Yet Over Voting Rights, But There’s Still No Progress On Reforms
Joe Biden’s speech in Georgia was “stirring,” but the two major voting rights bills are still far from becoming law.
Throwback To All The Politicians Who Tried To Gaslight America, As If We Didn’t Watch The Capitol Insurrection With Our Own Eyes
"You would actually think it was a normal tourist visit."
Republicans Bailed On Congress’s Capitol Riot Commemorations. Except For…Dick Cheney?
Democrats, at least for a minute, are very happy to shake Dick Cheney's hand.
Democrats Say They Learned From Obamacare And Are Designing Childcare Programs That Republicans Can’t Say No To
Republican governors have spent a decade warring against Affordable Care Act provisions. Democrats are trying to prevent a repeat for their new childcare programs.
A Group Of Republicans Could Briefly Shut Down The Government Over Vaccine Mandates
The House Freedom Caucus is pleading with Senate Republicans to use procedural leverage to delay government funding in a war against Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates.
“Succession” Mocks Republicans And Asks — Seriously — Connor Roy For President?
Sunday night’s satire of the symbiotic relationship between right-wing media and Republican politicians is based firmly in reality, star Alan Ruck (Connor Roy) told BuzzFeed News.
Some Republicans Keep Praising Kyle Rittenhouse
A cohort of Republicans rushed to praise Rittenhouse after he was found not guilty of murder.
7 Republicans Who Were In DC On Jan. 6 Won Elections This Week
Another seven Republican candidates who went to Trump’s rally on Jan. 6 or marched to the Capitol lost their races.
Republican Glenn Youngkin Won Virginia's Governor Race In An Early Warning Sign For Democrats
Former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe's loss in a state Joe Biden won big in 2020 shows how tricky the midterms could be for Democrats.
At Least 13 Republicans Who Participated In Jan. 6 Are Running For Office Next Week
Many more people who were a part of the insurrection will be on the ballot in 2022.
Republicans Are Laying The Groundwork For Endless Election “Audits” That Go Long Past Trump
Election integrity advocates are deeply worried about a bill in Texas that would make it easy for any losing candidate to force an audit long after an election is over.
Trump Keeps Promoting Democrats In Races Against Republicans Who Speak Out Against Him
Trump invited Stacey Abrams, a former Democratic candidate for governor, to replace Republican Gov. Brian Kemp during a rally in Georgia.
Pennsylvania Republicans Are Subpoenaing Millions Of Voters’ Personal Information To Determine "Whether Or Not They Exist"
Pennsylvania Republicans are joining in on the pro-Trump audit craze, as Democrats vow to take to them to court.
Pennsylvania Republicans' Attempts At A 2020 Election "Audit" Are Off To An Awkward Start
The state’s first hearing featured testimony about an audit backed by Trump supporters that didn’t actually find any election issues.
Arizona's Election “Audit” Isn’t Done, But Two Trump-Supporting Republicans Are Just Declaring Victory For Him Anyway
There’s no end to the Arizona audit in sight. But with other Trump backers looking to take up audits of their own, some are ready to just call it a win.
Most Of Texas's Congressional Republicans Are Silent On Their State's New Abortion Law
Just 4 out of 25 officials responded to questions, and many of the most vocal anti-abortion advocates were silent about the 6-week ban.
Liz Cheney And Adam Kinzinger Blasted Their Party As The Only Republicans On The House Jan. 6 Committee
“I think it's a disgrace,” Cheney said of Republican leaders who now aren't acknowledging what happened during the Capitol insurrection.
Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory To Win Back The House In 2022
The far right has hammered away at the narrative that critical race theory is radical and anti-white. And now Republicans are using that story to try to win midterm elections.
Wisconsin Republicans Said They'd Hire Three Former Cops To Investigate The 2020 Election. It’s Not At All Clear What They Are Doing.
The identity of one of the investigators isn't even known.
These Republicans Voted Against Juneteenth. They Still Closed Their Offices On Friday.
BuzzFeed News made calls and in-person visits to the offices of the 14 Republicans who voted against Juneteenth. Not everyone was home.
5 Republicans Who've Visited Arizona's Nonsense Election Audit Also Went To Washington On Jan. 6
The five Republicans all say they did not go into the Capitol on Jan. 6, but their presence in Arizona shows the staying power of the "Stop the Steal" lie.
A Republican Lawmaker Was Expelled From Oregon’s Legislature For Helping Armed Extremists Breach The State Capitol
Rep. Mike Nearman was kicked out of Oregon’s House of Representatives after a bipartisan vote of 59–1. He was the only no vote.
Listen: This Is Why Lil Nas X’s Success Matters So Much
“I’m amazed that someone as young as him was able to overcome this hurdle, when it comes to sticking to what your true self is—and figuring out how to balance this with this oppressive force in your life.”
Beto O'Rourke And Texas Democrats Are Demanding An Investigation Into The True Death Count Of The Winter Storm
No Republicans returned requests for comment.
Senate Republicans Killed A Commission To Investigate The Jan. 6 Attacks
Republicans successfully blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel that would have investigated the circumstances of Trump supporters attacking the Capitol.
Alleged Capitol Rioters Are Telling Judges They Shouldn't Be Tried In DC Because Of "Cancel Culture"
Lawyers with conservative ties are leaning into politically themed defense strategies.
Capitol Police Officers Begged Congress To Investigate The Insurrection And Called Out Republicans For Downplaying The Violence
"It is inconceivable that some of the Members we protect, would downplay the events of January 6th," members of the force said in a statement.
With Liz Cheney Pushed Aside, Trump's Control Of His Party Is Clear. Republicans Don't Know How Long It Will Last.
Loyalty to Trump remains a prerequisite to rise through the Republican Party, with Rep. Liz Cheney only the latest to fall.
Republicans Removed Liz Cheney From Leadership For Refusing To Bow To Trump
"I will do everything I can to ensure the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office," Cheney said after being stripped of power by her party.
The NRA Has Imploded, But Republicans Are Ready To Hold The Line On Gun Control Without Them
After a spike in mass shootings, Democrats are once again trying to tighten gun laws. The NRA may be effectively gone, but its messages still stand in the way.
Listen: Lil Nas X’s “Montero” Empowers Black Queer Kids By Flipping Religion On Its Head
“I’m amazed that someone as young as him was able to overcome this hurdle, when it comes to sticking to what your true self is, and walking in that—and figuring out how to balance this with this oppressive force in your life.”
Listen: My Friend Wants My Husband To Be Her Sperm Donor--What Do I Do?
“On the one hand your friend says your husband would just be a sperm donor—but then she suggests your kids could be siblings. It’s hard to imagine that happening without your husband being involved.”
Democrats And Republicans Alike Are Talking About Breaking Down Big Tech Monopolies
Politicians in Congress are talking about returning to the days of robust anti-monopoly enforcement.
These 7 Republicans Voted To Convict Donald Trump For Inciting The Deadly Capitol Riot
The remaining 43 Republican senators voted to acquit Trump in his second impeachment trial.
Republicans Voted to Acquit Trump For The Deadly Capitol Attack, Tying The Party To His Violence For Years To Come
At the end of Trump’s second impeachment trial, the Republican Party chose him, political violence, delusional conspiracy theories, and armed racist militias over “law and order.”
Listen: We Can All Breathe A Sigh Of Relief—The Woman Who Put Gorilla Glue In Her Hair Is Finally Unstuck
“I think most of us were surprised Tessica still had hair by the end of it. She’s definitely come out with more hair than any of us expected her to have.”
Republicans Were Shaken By Dramatic Riot Footage But Still Say Trump Isn’t Responsible
“Senators are, you know, pretty analytical ... so it doesn't affect me in terms of how I feel about the president's culpability,” Sen. Kevin Cramer said.
11 Republicans Voted With Democrats To Kick Marjorie Taylor Greene Off Of Her House Committees
In a speech to the House, Greene said she no longer believes in the QAnon conspiracy theory and asked that her past statements not be held against her.
Democrats Will Force Republicans To Go On The Record About Their Support For Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Greene has supported the QAnon mass delusion, said the Parkland school shooting was a “false flag” operation, and liked posts calling for Democrats to be executed.
Republicans Are Optimistic About A Bipartisan COVID Aid Deal, While Democrats Plan To Pass A Bill With Or Without Them
The two sides say they will continue to negotiate a deal, even though Democrats are starting work on a backup plan to bypass Republicans altogether.
Mitch McConnell And 44 Republican Senators Voted To Block Trump’s Impeachment Trial
Trump’s impeachment trial will go ahead, but Republicans overwhelmingly signaled they will vote to acquit him.
One Of The Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Trump Is Already Under Pressure Back Home
Former NFL player Anthony Gonzalez knows conservatives are “furious” with him, but he’s mad that Trump “was nowhere to be found” as rioters stormed the Capitol.
Trump Has Been Impeached. Now Mitch McConnell Will Have To Pick A Side.
Whether or not Donald Trump will be banned from running for office ever again essentially sits with one person: Mitch McConnell. “If he publicly says he will impeach, then the dam breaks.”
A Member Of Congress Risked A Confrontation With Rioters To Avoid Sheltering With Her Maskless Republican Colleagues
“Maybe I could fight off or run from rioters, but I wouldn't be able to see the virus as it was coming toward me,” Rep. Stacey Plaskett told BuzzFeed News.
Trump Has Become The First President Ever To Be Impeached Twice, This Time For Inciting A Deadly Insurrection
Ten Republicans joined Democrats in voting to impeach Trump again. His Senate trial is expected to begin next week.
Three Democrats Now Have COVID-19 After Republicans Refused To Wear Masks During The Capitol Attack
At least six Republican members of Congress could be seen in video footage refusing to take a face mask while sheltering with their colleagues during the insurrection.
Republicans Are Still Trying To Keep Trump In Power Even After He Incited A Deadly Insurrection
West Virginia Rep. Alex Mooney prevented Democrats from passing a bill asking Vice President Pence to remove Trump from office on behalf of his Republican colleagues.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Speech Comparing The Capitol Riots To Nazi Germany Gave Me Chills
"President Trump is a failed leader. He will go down in history as the worst president ever."
Republicans Are Calling For “Unity” After They Voted To Try To Overturn The Election Following The Deadly Capitol Attack
One hundred forty-seven Republicans in Congress voted to try to keep President Donald Trump in power based on what many knew were lies about the election.
Joe Biden Has — Once Again — Officially Won The Election
More than 100 Republicans tried, and failed, to overturn President Donald Trump’s election loss.
Republicans Are Still Trying To Overturn Trump’s Election Loss Even After His Supporters Took Over The Capitol
A majority of House Republicans along with six senators voted, futilely, to try to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Arizona.
Trump Forecast The Capitol Attack In A Warning To The Supreme Court In December
Trump and his allies have used the courts over the past two months to push voter fraud conspiracy theories that fueled Wednesday’s assault on the Capitol.
Republicans Seemed Shocked By The Capitol Assault Despite Egging On Trump Supporters For Weeks
After spending weeks campaigning to overturn election results, Republicans are now saying they're shocked by the violence at the Capitol.
Democrats Are Saying Trump Should Be Impeached Again For Encouraging Supporters To Storm The Capitol
“He called folks to D.C. and gave them marching orders. He needs to be impeached and removed immediately," Rep. Rashida Tlaib said.
The Chaos Of Donald Trump Finally Has Top Republicans Turning Their Backs
"POTUS fucked the party," a top adviser to Trump’s reelection campaign said Wednesday.
Here Are All The Republicans Who Voted To Object To The Election Results
Sixty-seven Republican members of Congress objected to President-elect Joe Biden's win in Arizona before protesters stormed the Capitol.
Mitch McConnell Will Lose Control Of The Senate As Democrats Have Swept The Georgia Runoffs
Democrats will control both chambers of Congress plus the White House, giving President-elect Joe Biden the chance to enact his agenda.
11 More Senate Republicans Say They Will Vote Against Certifying Joe Biden's Electoral College Win
While their opposition will not change the election results, it will drag out the certification vote and likely further deepen partisan divisions.
Pelosi Is Daring Republicans To Pass $2,000 Direct Checks After Trump Called For Them
Pelosi offered to more than triple the size of stimulus checks Wednesday, but Republicans would have to agree to go along with it.
Republicans Are Facing Very Real Legal Consequences From Trump’s Voter Fraud Lies
A new lawsuit accuses Trump and the Republican National Committee of conspiring to violate the rights of Black voters.
Mitch McConnell Is Trying To Block Mandatory Paid Sick Leave For Workers Who Get COVID
Congress already granted big businesses an exemption from having to offer paid sick leave to workers. Now the program could expire altogether at the end of the year.
Listen: You Won’t Believe What Some Republicans Say To Avoid Admitting Biden Won
“You’ve seen this very awkward tightrope walk. They won’t say that Trump lost, but they also won’t say that Biden lost.”
UNSPEAKABLE BRAVERY: These Senate Republicans Declared Joe Biden May Have Possibly, Technically Won The Election
"I don't know how politician refers to another politician."
Pro-Trump Republicans Are Holding Fake Electoral College Votes While The Real Electoral College Meets To Formalize Biden's Win
For Trump’s die-hard supporters, every new event locking in Joe Biden’s victory is all a part of Trump’s secret plan to win the election.
Trump’s Legal Arguments Are Getting More Delusional. Support From Republicans Just Keeps Growing.
Despite his increasingly aggressive rhetoric and increasingly absurd legal filings, Republicans are standing by their man.
A Vaccine Critic Told Congress To Focus On Toilets Instead Of Masks To Stop COVID
Sen. Ron Johnson said he was trying to be open-minded in inviting witnesses who promoted misinformation about the COVID pandemic.
Republican Senators Say It’s Not Their Job To Actually Tell People That Biden Won The Election
Republicans are waiting on Trump voters to come around to the reality that Biden will be president. But to some, half the country rejecting election results may just be a new normal.
Trump And Republicans Had A Very Bad 72 Hours In Court Trying To Challenge The Election Results
Trump’s legal strategy so far has failed to undermine, or even delay, President-elect Joe Biden’s win.
This Mexican American Woman Went From Democrat To Republican — Because She Opposed Abortion
Latino Republicans played an instrumental role in this election, helping to shift Texas’s Rio Grande Valley toward Trump.
A Judge Found Republicans' Claims Of Vote Fraud In Detroit "Incorrect And Not Credible"
A judge denied a Republican request to stop Michigan from certifying the final results pending an audit of votes in Wayne County.
Democratic Senate Candidates Outraised Republicans Across The Country. Then Republicans Won.
Democrats officially lost another Senate race on Tuesday in North Carolina, leaving their path to controlling the Senate incredibly slim despite a huge financial advantage.
Here’s How The Republicans Are Undermining Biden's Election Win
Prominent Republicans are rallying behind Donald Trump’s baseless refusal to accept defeat and are doing everything in their power to cast doubt on the validity of the presidential election.
Republican Martha McSally Has Lost An Arizona Senate Seat For The Second Time In Two Years
Astronaut Mark Kelly came out on top, gaining Democrats a Senate seat.
Republicans In Michigan Tried To Storm A Detroit Ballot Counting Room To Challenge The Process
Prompted by misinformation about hidden and fake ballots, Michigan residents sent callouts on Facebook for help to challenge the vote counting process.
Sen. Susan Collins Has Won Reelection, Defeating Democrat Sara Gideon In Maine
Collins, the sole Republican to vote against Trump’s recent SCOTUS nominee, is headed back to Washington.
A 25-Year-Old Republican Won In North Carolina. He’ll Soon Be The Youngest Member Of Congress.
The race to fill the seat of Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows drew national attention after the surprise Republican primary win by Madison Cawthorn in June. In recent months, he has had to deny he is racist.
These Teachers Are Struggling To Pull Their Students Out Of A QAnon Rabbit Hole
Conspiracy theories and collective delusions are often thought to be the purview of baby boomers on Facebook, but it’s clear that their children are also picking it up — and it’s their teachers who have to deal with it.
The Supreme Court Gave Republicans A Win In Wisconsin, Ruling That Ballots That Arrive After Election Day Won’t Count
The court voted 5–3 to leave in place Wisconsin’s Election Day deadline for absentee ballots to come in. Democrats argued that would disenfranchise potentially tens of thousands of voters.
Republicans Have Succeeded In Putting Amy Coney Barrett On The Supreme Court
Barrett deepens the court’s conservative wing to 6–3. She was sworn in Monday night at the White House.
Don't Assume That Lots Of Early Voting Means Joe Biden Is A Lock
Democrats have shown strong enthusiasm in early voting, coming out in the millions, but Republicans can still catch up.
